12 Easy Ways on How to Get Rid of a Headache Fast

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12 Easy Ways on How to Get Rid of a Headache
Fast
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Headaches are common in todays busy life. People
who get headaches occasionally usually try to
find easy ways on how to get rid of a headache
without understanding the underlying cause of the
pain The pain can be mild to severe. Anybody who
has endured the pain knows how discomforting that
can be. Nowadays we live a very hectic life. We
are continuously balancing our work life with
your family commitments. Late-night shifts, early
hours of work, emotional stress, and unhealthy
lifestyle are the root causes of headaches.  
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Types of Headaches and Their Causes

• Tension Tension is the most common cause of
  headaches. These headaches are more common in
  women over 20. The symptoms are characterized by
  the stiffening of the muscles in the scalp,
  shoulders, and neck area. 
• Cluster headaches These headaches can cause
  excruciating pain or a burning sensation on the
  sides of the head or the eyes. You will get tears
  in your eyes that may cause nasal congestion or
  runny nose. The pain can last for a few weeks and
  occur more than once in a day.
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• Alcoholism Excessive alcohol intake. Alcoholism
  is a clear trigger to headaches.

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• Migraine Migraine headaches are most common
  and can cause a severe throbbing sensation in the
  head along with dizziness, blurred vision, or
  nausea. The pain can be mild to severe. Migraines
  can occur several times in a month. Migraine can
  also occur with no head pain especially in older
  people. They may experience other symptoms.
• Hormonal headaches Your hormones can play a
  major role in causing headaches. Women going
  through menopause, pregnancy, menstruation cycle,
  or some hormone replacement therapy are prone to
  headaches.

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Natural remedies for headaches

• There are a lot of over-the-counter pain
  medications available in the market that can give
  you instant relief from headaches. But Long-term
  use of pain medications can have side effects and
  can harm your health. This is a reason why some
  people do not prefer pain medications. Here is
  the good news. Thankfully, nature is bountiful
  and has gifted us a host of Natural Remedies For
  Headaches which are simple and do not need a trip
  to the drugstore.
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• Hydrate your Body
• Recent studies have shown that chronic
  dehydration can cause irritation, tension,
  headaches, and migraines. The remedy is simple.
  Quickly hydrate yourself by drinking a few
  glasses of water. You will get relief within 30
  minutes or an hour.
• Reduce Alcohol Intake
• Some people may also experience headaches
  due to alcohol intake. Alcohol can induce
  migraines and severe pain. It also causes
  frequent urination and may cause temporary
  dehydration. The loss of fluid due to frequent
  urination may cause headaches.

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• Yoga and Meditation
• If you are new to yoga, try out some
  gentle techniques that help to relax the muscles
  of your body. You can start with deep breathing
  along with some light meditation. It will help
  you relax. Avoid rigorous yoga or difficult
  postures. This might trigger the pain even more.
  Talk to your yoga instructor about the history of
  your migraines. Many instructors prefer Hatha
  yoga. This is gentle yoga and works well with
  beginners
• Cold Compress
•   Here is an easy remedy. Take a cold
  compress. An ice pack reduces inflammation
  tightens the blood vessels and helps to reduce
  pain. Take an ice pack and cover it with a soft
  towel and apply the compress on your forehead or
  at the back of your neck. It is helpful during
  severe migraine attacks and will reduce pain.

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