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Home Remedies for Headaches
THAT DON’T INVOLVE TAKING PILLS
When your head is hurting, it’s hard to focus on anything else. Healing or soothing a headache doesn’t have to mean you head for the medicine cabinet, though. Here are some do’s and don’ts when you want a home remedy to ease the pain.
smart to refrain from imbibing until your headache goes away. Instead, drink water or a soothing herbal tea. Sometimes a small amount of caffeine can help, so consider a mug of green or black tea. Don’t: Get Dehydrated. This may be more of a preventative measure than a remedy because you need to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and avoid one of the most common headache triggers: dehydration. This is one of the simplest and most effective headache helpers out there. Adding electrolytes to the mix can also help. You can buy powdered electrolytes to add to your water or buy a premade drink like Gatorade. If you’re experiencing regular headaches you can’t seem to get under control, Dr. Evans and the team at Texan ENT can help. Give us a call or visit us online at TexanENT.com.
Do: Sleep well. If it seems like you always hear about how important good sleep is, that’s because it’s one of the basic pillars of good health. Getting the proper nightly rest can help with everything from maintaining a healthy body weight to decreasing your risk of heart disease. When it comes to headaches, studies have shown that people who don’t get enough sleep are more prone to frequent headaches.
amount to your temples. Massaging the oil into your temples can also help alleviate pain.
A hot compress applied to your forehead or back of your neck can relieve tension for certain kinds of headaches as well. Constricted blood vessels can be the source of head pain, and the warmth helps ease constriction and gets the blood flowing. Some patients also find that alternating a hot and cold compress feels good. Don’t: Drink alcohol. We all know that alcohol can trigger headaches. It’s also a diuretic, which can lead to dehydration. But even if drinking didn’t cause your headache, it’s
Do: Try essential oils or a hot/cold compress.
Lavender and peppermint essential oils are both great headache home remedies. Because essential oils are so strong, you only need to apply a small
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EASY TUNA POKE BOWL
Inspired by TheKitchn.com
This protein-packed recipe is the perfect dinner for two on a hot summer night when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
Ingredients
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2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp orange juice
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2 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped 1 scallion, finely chopped 1 cup rice, cooked and cooled
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced 10 oz canned tuna, drained
1/4 cup avocado, cubed
4 cherry tomatoes, quartered
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1 tbsp sesame seeds
Directions
1. First, make the dressing. In a jar, add soy sauce, sesame oil, orange juice, and ginger. Secure the lid and shake until emulsified. 2. In a small bowl, empty the drained tuna and pour the dressing over top. Add the cilantro and scallions and stir until well coated. 3. Divide rice between two serving bowls. Top with the dressed tuna, avocado, tomatoes, and sesame seeds.
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