| Headache is a common complaint in most people. | | | | of water every day is recommended, not only to |
| There are 2 types of headaches: primary and | | | | prevent and relieve headaches but essential to |
| secondary. Primary headaches are migraine, cluster | | | | maintaining general well-being. |
| and tension headaches. Secondary headaches are | | | | 4. Hot or cold compress is great for relieving allergy, |
| caused by an underlying disorder such as brain | | | | sinus and caffeine headaches. |
| tumour, infection or injury. Tension headaches are the | | | | 5. Some oils such as lavender, eucalyptus and |
| most prevalent type, afflicting men and women at | | | | peppermint can relieve tension headaches. |
| some point in their lives. Most headaches are | | | | 6. Acupuncture or acupressure is a commonly used |
| triggered by emotional, stress, environmental, | | | | to treat stress or chronic headaches. |
| chemical and food factors. | | | | 7. Massage is effective for relieving muscle tension in |
| There are many over-the-counter headache pain | | | | the head, neck and shoulders, and reducing stress. It |
| relief medications. However, they don't cure | | | | can help to relieve tension headaches in some people. |
| headaches and are not without side effects. Over | | | | 8. Establish regular sleeping hours and get sufficient |
| time, any medication can lose its effectiveness if | | | | amount of sleep every day. The lack of or too much |
| taken too frequently. | | | | sleep may trigger headaches. |
| Natural alternatives to headache pain relief are just as | | | | 9. Poor posture can put a strain on your neck. Don't |
| effective if you know the cause of your headache. | | | | sit, stand or work in one position for long periods of |
| However, if you suffer from migraine, cluster or any | | | | time. Good posture places minimal strain on your |
| other serious types of headache, natural headache | | | | muscle, ligaments and bones. |
| remedies may not help. | | | | 10. Avoid bright lights if they cause headaches to |
| Here are some of the most common natural | | | | you. Staying in a room with minimal lighting can |
| headache remedies. | | | | provide relief to headache pain. |
| 1. Take a hot bath. The hot water helps to release | | | | 11. Avoid foods that trigger your headaches to |
| contracted muscles and generally relaxes the whole | | | | prevent future attacks. Some common food |
| body, thus relieving tension headaches. | | | | suspects are chocolate, red wine, nuts and cheese. |
| 2. Exercise can relieve headaches that are caused by | | | | 12. Reduce your caffeine intake. |
| stress. Jogging, swimming and taking a brisk walk will | | | | Different natural headache remedies work for |
| improve blood circulation, release tension and relax | | | | different people, so you need to experiment to find |
| your body. | | | | out which ones suit you best. If you have recurring |
| 3. Many headaches are caused by dehydration, which | | | | headaches or they are very painful, it is best to |
| causes muscle contraction. Drinking at least 8 glasses | | | | consult with a doctor. |