Headache? Try Drinking a Glass of Water

Headaches are such a commonplace occurrence that taking a painkiller and waiting for the pain to go away is done without even considering the cause. If the pounding in ones head returns, another pill dose is the immediate solution.

However, headaches are frequently symptoms of a larger problem. In some cases, it can be as basic as dehydration (the amount of water in the body has gone below the needed requirement to function properly). With the body made up of so much water, it makes a lot of sense that a sufficient amount of it missing would cause a warning signal. Drinking a few swallows of water with a painkiller generally go hand-in-hand. If dehydration was the cause, those few swallows were likely more of the pain reliever than the pills.

Thirst is not often the first sign of dehydration, which causes many people to not consider a simple glass of water to cure their aching head. In fact, headaches are only one of many signs of dehydration:

* Fatigue
* Dry mouth
* Reduced need for urination
* Darker colored urine
* Dizziness
* Rapid heartbeat
* Dry, flushed skin
* Muscle cramps

Being aware of how much water your body needs due to weight, weather, and extracurricular activities is a great way to avoid headaches in the future. If you ignore your body’s personal needs, it will let you know!

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Posted in Health and Beauty on March 4, 2008