How to treat menstrual headaches?

When women have their period, they will experience many uncomfortable symptoms due to changes in body hormones. In addition to the most common dysmenorrhea, some women will also experience headaches during their period. At this time, women must get more rest and eat properly, eating more light and easy-to-digest foods. Headaches can also be relieved in a variety of ways.

First, Chinese medicine conditioning

1. Pay attention to the regularity of life and avoid fatigue and mental stress.

People with weak constitution should strengthen physical exercise. Exercise can regulate and improve the brain's excitation and inhibition processes, adjust brain functions, and regulate the biological clock. Long-term exercise can enhance physical fitness, enhance the regulatory function of the autonomic nervous system, and recover from functional diseases caused by autonomic dysfunction.

2. A cup of health tea in the morning and evening can help female friends say goodbye to the headaches that occur before and after menstruation.

It can be improved according to one's own health condition and the ingredients can be prepared according to the principle of nourishing the liver in spring, nourishing the heart in summer, nourishing the lungs in autumn, and nourishing the kidneys in winter.

①. Drink a cup of strong green tea, which is suitable for premenstrual headaches.

②. Astragalus and Jujube Tea: Suitable for premenstrual edema, cold limbs and fatigue. Ingredients: 5 qian of Astragalus, 8 red dates (pitted). Preparation method: Boil 3 bowls of water until 1 bowl is left and drink it.

3. Self-massage. Use the middle fingers of both hands to press and rub your temples in circles to relieve headaches. Comb and massage the painful points: use the ten fingers of both hands.

4. Drink sweet drinks to prevent menstrual headaches.

5. Taking a walk outdoors can regulate your mood and relieve stress. No matter how busy you are at work, you should take some time to go outdoors to breathe in the fresh air, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and relieve your emotions and stress.

6. Massage: constantly combing your scalp with a pointed comb can improve blood supply to the brain and promote smooth blood circulation. And you need to do it frequently. For your health, don't be lazy.

Second, daily treatment

Headache is the most common symptom in clinical practice. Severe headache often makes people restless and miserable, but foot massage can relieve the pain within a few minutes. When people have a headache, they are accustomed to taking painkillers, but foot massage has no side effects and is effective. Foot massage therapy is an ancient yet novel rehabilitation therapy. It originated in China and spread abroad. Because it is safe, simple, easy to learn, effective and economical, it is very popular among the people. In recent years, foot massage therapy has become popular in more than 30 countries including Switzerland, Japan, Singapore, and the United States.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the five internal organs of the human body correspond to the feet. Washing the feet frequently can stimulate the acupoints of the feet, enhance blood circulation, and dredge the meridians. Medical experts believe that if you can regularly massage the corresponding reflex areas of the feet, it can promote blood circulation and improve the body's resistance. The principle of foot reflexology health care is to stimulate the skin of the feet with pressure, which also plays a certain role in the internal organs and other parts of the body. There are many reflex areas on the feet corresponding to internal organs or parts of the body. Regular foot massage is a good way to exercise foot muscles, promote blood circulation, strengthen the body, enhance immunity, prevent and treat headaches and insomnia. The depression in the center of the sole of the foot is the Yongquan point of the kidney meridian, and the depression in the palm of the hand is the Laogong point of the pericardium meridian. If you rub the soles of your feet frequently, it can effectively relieve headaches and insomnia. The specific method is: use the Wenmaishu massage wheel before going to bed, sit on a chair of appropriate height, relax your whole body, let your feet hang naturally, step on the sports massage wheel and move your feet back and forth. Do not use too much force, gradually increase the speed and strength, and pay attention to alternating between sports massage methods when using. You can do exercise massage on one foot; or exercise massage on one foot and static acupoint stimulation massage on the other foot; or move both legs and feet in the same direction; or move both legs and feet in opposite directions. It is best to use it regularly, and massage twice a day, each time for 20-30 minutes. When doing foot massage, you can use a uniform penetration therapy, using your knuckles to massage with even force and speed. Do not lightly scrape the surface, and do not press repeatedly in one place, and do not use too much force.

Third, treatment methods

Menstrual headaches should not be underestimated. If not treated early, they may cause neurological vasospasm and even cerebral vascular obstruction. In addition to maintaining good living habits, Chinese medicine is more effective in treating menstrual headaches. Using Chinese medicine that can treat qi stagnation and blood stasis, you will be cured if you continue to take it for 3 to 6 months.

For western medicine treatment, you can use a topical progesterone lotion. Apply a thin layer on the skin about 10 days before the menstrual period. It can help the body suppress the drastic fluctuations of hormones during menstruation. Or three days after the last menstrual period, boil eggs with angelica and eat them (once a day for three consecutive days, boil one egg with 5 grams of angelica each time), which can help women stay away from menstrual headaches.