When winter sets in, the cold and humidity weaken the body and promote flu-like states and fatigue. Headaches and migraines are then frequent and come to impact our daily life. A brief overview of medicated but also natural solutions to deal with these little winter hassles.
Drug solutions
Drug solutions are now known. These are analgesic drugs such as paracetamol (Doliprane, Dafalgan or Efferalgan), or even aspirin or ibuprofen (nurofenflash). Before taking these medications, consult your pharmacist and respect the dosage and contraindications detailed in the medication leaflet. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. Be careful also, certain drugs such as ibuprofen should not be used in pregnant women or in the event of infection with Covid 19.
If these drug treatments are often effective, there are also tips and natural solutions against headaches.
Small tips that are often effective
Did you know ? Poor hydration promotes the onset of headaches and other headaches. In winter, we can lose sight of the need to drink regularly, especially after physical exertion. Headaches can then be a signal from our body to warn us of its dehydration. When this happens, take a large glass of water and rest. Do not forget, it is recommended to consume an average of 1.5 liters of water per day.
Other tips against headaches, the use ofan ice pack or a towel wrapped around ice cubes. Certain types of headaches can indeed be alleviated thanks to the vasoconstrictor and analgesic effects of the cold, which thus makes it possible to reduce blood flow and therefore pain.
How about essential oils?
Some essential oils can be a natural alternative against the small ailments of everyday life. Against mild to moderate migraines, oils of peppermint and of lavender often prove effective. Their application in massage (two or three drops are enough) come to participate in reducing the tensions of the body in case of tiredness and stress. Please note that these oils are not recommended for pregnant women and children under 12 years old.