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How to Help Headache Pain
Rest in a Dark, Quiet Room
Try Caffeine
Relax to Ease Pain
Treat Pain With Heat or Cold
Massage Away Tension Headaches
Exercise to Ease Tension
Try an Acupressure Technique
Over-the-Counter Headache Medication
Give Acupuncture a Chance
When to Call a Doctor
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MedlinePlus, National Institutes of Health: "Headache."
Cleveland Clinic: "Stress and Headaches," "Relaxation and Other Alternative Approaches for Managing Headaches," "Caffeine and Headache," "Relaxation and Other Alternative Approaches for Managing Headaches," "Sinus Headaches," "Self-Care Treatment for Headaches," "When to Call the Doctor About Your Headache Symptoms."
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Mayo Clinic: "Tension Headache: Lifestyle and Home Remedies," "Tension headache: Treatments and drugs."
National Pain Foundation: "Exercise and Headaches."
University of Maryland Medical Center: "Headache -- Overview."
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise: "Tension Headaches – Topic Overview."
Chinese Holistic Health Exercises: "Acupressure for Relieving Headaches."
Family Doctor: "Migraine Headaches: Ways to Deal With the Pain."