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How can I get rid of a headache without taking medicine?

I have a headache but I hate swallowing pills and have no other alternatives at this moment (like chewable pills, etc).

Is there any way that I can get rid of my headache without taking medicine?

Public Comments

1. try massage..... it doesn't involve medication.

2. Drink a diet coke, the caffiene opens blood vessels which cause blood flow to enter the brain better. Most headaches are caused by lack of blood flow to the brain due to tension. Or try eating a peppermint oil or rubbing peppermint oil on your temples.

3. i normally put ice on my head or keep dabbing cold cold cold freezing water on my forehead. and drink a lot of water!!

4. Headaches are normally caused by pressure in the veins. Try to relax like sitting in a nice dark, cool room or take a sniff of lavender. Lavender is a relaxing herb.

5. My doctor said that headaches happen when we are dehydrated, so go to the kitchen and run a tumbler of water, a big one and drink it down, and 8 glasses of water a day is good for your health.