The Top 5 Best Homeopathic Remedies for Headaches

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So, you have a headache.

Whereas the usual mindset when you have a headache is a mere one size all–

In homeopathy, let’s just say things get quite a bit more specific.

Is it a congested headache?

A throbbing headache?

Does it feel something is piercing your head?

Is it on the left side? The right?

Is it worse in the sun? From artificial light?

Etcetera, etcetera, etcetera.

In homeopathy, literally all of those things (and a whole lot more) could be used to fine tune the quality of the headache, and there is a whole massive range of very specific remedies that could best fit and alleviate it.

Here are a few of the top remedies that relate to headaches.

1. Nat Mur

Oh, Nat Mur. A very big remedy for terrible headaches, including blinding migraines. This remedy features a constitution that is prone to dryness, so it is no surprise really that this the type of headache that is actually worse from, or even caused by, the sun. Light as a whole can be quite irritating, and lying down in the dark can help to relieve it. It is usually known as beginning with a tingling sensation on the face or lips. It typically feels like a very intense throbbing, or what has been stated as being like if “a thousand little hammers were knocking on the brain”. This headache can also be caused by eye strain, and be worse with puberty and the menstrual cycle as a whole.

2. Belladonna

A remedy for very severe and painful headaches, that come on very suddenly, and also end just as suddenly. Belladonna is typically denoted by a feeling of intense pulsating throbbing pain. As with all things Belladonna, there can be an intense sensitivity to light, and anything that engages the five senses. During the duration of this the face may feel hot with dilated pupils. This type may feel relief from sitting up or standing.

3. Glonoinum

Glonoinum features a congestive headache that can start with a wave of heat, and just feel like the whole head is pulsating and pounding between the temples. With this type of headache holding the head may help it to feel better, and heat makes it feel worse.

4. Nux Vom

For any type of headache that is induced from alcohol, sugar, or other stimulants. There may also be nausea or other gut issues. Noises and the early morning as a whole often make it worse. Basically, like a hangover headache.

5. Kali Phos

For tension headaches resulting from being overworked, burned out, exhaustion, or other forms of stress.

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SO HOW DO I TAKE THESE?

It is typically suggested to take 3-4 pellets of the 30c potency, or for Nat Mur/Kali Phos the cell salt forms (see post: Homeopathic Potencies Explained) at a time. If you experience improvement, then only repeat when the improvement wears off (see post: When to Take a Dose in Homeopathy).

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