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15 Hacks For The Stubborn Headache

Here are some at home tips and tricks to get rid of that pesky headache

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15 Hacks For The Stubborn Headache

If you're like me, you get headaches pretty often. There are a lot of medications that you can take for a quick fix, but I try to stay away from those if I can. There are so many at-home remedies for headaches, and I decided to name a few of my headache hacks for someone who doesn't want to go on medication, or is just looking for some other ideas.

1. Daith piercing.

This is the ultimate fix. Almost everyone who has gotten a daith piercing will tell you that it works miracles, and reduces headaches often.

2. Diet Coke.

This is my life saver. Caffeine has been proven to help headaches and migraines, but there's something about Diet Coke that always helps me. However, if Diet Coke isn't your thing, try regular Coke because it works wonders as well. I have also found that other sodas like Sprite and Dr. Pepper do not work as well with headaches.

3. Goody's Powder.

Goody's Powder is the one thing I take for a quick fix. This stuff is basically a shot of caffeine and Tylenol, and it works in about 15 minutes. It's a miracle powder. However, get the orange flavor because otherwise the taste will make you want to puke. Goody's is about $6.99.

4. Glass of water.

Tried and true. This is probably the best thing you can do for yourself, chug that glass of water.

5. Cold eye mask.

These help tremendously by putting something cold on the inflicted area of the headache. Jet.com has them starting at $7.49.

6. Nadi shodhana breath.

This is my secret weapon. By focusing on breathing, it helps bring air to the brain and sooth and relax you. Thus, helping with the headache. Nadi shodhana breath is also called alternating breath. Here's a link with instruction on how to do nadi shodhana breath: http://www.chopra.com/ccl/nadi-shodhana-how-to-pra...

7. Yoga

Yoga is restorative for the body, and helps with headaches and the like. Yoga with Adrienne provides YouTube videos that help specifically with headaches. She's a rock star, and it helps so much! Here's one of her headache yoga videos.

8. Feet in cold water, something cool on back of neck.

This helps you relax and gets to the root of the problem.

9. Head scratcher.

These help massage the problem areas, and feel fantastic.


10. Foot rubs

Foot rubs can help you relax, while also taking your focus away from your brain and restoring your body.

11. Self head massage.

By massaging the crown of your head, base of your neck and your temples, you relive stress in the problem areas.

12. Bananas.

It's bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S. Now that that's stuck in your head, bananas are actually a great help with migraines because of the potassium they provide.

13. Lavender oil.


Lavendar oil is super soothing for a headache. I usually sprinkle some on my pillows before I sleep if I've had a headache. It really helps.

14. Coconut water.

Coconut water is an acquired taste, but it helps with headaches tremendously.

15. Sleep.

If all else fails, take a nap.

Do not...

Watch TV, use your phone or read books. These things will only make your headache worse.

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