#Wellness
We all have experienced headaches at some point in our lives. Some of us get it more often than we would like. However, the good news is, we don't always have to depend on traditional or Western medicines to cure it.
There are some things you can do to ease the pain without a trip to the doctor or the drugstore.
1. Drink water
Dehydration is usually the number one cause of a headache. It's said that drinking water is shown to relieve a headache in most dehydrated individuals within 30 minutes to 2 hours.
2. Avoid foods high in Histamine
Foods/drinks such as beer, wine, smoked fish and cured meat are high in Histamine. It has been said that histamine may cause headaches.
3. Ease pressure on your head
A ponytail that is too tight of wearing swimming goggles that are too tight, or even wearing a hat may cause a headache. So try loosening whatever you have on your head to try and relieve the pressure from it.
4. Dim the lights
Some people are prone to headaches caused by bright lights. Try dimming your phone/computer screens or lights in the room. You should also try and put on a pair of sunglass when you’re out in the sun.
5. Get enough sleep
Lack of sleep definitely triggers headaches. So be sure to sleep early and get at least 8 hours of sleep every day.
6. Scalp massage
Try giving yourself a scalp massage. It is said that massaging the back of your head at the base of your skull can relieve a headache.
7. Stretch
Headaches are mostly caused by muscle tension, so by doing some neck stretches; it could help relieve some of that tension.
8. Hot shower
Taking a hot shower while letting the water fall on the back of your neck could help ease the tension in your head.
9. Watermelon
Again, if you think your headache was brought on by dehydration, then eating water rich foods such like watermelon could help relieve your pain by rehydrating.
10. Ginger tea
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that could alleviate some of the pain.
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