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Get Rid of Headaches Naturally: 10 Remedies That Really Work
Oct 23, 2025
Headaches can strike anyone, and sometimes you just want fast, natural relief. 🌿 In this video, we reveal the Top 10 natural remedies for headaches that actually work, helping you ease pain without relying on medication. From herbal teas and essential oils to simple stretches and hydration tips, these remedies are easy to apply at home and backed by science. Learn which methods reduce tension, migraines, and stress-related headaches effectively. 💡 Watch till the end to discover the #1 natural remedy that most people overlook! 👍 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more Top10s You Should Know videos on health, wellness, and personal growth.
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Hello and welcome back to Top 10s You
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Should Know. Let me ask you something.
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How many times have you had a headache
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and immediately reached for a
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painkiller? It's quick, it's easy, and
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it seems like the only solution in the
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moment. But here's the truth.
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Painkillers only mask the problem. They
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don't address why the headache started
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in the first place, and overuse can even
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backfire, leading to rebound headaches
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or other health issues. That's where
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natural remedies come in. Safe,
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effective, and surprisingly powerful
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solutions that actually help your body
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heal itself. So, today, let's uncover
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the top 10 natural remedies for
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headaches that work. One, hydration. The
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simplest cure you're ignoring. Believe
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it or not, one of the most common
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triggers for headaches is simply
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dehydration. When your body doesn't get
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enough water, your brain tissue
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temporarily shrinks, pulling away from
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the skull and creating pain signals.
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That dull, pressing headache you
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sometimes feel, often it's just your
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body crying out for water. Instead of
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grabbing a pill, try drinking a tall
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glass of water and continuing to hydrate
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over the next hour. Herbal teas, coconut
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water, or even eating water- richch
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fruits like watermelon can speed up
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relief. The best part is that this
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remedy doesn't just stop the pain. It
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helps prevent future headaches, too.
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It's natural, free, and accessible at
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any moment. Next time your head starts
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to pound, pause and ask yourself, "When
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was the last time I had a glass of
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water?" You might be surprised how often
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the solution is that simple. Two, cold
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compress for tension relief. When your
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headache feels like pressure building
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across your temples or forehead,
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applying a cold compress can work
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wonders. Cold therapy numbs the area,
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reduces inflammation, and helps
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constrict blood vessels that are dilated
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during a headache. Place an ice pack, a
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bag of frozen peas, or even a cold, wet
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towel across your forehead for 10 to 15
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minutes.
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For tension headaches specifically,
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applying cold to the back of your neck
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can release tight muscles that are
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pulling on your skull. It's like telling
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your nervous system to calm down. This
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remedy is especially helpful if you want
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quick relief without side effects. Think
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of it as a natural reset button for your
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head and nerves. And the best part, you
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probably already have what you need in
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your freezer. Three, warm compress for
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muscle related pain. On the other hand,
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not all headaches respond to cold. Some
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are caused by tight muscles in your
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neck, jaw, or shoulders. In those cases,
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heat can be more effective. A warm
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compress or heating pad increases blood
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flow, loosens stiff muscles, and melts
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away the tension that may be causing the
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pain. Even a warm shower, letting the
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water run over your neck and head, can
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provide soothing relief. It's especially
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powerful if your headache comes after
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long hours of desk work or poor posture.
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Heat tells your muscles it's safe to
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relax, and when they release, the
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headache often fades along with them.
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Four, peppermint oil for instant
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cooling. Peppermint oil is one of the
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most well-known natural remedies for
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headaches, especially tension and sinus
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headaches. The active ingredient,
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menthol, creates a cooling effect on the
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skin, relaxes tight muscles, and
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increases blood flow in the area. Simply
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diluting a few drops with a carrier oil
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and massaging it into your temples or
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the back of your neck can bring
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noticeable relief within minutes.
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Inhaling peppermint oil through steam or
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a diffuser can also help open airways
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and reduce sinus pressure. Unlike
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painkillers, which can wear off,
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peppermint oil helps address the
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underlying tension. Plus, the refreshing
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scent often helps lift mood and reduce
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stress at the same time. Five,
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magnesium. The mineral most people lack
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headaches, especially migraines, are
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often linked to magnesium deficiency.
