Kapanlagi.com - Headaches are indeed one of the common minor illnesses experienced by some people. Usually, headaches occur due to various factors, such as late meals, lack of sufficient rest, excessive screen time, and many more.
Although it is considered mild, headaches can disrupt activities. This is because it can make it difficult for us to think properly, thus lowering a person's mood to carry out activities as usual. That's why many people want their headaches to disappear quickly and immediately consume medication.
However, if you consume medication too often without proper guidance, it is not good for your body, KLovers. You can consult a doctor, or for first aid, you can use methods other than medication. What are those methods? Here are 6 tips to overcome headaches without medication, as reported from various sources. Let's check them out.
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1. Water
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The first tip to overcome headaches is to consume water. Usually, headaches can be caused by a lack of fluids in the body, resulting in dehydration and headaches. And the first way to treat it is by consuming water.
You can consume water regularly to relieve headaches. But don't drink cold water, KLovers, try to drink water at normal temperature.
2. Ginger Drink
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The next tip to overcome headaches is to consume ginger drink. Actually, ginger has long been trusted by Indonesian people as a natural remedy for headaches. And it turns out that this is true.
In a study, it was stated that ginger can safely and naturally relieve one-sided headaches. So, if you experience one-sided headaches, you can directly consume warm ginger water to relieve the pain.
3. Consuming Vitamin B Complex
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Apparently, vitamin B complex can also be one of the natural ways to overcome headaches, KLovers. This is because foods that contain vitamin B complex can help reduce the occurrence of unilateral headaches by regulating chemicals in the brain.
You can consume foods that contain vitamin B complex such as yogurt, eggs, beef, milk, leafy green vegetables, nuts, salmon, chicken, and many more.
4. Cold Water Compress
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Another way to overcome headaches is by using a cold water compress. You can apply a cold water compress to the neck using cold water or ice wrapped in a cloth.
Usually, headaches also occur due to tension in the nerves in the neck. By using a cold water compress, it can help reduce inflammation, slow down nerve conduction, and narrow blood vessels. So that headaches can quickly subside.
5. Caffeine Drinks
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It turns out that caffeine drinks can be one of the tips to overcome headaches, KLovers. This is because caffeine can improve mood, increase alertness, and narrow blood vessels that cause headaches.
You can consume warm coffee or warm tea to relieve the headache. But do not consume excessively, just one cup is enough to relieve the headache you feel.
6. Rest
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And the last tip to overcome headaches is to get enough rest. If you have already done the previous methods, what you need to do now is to rest properly.
Headaches also occur due to excessive activities and lack of proper rest. So, if you have experienced a severe headache, you can calm yourself by resting properly.
Those are 6 tips to overcome headaches safely without the need to consume drugs. If headaches occur continuously, it is advisable to consult a doctor to determine the symptoms.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.