Headaches can be really irritating, especially when it is a chronic problem. There are many kinds of headaches; some occurs due to receding eye-sight, some due to ailments like sinus and migraine while there are some type of headaches which can occurs because of stress – work, personal or both. While the intensity of these headaches can vary, there are some proven techniques which can help mellow down the overall pain which a person suffers. In this article, we will go through some of these techniques.

1. Get Some Steam

While this can be a really good remedy when you are suffering from sinuses, inhalation of steam works wonders in all type of headaches. The main reason behind is the invigorating effect of the steam, which cleanse your pores and creates a soothing effect.

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2. Drink Tea

Tea has small amounts of caffeine in it, which helps in body stimulation. Thus, a person feels more energy. Also it can provide warmth to the roof your mouth and can help relax the muscles.

Drink Tea

3. Put a Warm Moist Cloth on Your Face

This technique is very common in South East Asia, especially Vietnam. The invigorating factors here are again steam and heat, which relax your face and eye muscles thus relieving the pain.

Put a Warm Moist Cloth on Your Face

4. Sleep

If you can find time, try to sleep off your headache. Even if you don’t have enough time, given your tough daily routine, try to take power naps whenever possible.

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5. Exercise

Whenever we exercise, our body releases endorphins, which help in the fight against headaches. It is also a good way to loosen up the body and get your mind off things which are bothering you.

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6. Get a Massage

One of the very good ways of relieving headache is a massage. You can go specifically for a head massage or a full body one. This process will loosen and relax your muscles and ease the load off your stress points.

Get a Massage

7. Roll Your Eyes

The upper portion of your eyeballs feels very heavy whenever you are experiencing a headache. The trick will therefore be to remove the strain from there. To do so, the simplest method is to roll your eyes gradually in all four directions. Stay in a specific position for 10 seconds and then switch to the next eye position.

Roll Your Eyes