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Writer's pictureTammy Kantor
Oct 246 min read

Headaches can be a real PAIN!

Headache Relief: A Holistic Approach

Headaches can be incredibly frustrating, disrupting our day and zapping our energy. 

Before you automatically reach for over-the-counter medication, consider a holistic approach to find long-lasting relief. This blog post will guide you through identifying your headache type, understanding its potential causes, and exploring various holistic treatments available at Ultra Connected Wellness.

Always remember to consult with your healthcare provider for persistent or severe headaches, as holistic practices are not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions.

 

Step 1: Identify Your Headache Type

Understanding the type of headache you're experiencing is the first step towards finding effective relief:


  • Tension Headaches: If your headache feels like a tight band squeezing your head, you're likely experiencing a tension headache. This common type of headache typically causes a dull ache on both sides of the head, temples, or the back of your neck. Stress, muscle tension, and poor posture are often the culprits.


  • Sinus Headaches: Do you feel pressure and fullness in your face, especially around your forehead, cheekbones, and the bridge of your nose? If so, you may have a sinus headache. This type of headache is often accompanied by nasal congestion and worsens when you bend forward or move your head. Sinus headaches are typically caused by inflammation of the sinuses due to allergies, viruses, infections, or even teeth grinding.


  • Headaches Related to Stomach Issues: Sometimes, headaches can originate from problems in the gut. These headaches often mimic tension or sinus headaches but are accompanied by nausea, digestive discomfort, bloating, or acid reflux. Indigestion, food sensitivities, gut flora imbalances, and dehydration are some of the potential causes.


Step 2: Understanding the Root Cause - A Holistic Perspective

Holistic healing goes beyond addressing just the physical symptoms of a headache. It takes into account the energetic and emotional aspects of well-being as well. From a Reiki perspective, different types of headaches may be associated with imbalances in specific chakras:


  • Tension Headaches: Tension headaches could indicate blockages in the crown chakra, which governs spiritual connection and inner peace. Imbalances in this chakra can manifest as headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. The throat chakra, responsible for communication and expression, may also play a role.


  • Sinus Headaches: Sinus headaches are often linked to imbalances in the third eye chakra (intuition and clarity) and the throat chakra. Blockages in these chakras can lead to sinus pressure, headaches, and difficulty expressing oneself.


  • Headaches Related to Stomach Issues: Headaches related to stomach issues might suggest energetic imbalances in the solar plexus chakra (personal power and digestion) or the sacral chakra (emotions, creativity, and gut health).


Step 3: Explore Holistic Treatment Options at Ultra Connected Wellness

Ultra Connected Wellness offers a range of holistic therapies designed to address the root causes of headaches and provide lasting relief.


  • Massage Therapy For Tension Headaches: Gentle head, neck, and shoulder massage can effectively ease muscle tension, improve circulation, and target trigger points.


  • For Sinus Headaches: Lymphatic drainage massage can help relieve sinus pressure and reduce facial swelling. Gentle pressure around the sinuses and temples can also offer comfort.


  • For Stomach-Related Headaches: Massage focusing on the head, neck, and upper abdomen can help ease tension. Abdominal massage can stimulate digestion and relieve discomfort. Watch how I perform a manual lymph drainage technique on the abdomen here: https://youtu.be/awLCmdq4sbg?si=7FLxgJoynGk_fMSo


  • Ultra Connected Wellness offers customizable massage options like warmed Himalayan salt stones and lymphatic face treatments for enhanced benefits.


  • Acupressure, Acupuncture, and Reflexology: These therapies work by stimulating specific pressure points to balance energy flow, relieve tension, and clear blockages. They can be effective for addressing various headache types. Reflexology, in particular, can target digestive issues through specific points on the feet. 

  • Want proof? Watch this YouTube Short that shows you I know what’s going on in your body!

  • This particular client in the video has granted express consent and permission to be recorded and to have any footage generated be used for purposes of promotion and helping others


  • Aromatherapy: Essential oils such as lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, and oregano can provide relief in multiple ways. They can ease stress, alleviate headache pain, and open up congested sinuses. Ultra Connected Wellness incorporates aromatherapy into its treatments and offers guidance on using essential oils at home.

