Headache Relief using Essential Oils

Headache Relief using Essential Oils; A recipe of essential oils that will reduce or completely eliminate your headache or migraine.

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Hi Beauties!

I decided to start a new series on essential oils.

I have been using essential oils for years and wanted to share my love for them here on the blog.

My Love for Essential Oils Back Story

When I was younger, I suffered really bad with my asthma. I still have asthma to this day but it is definitely more controlled (thanks to lifestyle and dietary changes). Back in the day I used a steroid inhaler every time I was struggling to breathe. It would get worse during season changes, especially fall and spring.

When I was about 12 my mom started using essential oils for everything, including treating my asthma. She had read somewhere about the negative effects of using steroid inhalers too often and decided to trial alternative medicine. She used an assortment of essential oils and put a few drops onto a Kleenex. She would put that Kleenex in a zip lock bag and sent me to school with it. She told me to breathe into the Kleenex when ever my asthma was starting to act up.

To my surprise it worked! I would breathe into this Kleenex and it would reduce my asthma attack or stop it completely.

Looking back on this now, I completely believe in the power of essential oils. Which is why I want to start this series on my blog!

I plan to post different recipes of essential oils to help with health problems.

From tea tree and lavender to eucalyptus and peppermint, essential oils have been praised for their ability to lift moods, treat common health issues and even enhance ones appearance. So I want to show you how you can incorporate essential oils into your life to improve your day to day issues!

What are Essential Oils?

An essential oil is an extraction from flowers, leaves, roots, bark, fruit seeds etc. The liquid oil produced from the extraction is a very potent and highly concentrated form of oil, with the aromas from the plant extracted from. The oil is 100 percent pure and natural which contains all the therapeutic, and energetic properties of the plant.

It is extremely important to buy high quality natural essential oils to ensure you are getting the most pure form of the oil. The oil shouldn’t be oily, which is why you also must ensure they are kept in an air tight bottle when your done using them because the oil will evaporate!

New to essential oils? Here is a perfect essential oils starter kit to get you started. Contains all the basics you need for every health need!

Essential Oil Safety Tips

Do not use with babies and children under the age of seven
If you are pregnant or breast feeding, do not use essential oils without consulting with a health care professional first
If you suffer from epileptic seizures, ensure you are safe to use the oil prior to use.
Essential oils must be stored in dark airtight glass bottles. If they are exposed to light, oxygen and heat, the properties will change which make cause them to be an irritant to the skin.
Do not use hyssop oil if you have high blood pressure
Dilute essential oils in a carrier (such a a base cream) before applying to skin, if you have sensitive skin, as it may cause burning or a tingling sensation. If you experience this, immediately wipe off. Lavender and tea tree oil are generally safe to use directly on skin.
Do not use essential oils around the eyes, or near orifices.
If you have allergies or asthma, use essential oils with caution and as directed.
Do not ingest these essential oils
Keep essential oils out of reach of children, they can be poisonous if swallowed.

Headache Relief Using Essential Oils

So to start off this series, I wanted to show the essential oil recipe I use to treat headaches. This recipe is great for whenever a headache hits! Whether that be after working on your computer for too many hours, or after a few too many glasses of wine the night before.

Before grabbing that bottle of Advil or Aspirin, opt to try this mixture first!

One common reason for headaches is hormones. Our bodies hormones fluctuate everyday, and when estrogen levels drop, this can be the beginning of a headache or migraine. There are so many different reasons for this drop in hormone levels whether it be menstruation, pregnancy, genetics, or menopause.

Other factors that can bring on a headache can also include dehydration, skipping a meal, sleep issues (too little or too much), allergies, weather changes, food sensitivities, or intense light/sound.

Keep track of what triggers your headaches. Sometimes it is super helpful to keep a list on your phone or maintain a journal. This will help you identify what is causing your headaches which will help in the treatment of your headaches.

But sometimes you just need immediate relief.

Peppermint and lavender are the most effective essential oils in treating head aches. Both contain analgesic properties (pain numbing). And offer a calming support that is definitely needed too when that head ache strikes!

Lavender is known for anti-inflammatory, analgesic, soothing and nurturing properties. Peppermint is known for analgesic, antispasmodic and anti-anti-inflammatory properties. All in which are beneficial for headache relief.

Headache Relief Essential Oil Recipe

3 drops of lavender
1 drop of peppermint
2 drops of grape seed oil

Combine these essential oils into a small glass bowl.
Dip your finger into the mixture and massage it around your temples, the back of your neck and all around your hairline.

There you have it.

A simple and easy alternative to treating your headaches!

I hope you found this post informative and useful! Don't forget to pick up your essential oil starter kit to start making your life better now 🙂

Please note: I am not a trained professional or specialist when it comes to essential oils/alternative medicine. I have a passion for health and have done years of research as well as trial and error.

Until next time!