Headache

Do you know this too? After a long day at work or constant pre-Christmas stress, you feel a dull pressure behind your eyes, a stinging sensation, a painful throbbing or a pounding in your head. Here are a few "home remedies" that will hopefully help you feel better quickly.

• Drink enough (1.5 to 2 liters per day). A common reason for headaches is a lack of fluids. If you drink too little, your blood becomes "thicker", the oxygen supply to the cells decreases and your head starts to hurt.
• Foods with a lot of magnesium can help with headaches. Magnesium relaxes the muscles. It is abundant in wholemeal bread, green vegetables and nuts.
• Eat regularly. Hunger or a drop in blood sugar levels can trigger headaches.
• Be sporty. Endurance sports prevent headaches. Tip: Exercise at least three times a week for 30 minutes.
• Protect yourself from bright light. Protect yourself with sunglasses or a hat and sit in the shade. Also important in winter.
• Reduce or avoid stress. Stress can promote headaches. Active relaxation can be helpful here.
• Cold. Place a cold cloth (soaked in cold water or filled with ice cubes) or gel goggles from the freezer on your temples, forehead or neck for a minute. Pause for at least three minutes and repeat the process a few times.
• Heat. If tense muscles are the cause of your headache, a heat pack can bring relief. For example, with a heated cherry stone cushion or a hairdryer massage. To do this, simply let the air flow over your neck, shoulders and the back of your head for three to five minutes at a comfortable heat level.
• Fresh air. Open the windows and ventilate the entire home, office or study. A walk in the fresh air will clear your head and banish the pain.
• Massage. Massage the painful areas with your index and middle fingers, applying light pressure for about 5 minutes.
• Peppermint oil. Massage a little peppermint oil into your temples. This gives a refreshing and cooling sensation that relaxes the muscles and helps to relieve headaches. Do not use this tip on children.

Do you know any other helpful tips and tricks for headaches? Share them with other readers in the forum or leave them in the comments.