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Is it good for headaches?

I have a mega sore head, the kind you get after a heavy night drinking.  I don't drink, but the pain is similar.  Every few months I get a three day headache and I just know this is going to be a three day job

I don't like eating too many paracetamol's or co-dydramols as they are bad for your kidneys.  The last couple of times my three day headache has arrived, I have swallowed about a full packet.

My Dad has told me about Tiger Balm and the type he used in the Far East during his time in the Navy.  He said it was great for headaches when applied using a warm wet towel .

Does anyone know if the UK equivalent is any good or is it weak and ineffective?

thanks

Smack your thumb really hard with a hammer, I guarantee you will forget all about your headache !



Seriously, sounds like a migraine, a dark room and wait it out is the only solution to that !!

Sark

Theres a product called "4Head" that you can get from the chemist / boots etc......

Its like a roll on deodorant that you roll onto you forehead. It acts like a local anesthetic.

Works too.

Steve

cool,  I haven't heard of that before.  Thanks.   I am going into Killie centre later today, I will have a look for some

Let me know if it works for you...

Steve

Will do,  thanks

Hi Sark

I dont know about tiger balm,but if you put your feet in red hot water for a while,this will help clear your headache.
Shelly xx

Explain ?   :D .   Is this a secret headache curing technique Shelly

It is Sark yeah!!

It is something to do with making your blood run faster round your body and head.

It works try it.

A foot massage is good to.

Shelly
xx

I will give it a try shelly,  thanks  :)up

Hi Sark,

you can buy something similar to tiger balm at the Body Shop (or at least you used to be able to)  - it's called essential balm, and works a treat for headaches.

Is it just a headache you're getting or could it be migranes?  If so, the only real way to get those eased is to lie in a quiet dark room and sleep them off.

hope you're feeling better soon.

Get off the computer would help your migraine

sark

these topical balms have good effects from what i hear but are you sure you want to be buying 'tiger' balm? you know that in the far east they use a lot of animal parts to cure and promote health. check out the ingrediants before you use it just incase.
red imps idea sounds good and im going to try it the next time i have a headache. i also hate taking pills like paracetamol because of the liver damange they can do and try to drink lots of water when ive a headache. ive red a story about a man who cured  all sorts of illnesses in a prison (he was also a prisoner) with water alone. cant vouch for the guy though.
hope your headache eases off

mad

true!! hes an addict!

I use Tiger Balm on my boys fore arms and shoulders when they start aching before and after racing, it's great for relaxing their muscles.  I wouldn't advise putting it on your forehead though.

4head is fantastic, I keep one in my handbag at all times.

Tiger Balm is one of the world's leading topical analgesics, with a soothing action that relieves muscular aches and pains. Tiger Balm is made from active ingredients such as camphor, menthol, cajuput oil and clove oil. It contains no animal products and is not tested on animals.

http://www.tigerbalm.co.uk/

It doesn't have real tigers in. It would be illegal in this country otherwise ;)

And it bloody stinks!!!  lol

Thanks mad, celtic, trace

I will definately give these things a look when in town later.  I think it is a migraine claire, but I have no chance of getting to sleep during the day  :D

Nem, I am an poker junkie and even with a headache have to play  :D.  No but seriously, I have a couple of tournaments tonight and would like to have it go by then.  I am going off the computer now until after 7pm. 

Standing on your head is good for headaches

I got some 4head about 3 hours ago.  My head feels abit better, but I am not going to push things and I will have an easy night tonight.    The Order of Play is -   take dogs out a walk, watch Blackbeard, then play a couple of tournaments, early bedtime around 1am . 

thanks folks

Do tell us more  ;goodvevil;

lol,  you have edited my post  :D

tsk

if its only navy remedies you are looking for, you could always sit on your hand for half an hour until it goes numb and then....well you get the picture. IT would certainly take your mind off the headache.

Headache is away for now mate.  Concentrating on trying to play lunatics in my MTT took my attention away from it

I use Tiger Balm on my back to supplement the multitude of pain-killers i have to take for my A.S.

Works a treat, and can be used for headaches, but due to what it is made of, no Tiger parts i'm happy to say, DO NOT get near you eyes and was your hands after applying the stuff.

Ultimately look as to why these headaches keep occuring.

Insomnia and worry  :D

Your fluid intake also plays a big part when it comes to headaches.

I drink alot of water and fruit juice.  I am going to cut out tea. 

Did you know some people are allergic to milk.   I wasn't aware of that.  Alot of people aren't aware they are allergic to it, but it causes them problems with digestion, etc.

Lactose intolerant

What the heck is 4Head? Is it anything like that HeadOn (notorious for it's TV ad) that they sell in the US?

http://wcbstv.com/seenat11/local_story_191225122.html
http://www.randi.org/jr/2006-07/072806academic.html#i15

I am not sure if the 4head worked or if I used my mind to will the headache away. Since 99% of my thoughts are somehow connected to sport, I doubt it was me that got rid of the headache  :D.  I guess 4head must work then  :)up

that will have been the tiger bone active ingredient!! ;hide;

Put the Balm on ur nuts the headache will vanish...

LMFAO

Sorry my sick sense of humour again....


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