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Magnesium helps regulate
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neurotransmitters, supports nerve
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function, and keeps blood vessels
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relaxed. Without enough of it, blood
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vessels constrict and trigger pain.
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Studies show that people who take
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magnesium supplements experience fewer
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migraines and less severe pain. But you
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don't always need pills. Magnesium rich
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foods like almonds, spinach, pumpkin
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seeds, or dark chocolate can do the job,
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too. Adding magnesium into your daily
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diet not only helps relieve current
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headaches, but also reduces the chances
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of future ones. Think of it as
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strengthening your body's defenses from
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within.
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Six, ginger tea. Nature's
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anti-inflammatory. Ginger is a powerful
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natural anti-inflammatory and pain
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reliever. Drinking ginger tea during a
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headache can help reduce inflammation in
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blood vessels, calm nausea that often
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accompanies migraines, and soothe your
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nervous system. In fact, research shows
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ginger can be as effective as some
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over-the-counter headache medications
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without side effects. A simple recipe?
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Boil fresh ginger slices in water, add
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lemon and honey, and sip slowly. The
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warmth relaxes you while the ginger
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works its magic from the inside out.
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It's not just relief, it's comfort in a
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cup. Seven, lavender aroma therapy.
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Lavender essential oil is more than just
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a calming scent. It has proven
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painreieving properties for headaches,
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especially stress related ones. Inhaling
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lavender through a diffuser, adding a
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few drops to a warm bath, or even
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rubbing diluted oil onto your temples
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can significantly reduce headache
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intensity. Lavender works by calming the
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nervous system, lowering stress
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hormones, and balancing emotions. This
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makes it particularly helpful for people
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whose headaches are triggered by anxiety
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or burnout. It's like giving your brain
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a gentle hug, telling it to release the
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pressure. Eight, acupressure, healing
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through touch. Acupressure is an ancient
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technique that stimulates specific
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points on the body to relieve pain. One
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of the most effective for headaches is
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the Li4 point located between your thumb
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and index finger. Applying firm pressure
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here for a few minutes can trigger
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natural pain relief signals in your
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brain. Acupressure works because it
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relaxes muscles, improves circulation,
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and balances energy flow. While it may
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sound mystical, modern science confirms
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its effectiveness for headache relief.
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The beauty of this remedy, you can do it
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anywhere, anytime. No equipment
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required. Nine, regular sleep and screen
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breaks. Sometimes headaches are simply
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your body's way of saying, "I'm
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exhausted."
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Irregular sleep and excessive screen
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time are major triggers. Natural remedy:
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Prioritize 7 to eight hours of quality
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sleep and take short breaks every hour
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to rest your eyes and stretch. Your
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brain thrives on rhythm and rest. Blue
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light from screens strains your eyes and
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overstimulates your nervous system,
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leading to headaches. Restoring balance
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through natural sleep and mindful screen
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use can dramatically reduce both
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frequency and intensity. It's prevention
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disguised as self-care. 10. Deep
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breathing and meditation. Stress is one
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of the biggest headache triggers and one
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of the most natural remedies is simply
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learning to calm your mind. Deep
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breathing increases oxygen flow to your
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brain and reduces muscle tension.
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Meditation, even for 10 minutes, helps
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quiet racing thoughts and lower stress
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hormones. Together, they create a
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powerful drug-free way to prevent and
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ease headaches.
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Guided meditations, breathing exercises,
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or even mindful walking can reenter your
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nervous system and release the pressure
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building in your head. Sometimes peace
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of mind is the best medicine. And there
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you have it. 10 powerful natural
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remedies for headaches that actually
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work. Instead of masking the pain, these
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remedies support your body's natural
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healing abilities. From hydration to
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herbal teas, from essential oils to
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meditation, each remedy is simple, safe,
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and effective. Now, I want to hear from
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you. Which of these remedies have you
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tried? And which one are you most
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excited to try next time a headache
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hits? Let us know in the comments below.
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