Most people rely on medicines to treat headaches. ROSHANI DEVI shares home remedies that can bejust as beneficial to get rid of that pounding in the head
A bad day at work, Monday blues, lack of proper sleep and or getting stuck in traffic jams for hours on end are some of the reasons why one may end up with a pounding in the head. While people reach out for medicine, there are several home remedies can can do the trick.
Ginger is a great stress buster. Prepare tea with ginger and drink that. One can even mix two tablespoons of ginger juice and two table spoons of lemon juice and drink this. You can consume this once or twice a day. Make a paste with two tablespoons of water and ginger powder and apply it on the forehead. Leave it on for a few minutes to provide quicker relief.
Have some tea, coffee, or something with a bit of caffeine. But don’t over do it. It could ease your headache pain.
Drink water. Sometimes, one gets a headache because one has not had enough water. Drink ample amount of fluids like fresh juices, water and coconut water.
Another way to treat and prevent headache is to sleep for seven-eight hours every night. Lack of sleep can disrupt healthy lifestyle and lead to various diseases. Not getting proper sleep can lead to stress which may become the reason for a throbbing headache.