I was shocked that there was something so simple that could reduce my headache within minutes. I work on the computer many hours a day, and headaches sneak up on me. They sometimes happen when I am really into a project and forget to drink my usual amount of water. My sister has gotten into essential oils lately, and shared this simple headache remedy with me. All you need is a nice quality peppermint essential oil. You can pick the one I like at a Vitamin Shoppe or Whole Foods. As soon I feel the headache coming on, I dab a drop of peppermint oil on each side of my forehead. The cooling effect takes over and I feel instant relief. Sometimes, for more stubborn headaches, I repeat this process again after an hour or so. I love this home remedy, because it keeps me away from taking over-the-counter pain killers.

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