  • I can say with absolute certainty my clients love how I perform their scalp massage with the addition of peppermint oil. This is a technique you can use at home for yourself and others to experience fast tension headache relief before you reach for the OTC medication.


  • Hydration and Diet: Staying adequately hydrated is crucial for headache prevention. A balanced diet that avoids common trigger foods like caffeine, alcohol, processed foods, and inflammatory ingredients can significantly improve headache frequency.


  • Consider exploring the Pure Botanica Distillates retail line at Ultra Connected Wellness to support hydration and overall well-being. Ultra Connected Wellness is a retailer of Pure Botanica Distillates, which are made from pure filtered water and certified organic plants. 


  • The peppermint distillate is particularly beneficial for hydration, digestive comfort, and easing gas and bloating.


  • In addition to peppermint, other Pure Botanica Distillate options can provide relief for different headache types:


  • Stress Headaches: Lavender distillate may help soothe stress headaches by promoting relaxation.


  • Hormone-Related Headaches: Rose water distillate may help balance hormones and provide relief from headaches caused by hormonal fluctuations.


  • Sinus Headaches: Orange blossom distillate has cleansing properties that may help with headaches caused by sinus congestion or infections.


  • Musk Willow Distillate supports natural pain relief and fever reduction. You might want to reach for it when headaches are accompanied by viruses or when you’d like a gentle floral taste mixed in a non-alcoholic mocktail.


  • These distillates are a gentle and natural option for headache relief, made with pure filtered water and certified organic plants. They can be safely used in humidifiers, providing a soothing and aromatic experience. Please note that the information about using distillates in humidifiers was not found in the sources provided, so you may want to verify this information independently.


  • Mindfulness and Meditation: Reducing stress plays a key role in managing headaches.

  • Mindfulness practices, deep breathing exercises, and meditation can calm the mind and alleviate tension. Ultra Connected Wellness offers guidance on specific meditation techniques for headaches, including a visualization technique for sinus congestion. 


  • Posture Improvement: Poor posture can contribute to muscle strain and tension headaches. Incorporating stretching, yoga, or ergonomic adjustments into your routine can help prevent headache recurrence. Ultra Connected Wellness provides self-care techniques to help clients maintain their progress at home.


  • Reiki and Sound Healing: These gentle, non-invasive therapies can promote energy flow, balance chakras, and induce deep relaxation to address both the physical and emotional causes of headaches.


Through the Mayors Wellness Committee initiatives, I organized a Harvest Moon Hike with sound healing on Oct 20, in Berkeley Heights.

As it turned out I was experiencing a ton of tension personally. By the end of conducting my sound healing session, I began to cry- which is a natural way of my body letting go of that tension. By the next day, my body aches and recurring tension headache was gone from that release. *Thank you Mayor Angie Devanney for supporting holistic and wellness driven initiatives like these. Thank you for my fellow organizers and participants who also enjoyed the day with us.


  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage: This technique helps to remove cellular waste from the body, which can be particularly beneficial for digestive issues and headaches related to lymphatic blockages. Ultra Connected Wellness offers both abdominal and full-body lymphatic drainage treatments.


  • Wellness Coaching: Ultra Connected Wellness offers personalized coaching to help identify emotional triggers and energy blockages that may be contributing to headaches. This coaching supports clients in shifting negative patterns and developing a deeper understanding of their well-being.


  • Other modalities that can be facilitated remotely include kinesiology aka muscle testing which is your body’s way of communicating subconscious thoughts, programming, and blocks or limiting beliefs.


Important Note:

While holistic therapies can be very effective, it's essential to understand that some conditions may require multiple sessions to experience noticeable and lasting improvement. Allow 24-48 hours after each session for the full benefits to integrate. Packages are available to help you maintain long-term, continual improvement.

Call to Action:

Ready to experience a holistic approach to headache relief? Contact Ultra Connected Wellness by Tammy Kantor today to schedule a consultation and discover which therapies are right for you. https://calendly.com/ucwellness


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