columbia809 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I started my first Whole30 this morning, which I am very excited about. This past weekend as I was cleaning out my cupboards I started reading the labels on my Tylenol and Advil and noticed that there are ingredients that are not compliant to the plan. I also noticed that it also includes the "no-name" version of these products. I suffer from occasional headaches, especially during barometric pressure changes (rain/snow storms) and the thought that taking an Advil in order to relieve my headache will also ruin my Whole30 is a little distressing - any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted August 31, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 31, 2015 You can take pain medications if you need them, regardless of ingredients. We suggest trying alternate methods first (water, nap, peppermint oil, meditation etc) but if they don't work, don't feel like you have to suffer through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted August 31, 2015 Moderators Share Posted August 31, 2015 I take Tylenol or its generic any time I get a headache. Don't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
columbia809 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Thanks for the help! I have heard that applying peppermint oil to the back of your neck, forehead and temples will help relieve headaches. Seeing Ladyshanny mentioned it above I wondered if this is what you were talking about. Have you tried it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted August 31, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 31, 2015 Thanks for the help! I have heard that applying peppermint oil to the back of your neck, forehead and temples will help relieve headaches. Seeing Ladyshanny mentioned it above I wondered if this is what you were talking about. Have you tried it? I have a peppermint roll on for headaches. It "helps" in that it's a bit of misdirection. If you apply it in an unbroken "halo" around your hairline, front to back, it gives a different sensation...and the smell can open sinuses/relieve congestion. Depends what kind of headache you have....but I've never regretted using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassieandrae Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I use ibuprofen for my headaches if I need it, and I don't think it was detrimental to my results in anyway. I still saw lots of benefits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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