Honey water has excellent nourishing effects. It tastes sweet and has high nutritional value, making it popular among people. Some people say that honey water can treat headaches. Is this true?
Can honey water treat headaches?
Honey water has no significant effect on most headaches.
There are many causes of headaches, such as colds, excessive stress, mental tension, cervical spondylosis, vascular diseases, cranial diseases, infections, etc. Honey water is a common nourishing food with multiple effects, such as moisturizing and beautifying the skin. It contains various nutrients such as sugar, amino acids, proteins, and vitamins. However, it does not have the ability to treat all types of headaches and only provides some relief for a specific type of headache.
Which type of headache can honey water treat?
Headaches caused by alcohol consumption.
Alcohol contains trace amounts of fusel oil, which is one of the main causes of hangover headaches. Excessive alcohol consumption can reduce cerebral blood flow, leading to the accumulation of lactic acid, oxygen ions, methyl ions, adenosine, prostaglandins, and catecholamines in the brain, resulting in headaches. Honey water contains a special type of fructose, which can effectively promote the decomposition and absorption of alcohol, thus improving hangover symptoms.
Can you drink honey water for headaches?
Not all headaches can be relieved by drinking honey water.
Although honey water does not have a significant therapeutic effect on headaches, it does not cause headaches either. Therefore, honey water is generally suitable for most headache symptoms. However, it is not recommended for people with high blood sugar levels, as honey water contains a large amount of sugar. Consuming it will not only fail to relieve headache symptoms but may also worsen discomfort.
The correct way to brew honey water
Steps:
1. Take 1-2 teaspoons of honey and put them into a cup.
2. Pour in warm water at a temperature of around 40-60 degrees Celsius and stir well before drinking.
Notes:
1. Do not use boiling water to brew honey. High temperatures can damage the nutrients in honey, reduce its effectiveness, and make the honey water acidic, affecting the taste.
2. It is not recommended to use metal containers to brew honey water, as the active ingredients in honey may react with metal, causing the honey to darken and reducing its nutritional value.
6 methods for quickly relieving headaches
1. Take a break. When a headache occurs, find a relatively comfortable environment and lie down for a while. Most headache symptoms can be relieved after sufficient rest.
2. Head massage. When a headache occurs, bend your index finger and gently massage the temples for a few minutes, or make a fist and gently tap and massage the top of the head to relieve headache symptoms.
3. Apply an ice pack. Wrap an ice pack in a towel and place it on the forehead. Cold compress can promote the contraction of blood vessels in the head, thereby reducing headache symptoms.
4. Wrap the head with a towel. When experiencing a headache, you can wrap a towel or other soft cloth around the temples. This method can inhibit blood vessel dilation and relieve headaches.
5. Deep breathing. Proper deep breathing exercises can also help relieve headaches. It is recommended to do this in fresh air, which can also help reduce stress and relieve fatigue.
6. Take a hot shower. During a shower, let hot water directly hit the head, neck, and back, which can relieve tension in the head and neck muscles and promote smooth blood circulation, thus helping to relieve headache symptoms.
