<div><p>Having a headache can really ruin your day. From throbbing pain between your eyes, to pressure in your sinuses or feeling a beating drum on the top of your head, it can be hard to concentrate when you are dealing with this ailment. </p><p>There are <a href="https://www.shared.com/5-types-of-headache-you-need-to-know-about/">many types of headaches </a>and a lot of the time we reach for the medicine cabinet to get some quick relief. </p><p>Did you know that you could probably take care of some of the pain without the pill bottle?</p><p>Whether you suffer from stress, tension, sinus problems, migraines, dehydration or lack of sleep headaches, try these tricks to relieve the pain without drugs. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/2.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/2_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/2_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/2_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/2_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Shuttershock</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><h3>Drink Some Water</h3><p>A lot of tension headaches are caused by fatigue. Fatigue is a side effect of dehydration, so a glass of water can give you some relief from the cause of the pain. </p><p>Along with water you can drink sports drinks. The electrolytes can help treat headaches caused by tension and dehydration. </p><p>Drinking enough water regular can actually reduce the severity of headaches and migraines, reducing how many pain killers you need to take. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/Drinking-Water.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/Drinking-Water_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/Drinking-Water_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/Drinking-Water_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Yes Vegetarian</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><h3>Try an Ice Pack</h3><p>Place a cold compress like an ice pack on your forehead and it will numb the pain and help shrink the blood vessels, which will improve circulation to the area. </p><p>This method works well for headaches that are due to stress or sinus problems. </p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><h3>Warm Compresses Can Do The Trick</h3><p>Applying heat to the back of your neck can relieve headaches that are caused by stress. Heat relaxes tense muscles and can alleviate the throbbing pain that you are feeling. </p><p>If you suffer from chronic headaches, dip your legs in a bucket filled with hot water for 10 minutes before bed. This can help to improve blood circulation which will reduce your headache moments. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/Hot-and-Cold-Compress.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>INLIFE Healthcare</cite></figcaption></figure></div><h3>Suck Up Some Lemon</h3><p><a href="https://www.shared.com/go-suck-a-lemon-it-could-have-serious-health-benefits-2050979045/">Drinking warm water mixed with the juice</a> squeezed from half a lemon will reduce the intensity of a headache. </p><p>This particular remedy helps with headaches that are caused by gas in the stomach. </p><p><strong>Find out which nut you can eat to relieve a headache on the next page. </strong></p><p></p><p></p><h3>Go Nuts</h3><p>Instead of popping a pill when you have a headache, toss back a few almonds. For every-day tension-type headaches, almonds can be a natural remedy. It acts as a pain reliever because it contains salicin, which is a popular agent in over the counter medicines. </p><p>Note: People who suffer from migraines might actually find that almonds are a trigger food, so they may have the opposite effect that you are intending. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/4DP6hy4.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/4DP6hy4_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/4DP6hy4_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/4DP6hy4_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/4DP6hy4_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/4DP6hy4_GH_content_950px.jpg 950w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/4DP6hy4_GH_content_1050px.jpg 1050w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/4DP6hy4_GH_content_1150px.jpg 1150w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/4DP6hy4_GH_content_1250px.jpg 1250w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/4DP6hy4_GH_content_1350px.jpg 1350w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/4DP6hy4_GH_content_1450px.jpg 1450w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/4DP6hy4_GH_content_1550px.jpg 1550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/4DP6hy4_GH_content_1630px.jpg 1630w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Imgur</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><h3>Apply an Apple Cider Vinegar Compress</h3><p><a href="https://www.shared.com/i-never-knew-apple-cider-vinegar-could-have-these-health-benefits/">Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in recent years. </a>For good reason too. If you feel a headache coming on, create yourself an apple cider vinegar compress to get it gone quick!</p><h2>Ingredients</h2><ul><li>1/4 apple cider vinegar </li><li>Roughly 3 cups of boiling water</li><li>1 cup of fresh cool water</li></ul><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><h2>Directions</h2><ol><li>Pour apple cider vinegar into a large boil. </li><li>Fill the bowl halfway with boiling water. </li><li>Place a towel over your head so it drapes over the bowl, trapping the steam.</li><li>Hold your face over it and breathe deeply. </li><li>Do this for 5-10 minutes and then drink a glass of cool water. </li></ol><p></p><h3>Get Moving</h3><p>When you have a headache the last thing you are thinking about is going for a workout. Getting up and moving, and outside in the fresh air if possible can work wonders. Good exercise releases endorphins, which can dull the pain the headache is causing. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/askwell_headache2-tmagArticle-v2.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/06/askwell_headache2-tmagArticle-v2_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>New York Times</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><h3>Stretch, Relax and Breath</h3><p>Life is busy, and often we take the stress out on our body. Knotting up the muscles in the upper back, neck and shoulders can create tension-type headaches. </p><p>Instead, try yoga. It will help get your mind focused, stretch out your muscles and move your body in ways that will easy tension. </p><p>Don't forget to breathe. In general we take shallow breaths, especially when we are experiencing pain or stress. Make a conscious effort to breathe deep and completely fill your lungs. This extra oxygen will circulate through blood and help you relax. </p><p></p><p>Which of these remedies have you tried before? </p><p></p><p>Source: <a href="http://www.top10homeremedies.com/how-to/how-to-get-rid-of-a-headache-fast.html" target="_blank">Top 10 Home Remedies</a> / <a href="http://everydayroots.com/headache-remedies" target="_blank">Everyday Roots</a></p><p></p></div>