How to Treat a Headache Without Medication

Using a few different techniques, you can break your dependence on medication and still find relief from your headaches. Follow these steps.

Instructions

• 1

  Ask your spouse or a friend to give you a massage. A massage can relieve headaches without the need to take medication. If your spouse isn't sure how to give a massage, guide them to Massagefree.com, which offers free tips on how to give a massage. Massaging the temples, neck or back can relieve a headache.

• 2

  Apply ice to the back of your neck. Many people find that ice on the back of the neck can alleviate headaches. Make sure the ice is wrapped in a cloth to avoid direct contact with the skin. If you aren't getting the desired relief, try moving the ice to the forehead.

• 3

  Take a warm bath. The use of scented candles has proven to help some people treat headaches. Fill up a bathtub with warm water, light some scented candles and get in and sit quietly in the tub.

• 4

  Drink tomato juice when you feel a headache coming on. Some believe that the vitamins and minerals in tomato juice will receive a headache naturally.

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  Eat a red apple every morning, if you have recurring headaches. Remove the skin and core from the apple and sprinkle with salt. Eat the apple with a large glass of water.

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  Relax. Headaches are oftentimes brought on by stress. If you can relax and let the stress leave your body, the headache will typically leave your body as well. If you are having trouble relaxing, try taking a walk or partaking in a hobby that you enjoy. The key is getting your mind off of whatever is causing you stress.