Some No Brainers

Regularly popping pills for a headache can make it worse, says a new study. So what else can you do?

* Avoid Painkillers : “People choose them because they assume they will work faster, but they simply contain added ingredients like caffeine or codeine that might not be suitable for you.”

* Sit Up Straight : “When we slump forward in a C-shape, we kink the head upwards, which can stretch the neck and pinch nerves, causing headaches. So, sit with your feet flat on the floor and hips and knees straight, looking ahead,”

* Avoid Air Fresheners : Perfumes, aftershaves, strong-smelling soaps, air fresheners and household cleaners contain chemicals that activate nerve cells in our noses, which send signals to the brain.In some people these nerve signals are strong enough to cause headaches. Open windows and use chemicalfree fresheners instead.

* Plenty Of Water : “Simply drinking a big glass of water and waiting 10 minutes or rubbing and neck for five minutes to relieve any tension is often sufficient to banish a headache,