FINDING ALTERNATIVE PAIN RELIEF IS NO LONGER A HEADACHE!

With the NHS warning of the risks of taking painkillers for headaches too often, coupled with an increased awareness of what we are putting into our bodies, what are the options for relieving one of the most common ailments affecting people in the UK?

40% of the population is affected by a headache at any one time and while the obvious solution is to reach for the pills, this is not always the best option. Taking painkillers for headaches is thought to cause ‘rebound headaches’, a headache actually caused by taking painkillers for a headache too often. The NHS recommends not taking painkillers for headaches more than 3 times a week.

With this in mind, wheatybags.co.uk has a range of products which allow us to adopt a more holistic approach to pain relief.  The new range of safe, microwavable packs can be used warm or as a cold compress straight from the fridge – allowing the user to adapt the treatment to suit the underlying cause of the headache.

Most people suffer from tension headaches, caused by stress, poor posture and even eye strain. Applying a cool compress to the forehead can help to numb the throbbing pain associated with tension headaches.

This technique can also be applied to migraines.  It’s thought that a migraine is caused by an imbalance of serotonin in the brain, causing blood vessels to dilate, which is the source of the pain. The cooling effect of a WheatyBag cold compress can help to ease this discomfort by helping the blood vessels contract to their normal state.

 The eye / forehead mask from wheatybags.co.uk is the perfect option for pain relief, and is suitable for all ages. The product is completely reusable, and made in the UK using wheat sourced from farms in the North West of England. It is cost effective, and it is completely reusable making it kind to the pocket and the environment too.

Other forms of headache are caused by muscular tension in the neck and shoulders and warming the pack and applying it to the tense muscle can provide relaxation and relief. The added option of Provencal lavender can further help those suffering from stress-induced headaches.

The WheatyBag Eye Mask is priced from £3.95 and the original pain relief mask from £8.95 both of which are part of a more extensive range available from wheatybags.co.uk. WheatyBags is a range of specialist wheat packs designed to target pain relief, using hot and cold therapy, with bespoke designs available.
For further information visit wheatybags.co.uk or call 08707 391 591.