I have suffered from headaches on a weekly basis for as long as I can remember. They have ranged from a mild throbbing in my temples to a full blown migraine making me nauseous(or worse), where my fingers start to tingle and my arms go numb, my vision getting fuzzy like the static on an old tv. I've been to the doctor, pills, shots, cat scans, acupuncture, diet, but nothing seemed to help. Welcome doTERRA essential oils!
There are several essential oil combinations out there for headaches so I am going to share the ones that have worked best for me!
When I start feeling a headache come on and I know it's not going to be a bad one, I'll pull out my 
peppermint and use a drop on each temple along m hairline (I made the mistake of getting too close to m eyes the first time and OUCH!!!), massaging gently for about 60 seconds. A lot of people recommended the PastTense at the base of my skull for headaches but I have found that Deep Blue works better for me, it relieves my headache more quickly and tends to keep it gone for longer than the past tense. (Don't get me wrong, PastTense works really well for most people, just didn't seem to cut the mustard for me)So peppermint on my temples and deep blue on my neck at the base of my skull and I typically remain headache free!
Now if I wake up with a headache, preventative care is out the window! I've tried the peppermint and deep blue but neither seemed to dull the ache so I did some digging. After reading through a ton of testimonials, a few from friends even, I tried a few other things and have found them to really help me! I start with a small bowl and approximately 2 cups for freezing cold water. I add 2-3 drops of the peppermint oil to it then soak it all up into a facecloth which I then alternate applying to my forehead and the back of my neck. This helps so much!!
A drop of Frankincense on my finger then applied directly to the roof of my mouth and within minutes, my headache has slowed to a dull throb and after about 15 minutes it's completely gone!
I had a REALLY bad migraine and a friend let me try a drop of their Helichrysum on the roof of my mouth and the migraine was gone almost instantly. Now the headache did return a little bit later on, but it was not as severe and I've read that a few more applications of the Helichrysum that day and the headache would have stayed away for good! Incredible right? If I hadn't experienced it myself, I would have believed it myself! Helichrysum is a more expensive oil so thank goodness for the Loyalty Rewards Program! I am expecting my own bottle of Helichrysum in the mail tomorrow and all I had to pay for was the shipping and small redemption fee and I cannot wait to try it out to completely conquer the migraine! Click here to learn about the Loyalty Rewards Program (LRP).Now I know that some of these little tricks and tips don't always work for everyone so here are some other headache remedies:
-Dab a small drop of lavender, eucalyptus, or peppermint oil on each temple. (remember to apply as far away from your eye as possible...lesson learned!!)
-Raising the temperature of the hands 15°F by soaking them in warm water with a drop of lavender and ginger oils seems to short-circuit a vascular headache such as a migraine by regulating circulation.
- In a roller bottle
2 drops Marjoram
2 drops Geranium
2 drops Helichrysum
2 drops Peppermint
2 drops PastTense
2 drops Frankincense
1 drop Lavender
Top with fractionated coconut oil and apply to back of the neck, forehead, temples, jaw/cheek in front of each ear.
For nausea caused by headaches: 2 drops of Ginger to 1tblsp of sea salt then dissolve in 1 quart of cool water. Soak up the liquid in a facecloth and use as a cold compress.
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