Headache Remedies: Top 11 Tips for Headache Relief 

I'm so glad these two gentlemen are presenting this information to everyone; I had to discover through trial and error. My major go to was always to drink water, wait a few minutes and drink more water. My headache or migraine would dissolve within 30 to 45 minutes

For those with headache video starts at 3:30.

Hi! Helene here from Stockholm, Sweden. I love essential oils. Mix coconut oil with tea tree, lavender and bergamot. Used for pain and healing small soars. I don't have any headaches but use peppermint essential oils to get a feeling of refreshed.

I have been using lavender essential oil instead of deodorant. It works amazingly well. Doesn't stop the perspiration but it does stop the body odor associated with sweating for me. And I smell good.

I use water as a medicine. Going to the beach is a very healthy. Sleeping well is a good medicine too.

I find that some essential oils are triggers for migraines for me. I am sensitive to smells, my very first migraine was triggered by perfume. Over time I've discovered that there are number of natural aromas that can be triggers for me, some have developed over time. Lavender is now a problem to me, and I've triggered a migraine with eucalyptus oil as well. It would be good to warn people that this can be a problem for some people, otherwise those people may actually make their migraines worse by using essential oils. Magnesium has helped me, and I've recently started butterbur. For my tightness in the neck, making a point to consciously relax often has helped, so has rubbing magnesium oil directly on the neck area, along with massage. Thanks for the presentation. I agree with a lot of what you said and am working on trying different things at present since I've had a rather dramatic increase in migraines recently.

Thank you, I will get magnesium as soon as the shops open.

Thank you for your good remedies I have been suffering from headache for about 4 years

Water Treatment---for many years I've done this and recommended this treatment but I put a pinch of salt on back of tongue with the first 8 ounces of water. (Sea salt best)

Thank you so much for posting the videos here. It is so much easier to watch than on Facebook. Facebook videos are difficult to pause. So much better on here. Thanks the daily videos that are really helping with my health. Please keep them coming.

Thanks so much, headaches have been a problem since childhood. Ibuprofen has given me relief, but prefer trying your ideas.

Hi, love your vids. I, too, suffered from 12 to 40 years with migraines. Lots of vomiting, light and sound sensitivity. I removed most processed food from our family diet and kept a diary. My headaches disappeared. My diary revealed that 80% of the time when I ate out, I had a migraine about 48 hours after. I mention this to my doctor but she said a 2 day delay was impossible. Is it possible? I am just happy they are still mostly gone after 10 years and I know that they are caused by food for me.

I have suffered from cluster headaches and tension headaches and migraine headaches. And my tension headaches start from when I wake up in the morning. I have had them for sometime now. I have been to my doctors but they couldn't help. The pain is really horrible and I have to sleep all day. And I end up having a seizure as I have epilepsy.

Peppermint oil is my first level "go to" for migraines or cluster headaches. The peppermint oil immediately takes the pain down by 30%. I wipe a drop under my nose and breathe deeply and it is amazing the quick relief. Wiping peppermint oil on the back of my neck also relaxes the muscles and helps calm down the headache too. I have not been successful putting it on my temples because it always gets in my eyes and that is not pleasant.

Speaking of additives, I used to always get a headache when we ate hot dogs when I was little. My mom said I was crazy, but they finally took out the red dye! Also, I got a headache after eating Chinese food a few years ago before I started my recovery diet, and I figured out they most likely added MSG.

Thank you so much for this. I had a migraine today, recovering at home. I've reduced frequency by taking magnesim, B2, and feverfew daily. But they still hit me like a train sometimes so I need all your tips!

Jordan Rubin-I know you are right! I use to have chest pains-angina-many times and the blood tests indicated low sodium. After IV fluids, I felt much better!

I use peppermint essential oil for headache along with lavender, it works very good.

Trinidad an Tobago love your videos very helpful

Hi Dr. Axe. I use essential oils quite often to help me manage my headaches. I usually use peppermint oil and lavender or a headache blend. Peppermint oil helps for most mild headaches. I have noticed that sometimes depending on the type of headache that the oils can aggravate the headache. I get migraines and other episodic headaches similar to cluster headaches.

Instant remedy - fresh lemon mashed with fresh ginger in a cup of hot water.

Clove oil dabbed on tooth can take tooth pain away. For head ack coriander oil helps cool the head. I also used tiger balm on my head when I had cluster headaches

I have cervicogenic headaches I have cervical spondylitis. My garden has many herbs. (with an 'h') amongst them is a massive feverfew plant. When I feel a headache starting I pull off a couple of leaves and chew them. The headache goes in no time... Wonderful stuff... Good for lots of other pain relief too, Arthritis is a very important one...

