i have had headaches ever since childhood. they vary from migraine type headaches to slight tension headaches. they run the gambit. foods vary as triggers, climate varies as triggers, and then my cycle will vary as a trigger. and boy, is it fun ;)
one thing i always make sure to carry with me, is a soothing oil. i make my own, and i wanted to share with you what i do.
now, as a disclaimer, i do not advertise a specific brand of essential oil. i use what works for my budget. i do not ingest them, so they do not have to be food grade (for me).
if you have a specific brand you like, use that one. most companies will have their own little headache relief recipe; mine i came up with while experimenting with scents and what works for me. there is an abundance of research out there for headache relief essential oils, and play with what you like.
and as always, PERSISTENT HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT.
as a carrier oil, i use vitamin e - i chose this one for the lack of smell, as well as its gentleness on the skin. almond oil, jojoba oil and coconut oil are great carrier oils
i bought the roller bottles on amazon.
fill the bottle about 3/4 with your carrier oil. a pipette makes the transfer clean, or depending on your carrier oil bottle, you can gently pour it into the bottle.
add 15 drops of your peppermint essential oil
add 2 drops of lavender
add 5 drop of spearmint
this combination leaves a sweeter aroma, and the lavender is not to overpowering, which i prefer. i love the sweet scent of spearmint, and it lifts the my spirit.
PEPPERMINT | actions: antidepressant, antihistamine, antispasmodic, bactericidal, hypertensive, sedative // aromatherapy uses: skin care, respiratory system, digestive system, reproductive system, nervous system // key qualities: soothing, calming, uplifting, regulating, sedating, appeasing, comforting, strengthening, revitalizing, protecting
LAVENDER | actions: antispasmodic, astringent, sedative, stimulant // aromatherapy uses: skin care, circulation, muscle & joints, respiratory system, genitourinary system, nervous system, insect repellant // key qualities: restorative, uplifting, warming
SPEARMINT | actions: stimulant, sedative// aromatherapy uses: skin care, nervous system, digestive system, respiratory system, //key qualities: uplifting, revitalizing, mental alertness