Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs Used for Headaches

Headaches can be caused by muscular and nervous tension, digestive disorders, blood pressure changes, low blood sugar, withdrawal from stimulants, eye strain, sinuses, food allergies, weather changes or posture problems.

Juicing helps give some people relief. In almost every instance, rest is needed. So, try some juice and take it easy!

Fruits and vegetables to juice:

Apples, Bananas, Broccoli, Leafy Greens and Watercress

Herbs:

Cayenne, Evening Primrose Oil, German Chamomile, Lavender, Lemon Balm, *Rosemary*, Skullcap (nerve related headache), Thyme, Valerian (nerve or stress realted headache), Vervain

Note: Meadowsweet and Willow herbal tinctures are natural asprins that you may want to have on hand for temporarily relieving pain from headaches.

A good recipe

• 3 sprigs of parsley
• 1 handful of spinach leaves
• 1 handful of watercress
• 1 apple

Process through juicer, wisk together and drink!

or

An apple-carrot juice always works well when mixed with a few sprigs of fresh juiced rosemary. You can stick the whole sprig into the juice after you've juiced your fruits and veggies. But be careful- rosemary is strong. This is a common remedy used to alleviate head pain!

For more info, see also Migraines

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