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5 Effective Ways To Treat Headache At Home
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Headaches are a very common form of pain and can be a nuisance when someone has one. Rather than reaching for over-the-counter painkillers, there are many natural methods that people can try to help them get rid of a headache.
So, in this article on EKO HOT BLOG, we would be looking at easy and effective remedies for treating headache at home.
1. Water
Drinking enough water may help prevent headaches or reduce their severity.
Dehydration can be an underlying cause of many simple headaches. It may also alter how a person feels, acts, or thinks. Even slight dehydration may alter how people think and function, making them feel worse, with or without a headache.
Water may help make someone in this situation feel better.
2. Cold compress
A cold compress may be a simple headache solution that many people have on hand. Applying an ice pack or another cold item to the head or neck may help constrict the blood vessels and reduce inflammation in the area. Doing so could temporarily relieve headache pain.
3. Warm compress
In other cases, such as with a tension headache where the muscles are too tight, a warm compress may help relax these muscles and bring relief.
A warm compress could be as simple as a heated towel. People may be able to get the same effect from a tepid shower or bath.
4. Remove any pressure on the head
In some cases, there is a physical reason for a headache. Check for anything that is putting too much pressure on the head. This may be a ponytail or bun that is too tight or a hat even a headband that has been on for too long.
5. Try taking a nap
Different issues may lead to headaches, and sleep problems are among the more common ones.
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Getting too much or too little sleep or not sleeping soundly may influence a headache in some people, as they have not fully rested their body.
An average adults should try to get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night.
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