Using steam inhalation can relieve sinus headaches. Bring water to a roaring boil, remove from a fire and take a towel and drape over your head and the pot. Inhale deeply, this will loosen your sinus passageways and help clear your head. Another cure for sinus head pain is to fill a bathtub with as hot as water as your body can stand and shut the door to the bathtub. Important to check the temperature before entering to the tub to prevent burns.
Aromatherapy is used as a headache reliever.
Some of the most popular preparations use chamomile, lavender and eucalyptus oils. Use with the above steam distillation methods by putting two or three drops of the oil in your water to clear sinus cavities. A popular method for some people to relieve or reduce headaches is relaxation. Go to a quiet room and dim the lights. Sit or lie down and close your eyes.