OH !! THIS HEADACHE KILLS..

WAYS TO BEAT A HEADACHE WITHOUT PAINKILLERS......You may suffer a 'rebound  headache when you take too many tablets .

Here are some natural  ways to ease pain..

1 in 50 of us suffer rebound headaches because we pop many painkillers over  a long time...medical advice is to take painkillers no more than two days a week. Here are ways to ease the pain without tablets. 

                     

TAKE YOUR THUMB FOR A WALK OVER YOUR BIG TOE....

In reflexology, your big toe relates to your head and applyimg pressure on it will ease your headache and migraine. "Thumb-walk from the outer edge of the base of the big toe up the outside, over the top and down     the inside.Then "thumb -walk up the back of the toe from the base to the tip.

*TENNIS BALLS ADVANTAGE.......

Take two tennis balls and place them side by side in a sock so they're in a peanut shape.Now lie on your back and place the balls where your head meets your neck .Slowly tuck your chin down towards your chest as if nodding and repeat for one minute as the balls massage the neck.Then move your head from side to side as if saying no.This helps soothe the suboccipital muscles that are a major cause of tension headaches...

                             

                                                                             

*GULP DOWN A GLASS OF WATER...

A headache may be a sign that your body

needs  more water .Some experts say that when you're mildly to moderately dehydrated, the blood vessels in the brain narrow in an attempt to regulate body fluid levels, causing a headache....so if you 

have not drunk your quota of water...glug a glass of water.....

*EAT SOMETHING.......

Going too long without eating can trigger a headache. In your body the brain requires the most energy to function.If glucose levels drop too low...its one of the first areas affected and a headache can be a symtem

You should aim to eat a healthy diet at regular  intervals. You may also keep healthy snacks handy .Try wholegrain oatcakes, a banana or natural yoghurt with fruits.

*NOD YOUR HEAD......

Lots of headaches are caused by tension in
the neck muscles..(often the result of sleeping awkwardly or hunching at your desk all day) Gentle neck stretches can ease
muscle tightness and help ease the pain.Try the Head Nod :Drop your head down, tucking the chin in towards the upper chest.Lift your head and look slightly .Continue to nod your head slowly and smoothly.

   SOME EXERCISES TO RELIEVE HEADACHE

                     

*TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER..

Too much screen time can lead to 'computer vision syndrome'....symtoms include dry, burning eyes and headaches .

Some people also have an underlying difficulty where the eyes have reduced  stamina for focusing or working together. Others may simply need glasses. 

Your ears have pressure points..if slight

pressure is given with a clip ....reduces pressure in the respective areas.

*SLIP ON YOUR SUNGLASSES.....

Bright sunlight and glare from reflected  

sunlight can  trigger migranes and headaches in some people

....opt for polarised sunglasses that have special filters which block glare.

A pain  causes agony so it is best to avoid situations which aggravate the headache .

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE !!!