Best Things for a Headache

Best Things for a Headache

Best Things for a Headache

Do you have a severe headache problem? take a look at the best things for a headache to get rid of that problem in simple ways by Dr. Brian Grosberg, assistant professor of neurology and director of Inpatient Headache Program at Montefiore Headache Center in Bronx, N.Y.

1. Drink water

“Dehydration can be a big cause of headaches,” Grosberg said.

2. Drink caffeine

Caffeine is a double-edged sword – it can help and hinder headaches.“Caffeine can restrict blood vessels, it can lessen pain, it’s a constituent of some pain over-the-counter pain medicines, but it can also trigger headaches for some people,” Grosberg said. “If someone uses caffeine excessively, it can cause a rebound headache, making existing headaches worse.”

3. Tying a headband around the head

Grosberg said this is a practice that’s been done since ancient times, and he’s not sure how it came about, but some people claim it works.

4. Fish oil

Enthusiasts claim that fish oil reduces inflammation and works by restricting the blood vessels in your temples. Grosberg said there’s no sound evidence, but he recommends trying it.

5. Peppermint oil

Rub it on the part of your head that hurts. “There’s been no literature to support this, but again, people say it works,” Grosberg said.

6. Eat ginger or take ginger capsules

“No one really knows how this works either,” Grosberg said. “It clearly reduces nausea, but other than that …”

7. Magnesium

Grosberg said this has been studied and when taken in doses of 400 to 600 milligrams per day, magnesium is effective for menstrual-associated migraines and migraines associated with auras. The downside: Magnesium may cause diarrhea, if you take too much, Grosberg said.

8.Butterbur

The most effective “natural medicine,” Grosberg said, is called butterbur, or petasites. Butterbur is a plant grown in Germany, and extensive studies have proven that in pill form, it is very effective in treating migraine pain and asthma, as well as alleviate upset stomachs. Butterbur is safe, although it can only be ordered online.

9. Cold (or hot) compress

This is another remedy that no one knows why it works, but it some swear by it. “It’s hard to study something like that,” Grosberg said. “It can have a placebo effect, or it can have a distracting effect on the patient. But a lot of patients swear by it.”

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