When one starts to get the tightening sensation in the head, it's so, so easy to reach for a bottle of pain medication. But, many over the counter drugs have side effects that could even be worse than the headache itself! Therefore it is better to consider other more natural alternatives instead of looking for a quick fix. All headaches stem from either chemical, emotional, or structural problems. Instead of taking painkillers to alleviate a headache, it is more beneficial to find out the underlying causes of them to prevent them from happening in the future. Painkillers only mask the symptoms and if taken in excess over long periods of time, they can cause other health conditions.
One of the major causes for headaches is dehydration. To treat your
headache naturally with water, it is a good idea to first find out what
type of headache you have. First, there are chronic tension headaches
that can result from stress overload, fatigue and even from physical
problems, psychological and emotional issues and depression. Then, there
are cluster headaches, which are categorized by coming in groups of one
to four a day in a set cluster periods that could be days or months.
Hormonal headaches are similar to migraines in that they affect only one
side of the head, and they are also frequently accompanied by nausea,
vomiting and sensitivity to light and/or noise. Finally, there are sinus
headaches, which can be experienced after a cold or other medical
condition.
Water can aid as a treatment to all of these headaches. In tension
headaches, it was noted above that a cause can be fatigue. Fatigue is a
side effect of dehydration. So, if dehydration is the cause of the
fatigue and fatigue is the cause of the headache- start by treating the
fatigue and get hydrated. Tension headaches could also be a symptom of
other problems, so if they persist it is a good idea to seek help from a
medical professional.
Cluster headaches are also known to be cured by drinking water. A
woman by the name of Margi contributed a piece of advice at
clusterheadaches.com, reporting that her husband's headaches have not
come back since he started drinking a glass of water at least every
hour. Additionally, the hot water from a nice, warm shower or bath can
help relax those tightened muscles.
As far as preventing headaches, staying hydrated can help. In fact, a
very common form of headache can come in the form of caffeine withdraw.
Of course, having a coffee or soda can give the body what it wants and
help ease the headache pain, but it could also begin a vicious cycle.
Since caffeine dehydrates, the headache prone may be better off
avoiding it and instead drink more water, juices and decaf teas, coffees
and sodas. Caffeine can cause a “rebound” effect which means it
temporarily gets rid of the headache, which goes away and comes back
worse than before. Try to eliminate caffeine from your diet even though
you may experience withdrawals for a few days, it will be well worth the
temporary suffering.
Some natural remedies to relieve headaches:- Peppermint Oil – Place a few drops of this essential oil on your forehead, neck, and temples. In addition, breathing in the soothing oil can ease symptoms. (Keep away from your eyes!)
- Honey – Take two teaspoons of honey with each meal. Honey contains potassium and magnesium which will help relax arteries and allow more blood to flow to the brain.
- Walking – If you feel a headache coming on, take a short walk. This will relax you and your circulatory system so that more blood and oxygen can get to the brain.
- Mustard – Add 2 teaspoons of mustard powder in a hot footbath and soak your feet in the water for 10-20 minutes.
- Cayenne pepper – Put ½ to one teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a glass of water and drink slowly. This will dilute your blood vessels and improve circulation.
In essence, when dealing with headaches the pain can be relieved by
drinking clean water, avoiding caffeine, and applying natural remedies.
Just drinking a few glasses of water whenever you feel you might be
coming on with a headache might save you from taking many pills over the
course of your lifetime. Try several different remedies to see what
works for you and kiss those headaches goodbye!
Drinking water regularly can reduce the severity of headaches and migraines, a new study has claimed.
Scientists from the University of Maastricht, Netherlands , observed that drinking around seven glasses of water a day was enough to ease pain and improve the quality of life in patients who regularly suffer headaches.
Lead researcher Dr Mark Spigt and his team recruited more than 100 patients who frequently suffered from severe or mild headaches, the 'Daily Mail' reported.
The team instructed them on how to ease their discomfort , including reducing stress, improving sleep and avoiding caffeine. Half the patients were also told to drink 1.5 litres of water a day for three months, on top of their normal liquid intake.
The results showed that participants drinking extra water showed significant relief from headache.
Scientists from the University of Maastricht, Netherlands , observed that drinking around seven glasses of water a day was enough to ease pain and improve the quality of life in patients who regularly suffer headaches.
Lead researcher Dr Mark Spigt and his team recruited more than 100 patients who frequently suffered from severe or mild headaches, the 'Daily Mail' reported.
The team instructed them on how to ease their discomfort , including reducing stress, improving sleep and avoiding caffeine. Half the patients were also told to drink 1.5 litres of water a day for three months, on top of their normal liquid intake.
The results showed that participants drinking extra water showed significant relief from headache.
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