10 effective and quick ways to get rid of headaches
These tips will help you to relieve your headaches if you don’t want to take pills or they aren’t effective for you.
80% of adults in the USA are suffering from regular or occasional headaches. Medicine can often be inefficient and can cause some negative reaction. As an alternative here you’ll find 10 ways to relieve headaches. These tips don’t require much money or time.
#1 Drink more water
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#2 Massaging pressure points
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#3 Try aromatherapy
Essential oils may also relieve symptoms of a headache. There are several studies of lavender essential oil and peppermint oil. Both of them are effective at reducing tension headaches. However, you should experiment with different oils to find the perfect one just for you.
There are a lot of ways to use essential oils. You can inhale directly from an open bottle, but make sure the smell isn’t too strong. Adding 2 — 5 drops of essential oil to bath water can also reduce headaches.
#4 Stretch your muscles
Sometimes headaches are the results excessive sitting and lack of exercising. This combination can make the muscles around your neck become too tight and cause bad circulation. The way out is stretching. For example, look over your shoulder. Pull your chin down to your shoulder. Repeat on the other side.
You can also roll your shoulders backward. Don’t forget to squeeze your shoulder blades together as you roll.
#5 Take a warm shower
#6 Drink some herbal tea
Drinking herbal tea is a simple and pleasant way to relieve headache attacks. Here is a list of herbal teas that are especially effective for soothing your headaches:
green tea ginger tea cinnamon tea chamomile tea peppermint tea
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#7 Have enough sleep
#8 Drink beverage with caffeine
Some pain medications designed for headaches include caffeine. It helps to reduce symptoms of a tension headache. Drinking a beverage with caffeine, such as coffee or tea, can relax the blood vessels and ease tension. One cup is enough.
Drinking too much caffeine can cause headaches as well. Check whether you should stop drinking coffee.
#9 Avoid strong smells
#10 Take more B vitamins and vitamin E
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