Simple Technique for Relieving Headaches

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When I was young, my mom had bought a few books on massage techniques. In one of the books was a section on acupuncture. I'm not really a believer in this for the most part. However, I did come across some that work. They not only work for me but about everyone who will listen to me. Relax, no needles involved.

Most of us have two kinds of headaches. There is the one in the front of the head usually caused by sinuses and the other is in the back of the head usually caused by stress.

Let's take a look at the stress option first. Take the tips of your thumbs and push very hard on the top of your eye socket. Don't push on the outside where your eyebrows are but underneath them. Give your thumbs a little back and forth motion. Push in for about 30 seconds. Repeat this two or three times. Your headache should be gone in about a minute.

Now, let's cover the stress headache. Outline the top of your ears with your finder tips. Your fingers will form a natural semi-circle around your ear. Where your fingers touch your skull, rub your fingers against your skull in a very small circular motion. After a few second, move your fingers away from the ear; basically forming a bigger semi-circle farther from your ear. This should be about an inch away from the starting point. Work your way out. Repeat. Now doesn't that feel better.