{"id":9540,"date":"2012-11-14T04:00:13","date_gmt":"2012-11-14T12:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=9540"},"modified":"2012-11-14T04:00:13","modified_gmt":"2012-11-14T12:00:13","slug":"headaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/headaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Healing Headaches: 4 Natural Remedies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/headaches.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9541\" title=\"headaches\" src=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/headaches.jpg\" alt=\"headaches\" width=\"600\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/headaches.jpg 600w, https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/headaches-300x161.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Do you struggle with headaches? Rather than popping a pill for the occasional headache, try some of these natural remedies!<\/h3>\n<p>There are so many causes for headaches, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/tag\/natural-remedies\/\">natural remedy<\/a> that works best will depend on what&#8217;s causing your pain. These are a few common causes for headaches:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>tension<\/strong> &#8211; Are you stressed out?<\/li>\n<li><strong>eye strain<\/strong> &#8211; Do you spend your day in front of a screen or reading fine print?<\/li>\n<li><strong>allergies or other environmental factors<\/strong> &#8211; Is there something in your home or office environment that&#8217;s triggering your headaches?<\/li>\n<li><strong>diet<\/strong> &#8211; Are certain foods headache triggers for you?<\/li>\n<li><strong>dehydration<\/strong> &#8211; Are you sure you&#8217;re getting enough water?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On the next few pages, check out some helpful home remedies for treating these common headache causes. Of course, if your headaches recur for more than a week or two or they are so sever that they are impacting your work and home life, you should contact your doctor to see if something more serious is going on.<\/p>\n<p>There are a couple of things that you can do that help no matter what&#8217;s causing your headaches. The top two ways to prevent and even help ease a headache are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Drink water<\/strong> &#8211; Dehydration is a common cause for headaches. Drinking water also helps your body flush things out, like allergens and toxins that can cause you headaches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exercise<\/strong> &#8211; Getting up and getting moving can help prevent or ease headaches for a number of reasons. The why varies from cause to cause, but you&#8217;d be surprised at how even a brisk walk around the block can help relieve a headache if you catch it in time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Up Next: <a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/?p=9540&amp;page=2\">Soothing a tension headache<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/cat.mhtml?lang=en&amp;search_source=search_form&amp;version=llv1&amp;anyorall=all&amp;safesearch=1&amp;searchterm=headache&amp;search_group=#id=53423104&amp;src=c853c4c88deb473d12ffd3b37e4c7c2a-1-20\" target=\"_blank\">Headache<\/a> photo via Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8270\" title=\"running\" src=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/running.jpg\" alt=\"100-Up did wonders for my running routine!\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/running.jpg 500w, https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/running-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>1. Fight a Tension Headache with Exercise<\/h3>\n<p>Gentle and even strenuous exercise can do wonders for a tension headache. Simple stretches, like neck rolls, help loosen up the muscles where you&#8217;re storing that tension, and vigorous exercise actually helps your body cope better with stress. To help fight and prevent tension headaches, try:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Neck Rolls<\/strong> &#8211; Sit comfortably, and slowly roll your head from side to side, taking time to pause anywhere that you feel tension. Let gravity ever so gently stretch things out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jaw Massage<\/strong> &#8211; This is a simple massage you can give yourself. Many of us store tension in our jaws. Use your fingertips to gently massage your jaw right at the hinge, then walk your fingers down your jawline to you chin and back, stopping to massage anywhere that you find tension.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shoulder Rolls<\/strong> &#8211; Shoulders are another area where we hold on to stress. Roll your shoulders forwards 10-15 times, then backwards 10-15 times, pausing wherever you feel tightness. You can repeat this 3-5 times to help work out a tension headache.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Child&#8217;s Pose<\/strong> &#8211; This yoga posture is wonderful for releasing tension. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yogajournal.com\/poses\/475\" target=\"_blank\">Check out how to do this posture over at Yoga Journal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Walking, Jogging, or Cycling<\/strong> &#8211; Working up a sweat releases endorphins and hormones that help your body cope with stress. If you&#8217;re in the middle of a headache, try a short walk around the block, and try incorporating cardiovascular <a href=\"http:\/\/vibrantwellnessjournal.com\/2012\/11\/06\/pregnancy-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\">exercise<\/a> into your routine on a regular basis to work out that tension before it causes you pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Up Next: <a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/?p=9540&amp;page=3\">How to fight an eye strain headache<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/cat.mhtml?lang=en&amp;search_source=search_form&amp;version=llv1&amp;anyorall=all&amp;safesearch=1&amp;searchterm=running&amp;search_group=&amp;orient=&amp;search_cat=&amp;searchtermx=&amp;photographer_name=&amp;people_gender=&amp;people_age=&amp;people_ethnicity=&amp;people_number=&amp;commercial_ok=&amp;color=&amp;show_color_wheel=1#id=90629677&amp;src=f4c419b036fe317eb08633d5d0e312bb-1-9\" target=\"_blank\">Running<\/a> photo via Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9542\" title=\"woman on laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/woman-on-laptop.jpg\" alt=\"looking at a computer screen\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/woman-on-laptop.jpg 600w, https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/woman-on-laptop-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>2. Take a Beat to Combat Eye Strain<\/h3>\n<p>If you have any kind of desk job, chances are you look at screens for a big part of your day. Then, maybe you head home, make supper, and then relax in front of the TV or computer &#8211; more screens! &#8211; before getting ready for bed. All of that screen time can be tough on our bodies, and it can cause eye strain headaches. Here are some ways to treat eye strain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step Away<\/strong> &#8211; Get up and go for a short walk. You don&#8217;t have to go far or be gone long. Take 5-10 minutes every couple of hours to rest your eyes. You can walk around the block, head to the break room for some tea,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus<\/strong> &#8211; When you&#8217;re looking at screens or reading for hours at a time, you&#8217;re focusing your eyes at a specific distance. It&#8217;s exhausting for your eye muscles, so when an eye strain headache starts to creep up on you, try taking a few minutes to focus on something far away. Even just looking across the room can help, but if you can get to a window or go outside, the further off you can focus the better!