Get Rid of a Headache Fast

Headaches are a very common problem. People of all ages get headaches from time to time in a day. They can cause unbearable pain along with nausea and, at times, vomiting.

Causes of headaches that are in common are tension, stress, restlessness, sinus problems, migraines,dehydration.and lack of sleep. 

Many people reach for over-the-counter medicines to get rid of their headaches. However, you can get instant pain relief using some easy and natural home remedies instead of taking pills.

For example, gently pressing the webbed area between your thumb and index finger for about a minute can help ease your headache. Repeat on your other hand as well.

Here are the top 6 ways to get rid of a headache very easily at home.

1. Water

If the cause of your headache is dehydration, you can easily get relief from the pain by rehydrating your body by drinking lots and lots of water a day.

• Simply drink a glass of water at the first sign of a headache and continue taking small sips throughout the day so to prevent dehydration.
• Along with water, you can have sports drinks. The electrolytes present in sports drinks can treat headaches caused by tension and dehydration.

When you suffer from a headache, stay away from drinks like alcohol that can dehydrate your body.

2. Ice Pack

Placing a cold compress like an ice pack on your forehead will numb the pain, help shrink the blood vessels and improve circulation to the area. This particular remedy works well for headaches due to stress or sinus problems so you should try it out each time you feel stressed out.

• Wrap some ice cubes or crushed ice in a thin towel. Hold it against your forehead for a few minutes to remove headache. A bag of frozen vegetables can also serve as an icepack. Your should never apply ice directly on your skin as it can damage the skin and leave it red in color.
• Alternatively, apply a cold cloth on your head and temples for 10 minutes and repeat the process for some time until you get relief.

3. Hot Water

If you apply heat on the back of your neck can relieve headaches caused by stress and depression. Heat relaxes tensed muscles, alleviating the pain.

• Simply apply a hot water bag to the back of your neck or take a hot shower directing the water onto the back of your neck.
• Another option that you can go for is to fill a tub with bearable hot water and put your hands in it for 10 to 15 minutes. This will improve blood circulation and hence will give you relief from the headache.
• If you are suffering from headaches that are chronic, you can dip your legs in a bucket of hot water for like 10 minutes before going to bed.

4. Lemon

Lemon is a very powerful and effective ingredient to treat headaches because it is refreshing and relaxing and it tastes good as well. Moreover, it helps to maintain the acid-alkaline balance in the body.

• Drinking warm water mixed with juice squeezed from a lemon will reduce the intensity of a headache and provide relief. This very easy remedy is beneficial for headaches caused by gas in the stomach.
• Another option is to apply lemon crusts, pounded into a paste which you can then apply on your forehead to immediately relieve pain.

5. Apple

Apples and apple cider vinegar both can be used to fight off a headache and leave you in relief. They help to maintaine the acid-alkaline balance in the body. It can also be noted that simply the smell of green apples can help reduce migraine headaches.

• When you wake up in the morning with a headache, eat a piece of apple sprinkled with some salt over it and then drink some warm water.
• Fill a large bowl alternatively with steaming hot water and add 3 to 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to it. You can also hold a hot towel against your head
• Another option is that you can add 2 teaspoons of some apple cider vinegar to a glass of water. You can also try adding a little honey and lemon juice. Drink it 2 or 3 times a day.

6. Peppermint

Peppermint has calming and soothing properties that can help treat headaches and make you feel fresh.

• You can make a herbal tea by adding 1 teaspoon of dried peppermint to a cup of boiling water and then cover it and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain and add some honey to sweeten it. Sip the tea slowly.
• You can also use peppermint oil to gently massage your jaws and the back of your neck for instant pain relief.
• Inhaling the soothing aroma of peppermint steam can also help ease headache as well as accompanying symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting.