Headache Relief

Headache causes can run the gamut from a tight hat to a a stressful day. Here's 9 of the most common headache causes and what to do when they hit you.

1. Apply a soothing face pack. Face packs are a wonderful way of de-stressing yourself. Many grocery stores and beauty supply stores carry them, or you can make your own face pack at home using things that are 100% safe on your skin.

One of the best face packs that I have come across that is equally effective for a sinus headache as well as a tension headache is a curd face pack.

What you have to do is chill curd in the refrigerator for a few minutes. If you do not have curd, yogurt will do. Then all you have to do is apply a thin coating of this curd or yogurt on your forehead and on the region around your eyes.

But you must be careful to see that it does not get into your eyes. When you feel that the first coat has dried up apply one more coat. Then lie down with your face up for five to ten minutes.

2. Listen to soft music, preferably without ear phones.

3. Practice yoga. It sounds simple, but it really does work.

4. Prayer is an excellent way of de-stressing yourself.

5. Breathe plenty of fresh air.

6. Quit drinking if it is a habit. Reduce your alcohol consumption to only 2 – 3 glasses a week. If headaches persist, try to quit completely.

7. Don't drink to excess. This only causes a hangover, which can bring a monstrous headache that lasts for hours. Here's a few tips to help you keep the hangover headache away.

--The hangover headache is usually the result of dehydration so if you increase your intake of water, you can keep a hangover headache at bay.

--Dilute your drink with water instead of soda. The more water you take in, the better.

-- Never start drinking on an empty stomach.

--Drink a glass of milk one or two hours before you leave for the party.

--Munch on snacks while you are drinking.

--Cheese is good to prevent a hangover headache.

--For every ounce of alcohol that you consume, make it a point to consume a glass of plain water

8. Try to keep from getting too frustrated, whether it is caused by work, taking care of the kids, or other factors. When you feel yourself loosing control, take a step back and take 10 deep breaths. Frustration can easily bring on a tension headache.

9. Colors too have an impact. The colors around you can have an impact on the way your mind works. This is especially true when it comes to the rooms you move about in.

Red and orange are clearly not the most suitable colors for your bedroom and the living room. It is better to go for light pastel shades or dark soothing colors like blues and greens.

Follow these simple and uncomplicated steps towards eliminating your headache causes, and your headaches will soon be only a memory.

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