People Eslpod Headaches Remedies One's Body Drink Coffee

When a headache "strikes" (happens or occurs with negative consequences), there's little that doctors can do. Most people do not go to the doctor, because they assume that he or she will simply tell them to take aspirin or another painkiller. People usually take an "over-the-counter" sold in stores and pharmacies without a "prescription" (a written order from a doctor) and hope to experience "pain relief" (a reduction in the amount of pain one is experiencing) soon.

Sometimes people try additional "home remedies" (ways to treat illnesses or injuries on one's own, without advice from a medical professional). Those who know that headaches can be caused by "dehydration" (not having enough water in one's body) might drink a lot of water. Some people drink coffee instead because they believe the "caffeine" (the stimulant in coffee and soda) will "widen" (make bigger) the "blood vessels" (the small tubes in which blood travels throughout the body) in the brain, "thereby" (in that way) reducing pain.

Other people "swear by" (believe strongly and say that something works) placing a "damp" (moist; with a little bit of water), cool washcloth on their forehead. But others prefer to use a "heat pack" (something that produces heat) to reduce the pain.

Other home remedies involve special foods and drinks. Mint, "lavender" (a small purple flower with a strong smell) oil, "ginger" (a very strong-tasting, yellow root often used in Chinese cooking), and "basil" (a leaf with strong flavor, often used in Italian cooking) are all thought to have pain-relieving "properties" (characteristics).