Last updated on March 13, 2014 at 13:51 EDT  Nature’s Essence
September 26, 2008  By Purvi Malhotra   It can leave you
clutching your head in pain, looking for relief from any pocket.
But instead of popping pills, try soothing away a headache
through alternative treatments.  1. Ayurveda: Treatments like
Shirodhara, which is a consistent flow of warm aromatic oils on
the forehead, followed by a neck and shoulder massage helps cure
lifestyle problems like headaches or migraines. It works as a
sedative, providing relief from nervous fatigue and
irritability.  2. Yoga: Try the trikona asana, which is the
triangle pose that involves stretching the torso and rib cage.
The spine twist, where you twist and compress the belly, can
also work wonders.  3. Naturopathy: Go herbal with feverfew
(Tanacetum parthenium), a member of the sunflower family. It can
lessen the frequency of attacks. Dim the lights, put your feet
in hot water and place a towel soaked in cold water and eau de
cologne on the back of your head. This d