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Why Does Ginger Help Eliminate Tension Headaches?

Tension headaches are the most common type of headache that people experience. According to the Mayo Clinic, no one really knows the exact causes of these types of headaches. Many people report that they feel constricting, as though there is a rubber band around their head. Others report the feeling of muscle spasms. It is thought that ginger may help to eliminate tension headaches.

  1. Relaxing the Blood Vessels

    • According to mothernature.com, ginger can help eliminate tension headaches by relaxing the blood vessels in the head and diminishing swelling in the brain and it also activates natural opiates in the brain that relieve pain.

    As an Anti-inflammatory

    • According to hurthead.com, ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that are effective in easing headache pain.

    Detox

    • Ginger naturally helps to remove toxins from the blood. You can either take it internally or draw a bath and add a few teabags of ginger tea or grated ginger root. The cleansing of your system might help you eliminate your tension headache.

    The Gut-Brain Connection

    • There is thought to be a connection between the digestive tract and the brain. Digestive troubles could lead to headache pain. Ginger has been used for centuries to relieve multiple forms of digestive troubles, so it could help your stomach and your head at the same time.

    How to Take it

    • Ginger can be taken as a supplement, tea, essential oil or crystallized. Follow all package directions if you choose to use it.

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