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I am a person that hates to take anything that is over the counter. The Farmers Almanac provides some information on natural remedies for head congestion and colds.

• Apply ice pack to neck and upper back for tension headaches caused by stress, worry, depression, anger or food allergies.

• Make a cold herbal compress by wetting a cloth in ice-cold water or placing a damp cloth in the freezer for ten minutes. Add two drops of peppermint oil to the cloth and apply it to the painful area for 15 minutes.

• Apply a hot water bottle, hot towel or heating pad to the neck and shoulders to relax tight muscles.

• To relieve headache pressure and pain caused by sinus congestion have someone gently massage your shoulders and the back of your neck. This treatment often unblocks congestion in the sinuses.

• Massage combined drops of peppermint oil and wintergreen oil into the temples and nape of the neck to relieve tension. Massage sinus region of the face to relieve sinus headaches. Keep salve away from the eyes.

• Consume fiber daily to remove toxins from your system.

• Soaking your feet in a footbath will divert the blood supply from your head to your feet. The water should be at a temperature of 95°F to begin with. Gradually add hot water to the foot basin until the temperature reaches 115°F. Soak feet for several minutes then pour in cold water until the water becomes lukewarm. Dry feet and put on wool or thick socks. Lie down for 15 to 20 minutes.

• Herbs such as lavender, gingko biloba and feverfew may relieve headache pain. Feverfew should not be taken when pregnant. Discuss appropriate herbal treatments with your naturopathy professional.

Other things like a humidifier and a dose of honey can be great for head congestion. There was a story that I read about a family in Pittsburgh. The FDA said that cold medicines should not be used by children under the age of 6 and that a family found alternative methods for curing the congestion. You can read the full story here http://www.wpxi.com/health/14823823/detail.html?rss=burg&psp=news.

I hope this helps.

December 27, 2008 - 11:07am

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