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Headaches rank amongst the most common and frequent ailments. A headache is not a disease, but may be indicative of other underlying problems. Although common and generally not serious, headaches are common in about 50-75% of all teens. However, recurrent headaches can upset and worry an individual to a great extent. The most common types of headaches that people in their teens and early twenties have are tension headaches and migraines. In some cases these problems may require a visit to a medical provider. Treatment: 1. If oral medications are causing your headache nausea, you may ask your healthcare provider about migraine medications that come in the form of a nasal spray or ones that dissolve under your tongue. The nasal medications are sprayed into your nose at the onset of your headache and can actually help prevent the headache from becoming severe. 2. Eat foods which are nutritionally rich and low in calories. (Vegetables, fruits, etc.) 3. Avoid all refined and processed foods. (No cake, cookies, crackers, pasta or white bread.) 4. Many headaches are caused by dehydration, which causes muscle contraction. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water every day is recommended, not only to prevent and relieve headaches but essential to maintaining general well-being. 5. There is another type of holistic medicine that can help chronic headaches and that is acupuncture. Acupuncturists can activate pressure points and nerves on the body that can help end the pain associated with chronic headaches. 6. Not all headaches require medical attention. Some physicians recommend adding more exercise to your daily routine or removing certain foods from your diet. Stress management can also aid in the reduction of headaches, especially migraine. Over the counter drugs, which contain acetaminophen or paracetamol, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, tylenol and advil can help reduce the pain associated with headache. 7. Headaches can be caused by tight muscles at the base of the skull, which compress both the blood vessels and the nerves. You can release the tightness by tucking your chin, interlacing your fingers behind your head, and gently pressing your head back into your hands (which provide resistance). Hold for about a count of eight and repeat several times. 8. Shiatsu is a form of acupressure rather than acupuncture. As a natural remedy for migraine, shiatsu massage helps relieve tension and reduce stress. Whereas migraine tends to block blood flow or cause “overflow” to the lower head, shiatsu massage releases the blood flow and energy, restoring natural flow. 9. The other things was to consume lots of water. Some headaches are caused by muscle spasms in the neck and properly hydrated muscles are less likely to spasm and cause pain. 10. Sometimes gently pulling on your hair will help to reduce pressure and pain. You would need to start at the back of the neck and gently tug on the hair as close to the scalp as you can. Do this for at least 3 to 5 seconds then let go and work your way to the front of the head. Read About home remedies Also Read About home remedies for hangover and home remedies for headache Post a comment in response: |
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