Peppermint is a lifesaver and a life changer. On the scalp the temples the neck front and back shoulders it’s amazing for migraines but don’t forget your cotton balls to put in your ear after massaging peppermint oil all over it helps.

garlic,refined sugar,fried food and if I gain weight . my remedy is Double espresso no sugar and let the shower run on my head.

Dr. Axe your the best... I have directed so many people to your Website... you are the "real" deal. Thanks Josh..

I literally mixed lavender and peppermint together today for my headache

Peppermint is my go to for a headache/migraine. Thanks for this video Dr Axe.

It was odd to hear you mention jaw misalignment! That happened to me 40 years ago! I had cancer, a hysterectomy and then headaches so bad I threw up!! My Mother-in-law talked me into seeing a Chiropractor! Best thing I ever did!! On x-ray he found that when I opened my mouth, my jaws dislocated!! After surgery, all these years later, I rarely have a headache!! If you have a problem, no matter what it might be, see a CHIROPRACTOR!!!

Thank you!! I push fluids on everyone, water, water, water. stop caffeine.

Just drank some Pellegrino water and headache has gone. I was laying down wanting to throw up before! Thx for the tip!

Grounding---Laying down outside on the grass for about 15-30 does wonder. It took my headache away.

Hey Guys We are listening to you in Johannesburg South Africa. Thanks for the awesome advice!

I always have headache every other day. And am watching ur video now.

GREAT info. Can you please advise where to buy essential oils?

I love your videos! I've used epsom salt with clary sage and frankinsce in the bath and it helped reduce menstrual cramps that were 7 , from scale 1-10

Don't forget about physical therapy!! We can do alllll kinds of natural remedies such as; soft tissue mobilizations, joint mobilizations, ergonomic assessments/ posture education, active release treatments, assess muscles around the skull that could be tight - suboccipitals, Sternocleidomastoid, upper trap, levator, paraspinals, also, TMJ muscles (buccinator and etc), functional movement, ROM deficits at joint or limited by musculature, movement compensations. There is soooo much more to PT that people even realize. It's way more than exercises- it's more of a neurophysiological approach to functional movement. Neurodevelopmental sequence is just an example!!

I use magnesium capsules every night, but I really have a bad headache on the side of my temple left side. It comes and goes every so often.

I have Celiac Disease so am 100% gluten free. It's helped my migraines greatly. What foods can help my fibromyalgia...are there oils for it? I also have lichen planus. Thanks so much. Blessings....Beverly

Thanks for these tips , wish i knew what the cause of my chronic tension headaches are ?

I get awful headaches after running or abdominal exercises. It’s been terrible to live in fear every day if I’m going to get a headache or not. Deep breaths help it to subside. I will try to drink 3, 8 ounce bottles of water prior to exercise to see if this helps. The headaches last all day until the evening. I think water may be one of the culprits.

Please Dr.Josh you should tell us about this Acne vs Dairy problem.You always gives other's people's answers specially for girls.You should also give solution to another person's problem,after all we are also your subscribers?

I am so late on this. I suffer from migraines, sinus headaches, and tension headaches. I get really bad tension in my neck 😬 I love essential oils but I can’t get peppermint and lavender to work for me when it comes to headaches. I have found that copaiba and frankincense helps a little. I love taking epsom salt baths. That does help me a little bit.

Love your video guys. so much great info!!! So glad you are here and doing what you do:)

Which form of magnesium? Citrate etc?

Coconut Water is great for hydration

That explains a lot. I have headaches constantly! I started aligning my ears over my shoulder like Dr. Axe suggested; its a bit awkward but I have less neck stress. I'm a person who has many different types of pain at almost all times. I have Sciatic nerve pain and use Peppermint oil before doing yoga to help relax my body so there is less pain during the stretching. I sit at a desk attending to customers literally 16 hours a day and now I will get up and walk around whenever the opportunity arises. I've tried using Lavender at night to help me sleep, it hasn't been working really due to my back pain, or shoulder pains because I'm trying to sleep on my sides but I just end up hurting my shoulders; or my period. So I would like to know what I could do to help this problem; do I use Lavender with another oil?

Loved peppermint for my headaches. Haven't been using it lately since I'm nursing my son.

Yes, I always used essential oil it work wonders, for me I have migraine few times a month. Thanks my sister always share your information.

I'm really enjoying your Videos! Great team work helping people to get healthier! 👍

vacuum cupping also helps to relax muscles around the neck and back!

Thank you for info guys! I appreciate your info

I use the same essential oils and Eucalyptus oils as well to breath

Gentleman,I have the most migraines in the World.When You have it,You feel sick,so u can not drink.Especially water makes me feel sick.But to avoid headacke recently I use a lot,i mean a lot of Magnesium and guess what:it helps!magnesium every 4-6 hours is sopercool!:-)Please tell to people!

Thanks for all. You do.

