Cluster headache natural treatment

This is a kind of headache which has a very severe impact on the person suffering from it and the person experiencing it can have several attacks of these occurring in a very severe fashion for a time period of 24 hours and these attacks are more likely to occur during the night time. This kind of cluster headaches are likely to happen daily for weeks or months and after sometime it is going to be on a remission but there is no surety that it will not be returning back and the remission period can last upto months or years in some cases. As the headaches are really painful and severe, the only choice left for the treatment of cluster headache is medical management. 

This condition of cluster headache in most of the cases is managed through medical interventions and other possible and effective medical treatments but there are some treatments or procedures present that you can follow at your home for easing or preventing yourself from the symptoms of cluster headache. These remedies are very effective in reducing the severity of the symptoms along with other benefits and the best part of taking such remedies is that they do not have any kind of side effects or after effects.

Cause of cluster headache

The actual cause of cluster headache is still unknown but there are many possible causes which are put forth. The main and the most accepted cause for this condition is said to be the activity of the hypothalamus, this part of our body located on the base of the brain of a person and it holds all the reflex pathways which are responsible for the control of pain in the facial region and the region behind the eyes. Due to activation of this pathway so many sensations are triggered and few of them are mentioned below: 

• Intense pain
• Tingling
• Numbness
• Throbbing

They are the same group of nerves which helps in the stimulation of redding and tearing of the eyes.

Home remedies for the treatment of cluster headache

As of now there are no home remedies known for the cure of cluster headache but there are certain home remedies present that will surely have a positive effect on improving the symptoms and conditions of the person. The home remedies for cluster are very small in number because there is very little scientific information present regarding home remedies for this condition and the information which is present does not come of any positive help. Lack of scientific information about the remedies does not mean that they are not at all useful or effective.

Some of the home remedies which are effective and useful for the treatment of cluster headache but not proven or backed by proper scientific information are listed below: 

Melatonin

This is a hormone whose function in our body is to regulate the sleeping pattern of a person and it is observed that people suffering from cluster headache problems have significantly lower levels of melatonin than that of a normal human being. The dosage of melatonin supplement should be ranging from 10 to 25 milligrams and taking them before going to sleep will help you to stay away from cluster headaches. People who are suffering or having a condition of chronic cluster headache are found to have no or very less effect of melatonin on their medical condition.

Capsaicin cream

This cream has an analgesic property and is to be used topically which means that it has to be applied directly on the skin. This cream is available in the market and can be bought over the counter for the treatment and management of this medical condition of cluster headache. For the application of this cream you will have to take this cream on a piece of cotton swab and it is to be applied gently in the inner parts of your nose. 

There have been several studies which suggest that capsaicin cream has proved really helpful and effective in the reduction of the severity of cluster headache. The application of this cream is very easy and it is also easily available in the market which has very few side effects. This cream has limited effectiveness in comparison to other home remedies and treatments.

Practice deep breathing exercises

For the treatment of cluster headache, oxygen therapy is considered as a very helpful and effective treatment. Practicing this exercise and mediation will provide a calming effect to your body and it helps in the management of the pain due to the headache as well. Due to limited information regarding this technique in the treatment of cluster headache it is not sure that it will completely relieve the patient from the problem but when this is practiced along with proper medications, the severity of the attacks can be reduced significantly. Apart from this technique you can opt for other effective procedures like pursed lip breathing and box breathing.

Magnesium

Most people who experience headaches frequently are found to have low levels of magnesium, so many people and doctors consider taking magnesium supplements or eating food which has high content of magnesium, which will help them to experience less intense headaches. People who have the problem of cluster headache when administered with a magnesium compound namely magnesium sulfate were significantly relieved of the pain but the scientific information regarding this condition is limited as well. Before you start consuming magnesium supplements you should consult with your health provider. 

Kudzu extract

This is a supplement which is extracted or taken from the kudzu vine and the origin of this supplement is botanical. There is certain evidence and information present which suggests that this supplement is very helpful in the treatment of cluster headaches. Some people get relief from the pain of the cluster headaches after taking this supplement and the majority of the people consuming this supplement are experiencing less intense attacks, decreased frequency of the attacks, etc. For the actual efficiency of this supplement there is needed a rigorous study to be done in this direction.

Conclusion

This medical condition of cluster headache is very painful and severe and they are having a property of recurrence. These headaches do not last for a long period of time and the symptoms also disappear after a few days. 

Proper medical treatment and guidance is required to to treat this painful condition but by following the above mentioned processes and taking the supplements you can relieve yourself from the pain that you are enduring. A conjunction of the prescribed medications and these home remedies could help you get past these cluster headaches in a very smooth and easy way. 

Proper precautions and advice is important before you start to take or consume any of the supplements.