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6 Natural Remedies to Relieve Headaches

Thursday, July 22, 2010 8:03 AM

By Sylvia Booth Hubbard

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3. Peppermint

One study found that peppermint oil applied to the temples, jaw, and back of neck relieves headaches. Mix peppermint essential oil with equal parts of olive oil. In addition, breathing in the soothing aroma of peppermint tea can ease symptoms, especially if your headache is caused by sinus pressure. A placebo-controlled study published in February found that migraine patients who used oil of peppermint and menthol applied topically had less pain or were pain free more often than those who were given a placebo.

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