Traffic jams, demanding jobs, and tight deadlines can put so
much stress to your life. And these factors are some of the reasons you are
taking pain killer for your headache.
If you have extreme headache, taking of 500-mg of
paracetamol tablet two times a day can alleviate the pain. You may also opt to
take two tablets of 200-mg ibuprofen.
Aspirin
This is an effective pain killer. However, it is not advisable
if you are not yet 16. You should not take it if you are allergic to aspirin.
But taking of these medicines for headache is only part of
the puzzle in resolving the issue. There are other things that you can do to
escape from experiencing a throbbing head.
Here is a list of
natural ways that you can do to treat the throbbing pain on your head:
1. Apply pressure
According to acupressure experts, massaging the web of your
skin in between the base of your thumb and your forefinger can make a
difference to the pain. Switch hands every several minutes. Repeat it until the
pain is gone.
What makes it
effective?
The fleshy area on this part is linked to various areas on
your brain where headaches originate. Although there are no clinical studies
that can prove its effectiveness, some peopled reported to experience a
reduction of pain while massaging the said area.
2. Soak your feet in
hot water
Hot water can alleviate the pressure on your blood vessels
found in your head. So, when your head aches, just soak your feet in hot water
(not boiling) for 30 minutes or until the pain clears up.
If you have a bad headache, you can add mustard powder to
the hot water.
3. Apply hot compress
If you have tension headache (dull, steady pressure),
placing a hot compress can ease the pain. You can also apply hot compress to
the back of your neck. The heat relaxes your tensed muscles in those areas.
You can follow up the heat treatment or replace it with a
cold compress to your forehead and neck. Simply wrap ice cubes in a clean face
towel or use a bag of frozen peas and wrap it in a tea towel.
What can cold
compress do to your headache?
Cold compress is one of the natural remedies used for pain
in the head because cold can constrict blood vessels, thereby, stopping them
from pressing on your sensitive nerves. To further ease the pain, you may move
the compress to the muscles found at the base of your skull.
Want another natural
remedy for headache that involves cold water?
You can try soaking your hands in cold, iced water for as
long as you can stand it. While your hands are in the water, you should open
and close your fists.
How does it work?
It works by narrowing your dilated blood vessels easing the
pain in your head.
4. Drink coffee
You must only use this natural remedy if your headache is
not caused by coffee.
How does coffee relieve
headache?
Caffeine has certain elements that can alleviate swelling of
your blood vessels, thereby, relieving your headache. This is one of the
reasons it is an important ingredient in a prescription-only medicine for
migraine known as Cafergot.
Coffee drinker/addict must not try this specific natural
remedy for headache. Headache is a symptom of caffeine withdrawal.
Should you get
worried about your headache?
If it happens occasionally, then there is nothing to worry
about.
However, if you feel sudden, severe pain, you must consult
your physician as soon as possible.
You should also get medical attention if headache is
accompanied by blurred vision or having difficulty in moving any part of your
body. You must also seek medical help if the pain includes fever, stiff neck,
slurred speech or confusion.
These natural remedies for headache are only effective for occasional
headaches. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing headache twice or three
times a week or if you need to take painkillers on a daily basis. This can be
nothing or it can be something worse than a headache. See your doctor
immediately.
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