Thank you both I love you both & thanks again for the help, watching from Phoenix, Az!!!

I love Your program .i have been struggling. With my health a long time, especially. My back and stomach.

Natural way actually works

I suffer from hormonal migraines monthly. Does anyone have any tips that can help? I can not take BC pills any more because apparently when you're middle aged you're at a higher risk for blood clots while on them. It was the only thing that helped for a while.

Is there such thing as carb intolerant. I believe I may be Thanks for sharing

thanks for your help going to try , have front headaches

Is Butterbur taken daily to prevent migraines or taken once you have the migraine? Thanks!

I also take way to many goody powders ughh I cannot drink any type of water,, it literally kills my gallbladder 😥. I try Gatorade and I do like it. I really do think dehydration is my big problem.

Would these methods work for severe pounding headaches right around my menstruation every month?

Thank you

White willow and bergamot works too

DR josh can you tell us about people who've been surviving for acne problem can not eat and drink bad bacteria food and milk or dairy products,so what we should drink or eat in order to fill body daily need which is provides by dairy or dairy products.?

Im having HORRID HEADACHES/MIGRAINE TYPES! I know mine are triggered by the lack of sleep I am receiving because I work 2 jobs😑 Also My diet...ive been eating more processed foods cause of my new work schedule...Im VEGAN and have a super clean diet normally...however, since the 2 jobs plus lack of sleep (5 hrs a night 6 days a week) I have most definitely triggered my migraine headaches! I also suffer sinuses that adds to the inflammation. I feel great after well rested sleep..but head aches get worse through the day/debilitating bad😞

The difference between fast bone broth and slow bone broth has to do with amino acids that affect transmitters relevant to PANDAS, and some CNS issues too.

I from Erie Pennsylvania. I woke up with a sinus headaches and my neck hurts. I have a cyst in my sinuses is there a national remedy for this.

Thank you doctor🪴☘️🐰🥗🥰🥕

I really needed this information for my migraines. I have had them for many years now. Due to fibromyalgia, i have them more often. Do you have any remedies for Fibromyalgia?

What about using the Peppermint Extract from the grocery store? 😟 I don’t want to put essential oils on my skin.

If someone is having a headache and looks up a video to try to relieve a headache they don't need a long lecture of you getting to the very point just for your information have a great day

Watching from the Philippines 💕

Oh I have a headache every single day. I use a tube of muscle rub A DAY on my forehead and neck. I have FIBRO. I'm so interested in the magnesium spray or oil. I hope I can find this.

Magnesium, peppermint and lavender oil, Feverfew, Butterbur, B-Complex, Bone Broth, stay hydrated, detox bath, stretching and moving, cayenne muscle rub.

THANKS FOR INFO...SHARING!!

For migraine you can use an ice pack on the neck, back of the head, forehead/temples. Also throwing up helps.

I need help with this, Easter Sunday I had to go in ambulance to emergency due to severe sinus infection. can I also take a ginger tea from the actual seasoning?

Thanks for the video, like and sharing this!

yes lavender and peppermint are good for you.

Thank you! What do you recommend for diabetics that get headaches?

I love you!!! so thankful 💖

I truly learn from ur videos

Celery Juice is also very good for headache 🇬🇧

Thank you for making the headache show! nancee from Singapore

butterbur worked for my migraines but it also made my liver very toxic and I started having liver failure..

17 years of heat and exercise induced headaches .

Shalom Dr. Axe, I have hormonal migraines. They are so debilitating... I have been recording them for a couple years. I take magnesium, I use essential oils. I take a bath with Epsom salt and lavender. I drink lots of water. I use peppermint oil and use other essential oils to try and help. But I still get migraines during my menstrual cycle. I am in my mid 40's Please, tell me what I can do for a hormonal migraine naturally. Thank you! Blessings

I used the digest roll on from simply earth and I’m using the lavender epsom salt bath. I just drank a cup of water. Since I’ve been in the bath I feel more dehydrated. I’ll be drinking more and taking a b-complex when I get out.

celery Juice is also very good for headache 🇬🇧

Wonderful and helpful recipes!! Thank you for incredible channel! A mustard compress (from dry powder)on the back of the neck helps perfect as well and a cup of warm mint tea.

Hello Dr's, I have chronic migraines and actually rejoice in the a day that I don't have a headache /migraine. I am so done with scripts!!! I have lost my job bc of them. I've never heard of butterbur. I will try this along with the bone broth. everything else I'm doing. Is there anything else???? PLEASE HELP? MADDY

I've been having a headache I went to chiropractor and then I stop going now I have headache again what should I do it also makes me dizzy when I get it

I am watching from Binghamton NY.

Hi i'm watching from Saudi Arabia

I have used peppermint for headaches

i LOVED the oil i used it works so great!!!!1😍

Actually kombucha works for me