How to Get Rid Of a Bad Headache

Quick and easy information on how to get rid of -and overcome- a bad headache. Headaches can be caused by various ailments but whatever the cause, learn how to deal with the pain and get rid of the headache.

Instructions

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   Drink water. Many headaches are caused by dehydration. Insure you are drinking enough water by listening to your body's natural thirst indicators by always drinking when you are thirsty. Thirst is our body's way of indicating that we are low on water, and a bad headache can manifest if you ignore your thirst. So, experiencing a headache? Go for water first.

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   Remove your contact lenses. Many headaches are routinely caused by contact lenses over-use. Give your eyes some rest (and some oxygen) by removing your contacts even if it is for only a few hours. Your headache may be indicating that your eyes need relief from stress and a little oxygen.

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   Recruit a pair of hands to give you a temple massage- or do it yourself. Massage touch works well on relieving headache pain and tension. It is also useful on migraine headaches as the power of pressure point relief can instantly soothe away aches and pain. Have the area affected with pain massaged for at least 10 or more minutes to reap the soothing effects.

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   Start off with a mild pain reliever like Tylenol and get plenty of rest. Sometimes taking a pain reliever is unavoidable and the only relief for certain headaches. If you have frequent, routine bothersome headaches talk to your doctor today as headaches can be a symptom of a greater medical problem.