What is a natural way you deal with a headache that has helped you?!

What is a natural way you deal with a headache that has helped you?

Tell me some ways you naturally get rid of a headache. This doesn't mean taking over the counter or/& prescription drugs.

5 months ago
What if you were at work with a headache? What would you do then?

Mrs. CalTex,
The two most common headaches are tension headaches and sinus headaches. Both of these can be relieved, somewhat, by heat.

You can make a hot compress by wetting some paper towels and microwaving them for several seconds. Be careful, however, because if they get too hot they or the steam from them can burn you. I prefer to use a washcloth or dishtowel, but you may not be able to get one at work. I also put the compress in a plastic bag.

Apply the compress to the painful area for ten minutes (or more if the pain just won't go away.)

If it is your sinuses (pain under, above and between your eyes) hold the compress over them with your head tilted back. For Sinus pain you can also help by sipping hot beverages, hold the very warm (but not scalding) liquid in your mouth for a second or two so the heat rises to your sinuses. Sometimes chewing gum will help with sinus pain as it can jostle the sinus cavities and encourage drainage.

If you have a persistant problem with headaches at work, you may want to buy a re-usable microwave pillow or compress... ones filled with rice or buckwheat are very soothing.

I agree, though, that persistant headaches should be discussed with your doctor.

I hope you feel better soon!

P.S. I respect that you don't want to take drugs. But if you're not totally opposed to pills two generic sudafed and any over-the-counter painkiller are the best remedy I've found for sinus headaches... and I get them a lot.