How do I get rid of my headach without pills or medication?

Answer 1

Trying rubbing an ice cube on your forehead. It works for me whenever i have a headache.

Answer 2

Headaches can be caused by a lack of water, and a bad diet.

Make sure the water you drink is alkaline (pH above 7) and that it has electrolytes (calcium, magnesium, potassium etc.). Without the electrolytes it goes out as fast as you put it in. San Pellegrino is a good choice--most bottled waters sold in the US don't list pH and probably because they are more acid than tap water. Check out http://www.ph-ion.com, and read "The Body's Many Cries for Water".

Read the ingredient labels on the food you eat. If there is a list of things that you cannot identify as something that grows in nature then don't eat it. Especially avoid any food or drink that contains High Fructose Corn Syrup. DON"T drink diet soda--ever.

Eat more fresh fruits and veges, but make sure they are organic or you will just be loading your body with pesticides.

Read "Your Health, Your Choice" by Dr. M. Ted Morter.

Check out the web site below. It lists alkaline foods that will help you feel better.

Answer 3

In my own search the one thing Ive learned above everything else is that everyone is different. Since headaches have so many possible causes, headache remedies vary considerably. If you can find the root cause behind your headaches youll be able to narrow your search for headache remedies down a lot. For instance, if you are suffering from headaches due to some kind of muscular strain in your back, shoulder, or neck, you can avoid activities that inflame these areas, and look into therapies that may help you recover. Likewise, if you are getting frequent sinus headaches, you may have allergies and some allergy medications may serve as effective headache remedies.

WATCH WHAT YOU EAT

Some headache sufferers notice a connection with eating or
drinking foods with aspartame. For those who are sensitive to the
chemical it may cause blood vessels to expand in the brain and
trigger a headache.

Caffeine is used to treat headaches. It's proprieties can assist
pain medication in providing relief and can be found in
medications to treat migraines. However, too much caffeine can
have a 'rebound' effect and actually cause headaches. If you
suffer from regular headaches you should avoid daily use of
caffeinated beverages such as coffee and certain sodas.

According to the McKinley Health Center, avoiding tobacco can
also reduce headaches.

Skipping meals may cause headaches in some people, so eating
regular meals may prevent headaches in these individuals.

REDUCE THE STRESS

Getting enough sleep is important for everyone. If you suffer
from tension headaches you may find getting your eight hours
every night reduces the amount or intensity of your headaches. On
the other hand, oversleeping can bring on a headache if you don't
get up at your regular time (such as on the weekend or during
holidays).

Some headaches also seem to be aggravated by too much sun.
Excessive exercise outdoors and lack of hydration can lead to
headaches. Keep eyes shaded and be sure to drink plenty of water
when outdoors.

Not surprisingly it was recently found that women wearing tight
ponytails had an increased risk of tension headaches. Releasing
or loosening the hair and performing a brief massage to the head
can bring almost immediate relief.

MEDICATE

What you may think is a sinus headache may actually be a
migraine. A consultation with your doctor may determine if you
should switch to a migraine medication.

According to the NHF, tension headaches caused by stress should
respond to reducing the stress or use of over-the-counter
analgesics. However, if headaches occur almost daily you need to
look for ways of dealing with the stress and discuss other
options with your doctor.

As with caffeine, regular daily use of over the counter
medications can actually cause headaches.

If headaches occur for long periods, are unusually intense or do
not respond to pain medication after several days you should seek
treatment and diagnosis from a health care professional.

Leading a healthy and active lifestyle has many health benefits,
including a reduction of tension-type headaches. Combining a
healthy lifestyle with avoidance of triggers may help you find
relief from tension-type headaches.

The information contained in this article is for educational purposes
only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any
disease. Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any
health care program.

Answer 4

Here's a remedy that works for my migraines...sometimes...
look at your right or left hand with your fingers splayed straight out. See the expanse of skin on your hand where your index finger kinda joins into your hand and where your thumb begins?
Like if you're making a "L" with your index finger and your thumb----ANYWAY, grab the skin/meat where the L parts join themselves with your OTHER hand's thumb & index finger---just exert the same pressure--thumb on top, index finger on the bottom of the "L" hand....just keep pressing and after a while, the headache will go away.
Sorry if this is long, but it's easier to show you how to do it rather than typing it out...
Supposedly it's a acupuncture site or something.
Good luck

Answer 5

There is supposedly a nerve ending in the webbing between your thumb and pointer finger that will affect your headache. When massaged, it diminishes your headache. I don't know if this is a fact or just a way to psyche oout your brain. I've tried it and it's worked.

Answer 6

This isn't a very 'relaxing' choice I go for but when I get headaches, I drink a lot of water and go lay down in a fresh dark room! By fresh, I mean cool :)

Answer 7

I have used Vicks vaporub on my head or nape, depending where the headache was, or the temples at times, got some rest, and got better in no time at all. For miganes a dark room and some sleep or at least rest is also helpful

Answer 8

What kind of headache are you getting.... go to sleep or I usually take a hot shower... it works for me without taking any medication. Or what we, Chinese, usually do is... use your index fingers to press hard on the pressure point beside the outside of your eyebrow. That pressure points help release headache.

Answer 9

Your best bet is to put a warm towel or heating pad(on low) on the top of your head.(or where ever the headache is) Let it sit there for as long as you need it. It will go away in no time.
Good luck and feel better.

Answer 10

There is an eye mask that you can purchase at a pharmacy. Put it in the freezer for the required amount of time then place it over your eyes and forehead. It's made for headaches. It can be used over and over.