Headache, Massage & Essential Oils

What type of headache do you have? Common causes for headache include sinusitis, eye strain, dehydration, hormone imbalances, stress and tension.

According to a 2002 article in American Journal of Public Health, massage targeting the neck and shoulder muscles reduced headache frequency and duration.

Placebo controlled double blind crossover studies at the Christian-Albrechts University in Kiel, German, found that essential oils were just as effective in blocking pain from tension headaches as acetominophen, which is the main ingredient in Tylenol.

Combining essential oils with massage, has the possibility to alleviate headaches and bring relief from chronic tension.

Inherent in the chemistry of essential oils is the ability to calm the nervous system, reduce inflammation in the tissues and relieve pain.

Essential oils can be very effective at relieving pressure in the sinuses, by reducing inflammation in the tissues which allows excess fluids to drain.

Whether you incorporate head massage into your full body session, recieve an Indian Head massage or Vitaflex for the head, the combination of essential oils and massage techniques may be just the thing to diminish your headache.

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