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Light it Up<\/strong> &#8211; I know, your mom probably nagged you about watching TV in the dark or reading by dim lamp light, but she was right! You don&#8217;t have to turn on every light in the room, but make sure you do have some good lighting to offset the glow of the screen. You can also turn down your screen&#8217;s brightness &#8211; this can help with eyestrain and makes your computer use less energy. A double win!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Up Next: <a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/?p=9540&amp;page=4\">Escaping environmental triggers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/cat.mhtml?lang=en&amp;search_source=search_form&amp;version=llv1&amp;anyorall=all&amp;safesearch=1&amp;searchterm=looking+at+computer+screen&amp;search_group=&amp;orient=&amp;search_cat=&amp;searchtermx=&amp;photographer_name=&amp;people_gender=&amp;people_age=&amp;people_ethnicity=&amp;people_number=&amp;commercial_ok=&amp;color=&amp;show_color_wheel=1#id=70430122&amp;src=da1d2e158b93b3810fe949793b1e2003-1-8\" target=\"_blank\">Screen<\/a> photo via Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9543\" title=\"air freshener stinks\" src=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/air-freshener-stinks.jpg\" alt=\"air freshener stinks\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/air-freshener-stinks.jpg 600w, https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/air-freshener-stinks-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>3. Environmental Triggers<\/h3>\n<p>This is a tricky one, because if your headaches are allergy-related, it&#8217;s harder to escape the cause than if it&#8217;s something in your home that you can control. Here are some tips to get you started:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hide Indoors<\/strong> &#8211; I hate to tell you to stay inside, but if pollen causes seasonal allergies for you, avoiding the pollen is your best bet. You can also try eating local honey to help your body get used to the local pollen<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eliminate!<\/strong> &#8211; We come into contact with so many chemicals on a daily basis, and some of these chemicals can trigger headaches, especially fragrances. If you&#8217;re using artificial room deodorizers, try eliminating those to see if your headaches subside. You can also switch to &#8220;free and clear&#8221; soaps and detergents, so you&#8217;re not carrying fragrance around with you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step Outside<\/strong> &#8211; I know, I just said stay inside, but if your headache is developing indoors, it could be something in your house that&#8217;s causing it. Get out for some fresh air and see if that helps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Up Next: <a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/?p=9540&amp;page=5\">Finding food triggers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/cat.mhtml?lang=en&amp;search_source=search_form&amp;version=llv1&amp;anyorall=all&amp;safesearch=1&amp;searchterm=air+freshener&amp;search_group=&amp;orient=&amp;search_cat=&amp;searchtermx=&amp;photographer_name=&amp;people_gender=&amp;people_age=&amp;people_ethnicity=&amp;people_number=&amp;commercial_ok=&amp;color=&amp;show_color_wheel=1#id=18209962&amp;src=a2c713060699da90e72cab41d4e5a870-1-19\" target=\"_blank\">Air Fresheners Stink<\/a> photo via Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8864 aligncenter\" title=\"red wine\" src=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/files\/2012\/05\/red-wine-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"drinking red wine can dull your teeth over time\" width=\"600\" \/> Drinking a lot of red wine can dull your teeth over time.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Elimination Diet for Food-Triggered Headaches<\/h3>\n<p>One of my girlfriends gets terrible migraines, and she&#8217;s the one that first hipped me to the elimination diet. What&#8217;s tricky about food triggers is that, like environmental triggers, they&#8217;re different for different people. The best way to suss out what your triggers are is:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Check out<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/migraines-headaches\/guide\/triggers-specific-foods\" target=\"_blank\">this list of common headache triggers<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start eliminating!<\/strong> To suss out what&#8217;s a problem for you, just go down the list, cutting out each food for a few weeks to see if your headaches subside. This can take time, since you have to go one at a time, but finding your triggers can help you avoid headaches without taking drugs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep a list of your triggers,<\/strong> so you&#8217;ll know what foods to avoid. Many people have more than one, so a list can help you remember.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read labels.<\/strong> Now that you know your triggers, check food labels when you&#8217;re shopping to avoid foods that have these on the ingredients list. You might be surprised at what foods contain aspartame, for example.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Do you suffer from headaches? What natural remedies have helped you in the past?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/cat.mhtml?lang=en&amp;search_source=search_form&amp;version=llv1&amp;anyorall=all&amp;safesearch=1&amp;searchterm=drinking+red+wine&amp;search_group=&amp;orient=&amp;search_cat=&amp;searchtermx=&amp;photographer_name=&amp;people_gender=&amp;people_age=&amp;people_ethnicity=&amp;people_number=&amp;commercial_ok=&amp;color=&amp;show_color_wheel=1#id=59093101&amp;src=9751a747633057e62f57be76eee2e7ec-1-86\" target=\"_blank\">Red Wine<\/a> photo via Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you struggle with headaches? 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