1. Heat - good for tension headaches, where muscles are tight in the back of your neck and up into your skull.
2. Cold - For migraines, don't use heat! Use a cold or frozen pack. Use across the forehead, back of your neck or head.
3: Self Massage - fantastic for many types of headaches, especially sinus related. Massage across the forehead, temples, back of the neck.
4. Relaxation - many headaches have a stress component, practising relaxation can be beneficial in reducing headaches. Focus on deep breathing for 3-5 mins, find a quiet space and focusing on breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth. Try a guided meditation apps.
5. Hydrate - water is the best form of hydration. Start with 1.5 to 2L of water a day. Coffee and sugary drinks can often dehydrate the body so we may need to drink more water.
6. Magnesium - low magnesium can be clinically linked to mirgraines. Supplement to help with both migranes and headaches.
7. Exercise - more active, less headaches, so get moving when you can!
8. Sleep - getting less than 6 hours sleep has significant increase risk of headaches.
9 - Essential oils - really good research shows that peppermint and lavender oil may be a good natural option for headache sufferers.
10 - visit your Chiropractor - research shows that many headaches can start from the neck. Chiropractic adjustments can have an effect comparable to prescription meds for tension type headaches and migraines.