Aromatherapy for Milder Headaches
Aromatherapy can be beneficial for milder headaches and potentially could eliminate a need for an oral medication.
Supplies: Ice and Peppermint/Lavender aromatherapy. This can be found at Whole Foods in the Herbal section or any other supplies either in stores or online.
Instructions: Perform these next 3 steps together for optimal results
1) Relax, lie down in a dark quiet room and breathe deeply
2) Put ice on the head (where it hurts)
3) Sniff the peppermint/lavender aromatherapy for 3 minutes intermittently
Results: Patients have reported that this alone has helped alleviate or improve their milder headache without the need for an oral medication.