This article about headache treatment is appealing for those interested about this topic is written by Andrew C. Povel

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There are many different ways to treat headaches. Here is a list of headache pain remedies for different types of headaches and migraines.

For normal headaches or migraines try these treatments:

1. Lie down in a dark room, relax and breath slowly.

2. Put a cold wet towel around your head, especially at your forehead, temples and neck. Some people have more success with hot towels.

3. There are many triggers for headaches. Run a diary for a few days to get aware what possibly triggers your headache. Certain foods like red wine, milk products, too much salt and refined sugar in any form can trigger migraines. Also stress and overstrain.

4. Reduce stress.

5. Increase control of your body and mind with Biofeedback.

6. Acupuncture has helped many with headaches

7. Relax your eyes and the muscles of your face, neck and back with relaxation techniques or by a massage.

8. Feverfew is a well known herbal headache treatment.

9. Many report that taking Magnesium frequently has lowered the occurrence of headaches significantly.

10. Conventional pain killers are Aspirin, Ibuprofen and Paracetamol.

11. Drink a strong cup of hot coffee. The caffeine helps to narrow dilated blood vessels again which is the cause for headaches.

12. Take vitamin B2 and coenzyme Q10 regularly.

13. Aromatherapy can help. Drink lavender or peppermint tea or apply oils to your temples. It is relaxing.

14. Eat regularly. Some report that skipping a meal can trigger headaches. The drop of blood sugar can trigger the headache.

15. Avoid bright light and flashing lights.

16. Do some sports frequently.

Special tips for cluster headaches:

1. Cluster headaches are different and often confused with migraines. Some of the treatments mentioned above are not working with cluster headaches.

2. Do NOT relax but try to do a hard exercise instead. Relaxation makes it worse.

3. Conventional pain killers most likely do not work but others like fentanyl. Triptan drugs like Zolmitriptan and Sumatriptan can help.

4. Only breathing pure oxygen brings almost immediate relief and can stop a cluster headache.

5. A direct injection of steroids can bring quick pain relief.

6. Get yourself a very strong hot coffee.

7. Take a cold shower.

Important notice: Not all headaches are harmless. There are several diseases which can cause headaches and need medical attention. Always conduct your doctor if in doubt or if the headache doesn't go away or gets stronger.

It's important to mention that many people could completely get rid of headaches and migraines or could at least significantly lower the occurrences of headaches by changing their lifestyle. Reduced stress, healthy food and frequent exercises were the key.

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