How to get rid of a headache

The cause of the headache is usually the stretching or squeezing of the brain vessels due to increased intracranial pressure. To date, there is a massmedicines in the form of tablets that perfectly cope with a headache. You will be told about them in detail in any pharmacy. However, it should be remembered that a variety of chemical drugs do not always help, in addition, they can even harm the body.

In order to get rid of a headache, sometimes just drink a glass of water: take 15-20 sips, after which you need to relax for a few minutes, and the headache will necessarily recede.

Excellent helps hot tub. As an alternative, you can just stab your legs for 15-20 minutes. However, this method will be useful only if the head falls ill at home.

One of the most effective methods to get rid of a headache is acupressure, which was used even in ancient China. Before you begin, it should be noted that all actions must be performed effortlessly and very carefully. First of all, it is necessary to grope for yourself a small dimple under the base of the skull on the nape, just between the vertical muscles of the neck. Then you need to close your eyes, turn your head back and massage it for a few minutes using the thumbs of both hands. Then the middle and index fingers should be pressed on the points below the cheekbones, which is in line with the eyes. Massaging should be performed for about one minute. The third point is on the wrist (2 centimeters below the palm). This point should also be massaged for one minute with your fingers, and then change your hands. In the event that you performed the acupressure correctly, the pain immediately begins to recede.

There is a huge amount Folk methods that help get rid of headaches. For example, whiskey and forehead can be smeared with gratedlemon (with skin). In addition, in the ears can be put cotton swabs, previously soaked in beet juice. Good strong green tea, in which you can still add a small pinch of mint. Thanks to such a drink in 10-15 minutes the pain will recede. Even with a headache, mint tea with lemon and honey is quite good. The principle of action of this tea is to expand the blood vessels.

Separately worth a talk about the prevention of headacheto prevent its occurrence or at leastreduce the frequency of its appearance. The first thing you should do is to get enough sleep, for this purpose it's enough 7-8 hours a day. It will also be useful to do sports or just perform periodic physical exercises. We still do not recommend to drink beverages containing caffeine. In addition, if you have headaches often enough, completely erase alcoholic beverages and cigarettes from your life. Eat nuts and dried fruits, as these products perfectly contribute to the prevention of headaches.

It is worth noting that if you are concerned aboutdescribed above methods of getting rid of the pain, then with regular attacks of headache, we recommend to see a doctor and use medicines that are sold in pharmacies.