Headache

The Headache section features the latest research and expert advice, exploring causes, treatment options, and strategies for managing different types of headaches.


  • Facial Tension

    Facial Tension

    If you endure prolonged stress, the muscles in your face can stay tightened or partially tensed. Over time, persistent tension in facial muscles may lead to discomfort. (img by Injury Treatment Solutions) Tension — whether in the face or other areas like the neck and shoulders — is a normal reaction to emotional or physical […]

  • Why Do You Get Headaches After Eating?

    Why Do You Get Headaches After Eating?

    If you’ve ever felt a headache crop up after a meal, you’re not the only one. This phenomenon is known as a postprandial headache — “postprandial” simply means after eating. If these headaches happen often, don’t dismiss them. While certain foods can provoke or trigger headaches, they can also signal underlying medical issues that warrant […]

  • Can Ginger Help Relieve Headaches and Migraine?

    Can Ginger Help Relieve Headaches and Migraine?

    Ginger, much like its cousin turmeric, has become widely popular because of its many health-promoting properties. In fact, it is ranked among the top 10 best-selling herbal supplements in the United States.cms.herbalgram.org/herbalgram/issue119/hg119-herbmktrpt.html (img by GoodRx) While ginger is most often used to calm indigestion, queasiness, and upset stomach, this pungent, fragrant root is also frequently […]

  • How to Relieve an Acid Reflux Headache

    How to Relieve an Acid Reflux Headache

    Headaches linked to acid reflux may arise through the gut-brain connection. Management often involves lifestyle adjustments like avoiding trigger foods and weight control, along with over-the-counter and prescription medicines. (img by WebMD) Gastric headaches refer to head pain that can accompany various gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. It remains uncertain whether acid reflux directly causes headaches, or […]

  • One Small Step: Head Massage for Acute Migraine Pain Relief

    One Small Step: Head Massage for Acute Migraine Pain Relief

    When a migraine has your head pounding, could a soothing head massage provide some relief? A head massage at a salon or spa often feels calming and restorative. For people who experience migraine, this kind of massage may also help reduce muscle tension and pain during an attack. (img by Moyer Total Wellness) Migraine produces […]

  • Headaches on the Left Side of the Head

    Headaches on the Left Side of the Head

    Various headache types can produce pain on the left side of the head. Most of the time this pain isn’t a sign of something dangerous. However, if the pain is very severe or persists, a more serious issue could be responsible. Headaches come in many forms, from tension headaches to migraines. There are also multiple […]

  • 14 Types of Headaches and How to Treat Them

    14 Types of Headaches and How to Treat Them

    Headaches come in many forms, such as tension headaches, migraines, ice pick headaches, and others. The trigger, length, and severity differ depending on the type. Most people have experienced that pulsing, unpleasant, and distracting head pain at some point. There are several distinct headache varieties. The common ones include: tension headache cluster headache migraine headache […]

  • Cambia Side Effects: What to Expect & How to Manage

    Cambia Side Effects: What to Expect & How to Manage

    Hey there! If you’ve been prescribed Cambia for a migraine attack, you probably have a few questions buzzing around your head—like “Will this drug make me feel worse?” and “How do I keep the nasty side effects at bay?” Good news: you’re in the right place. In the next few minutes we’ll break down everything […]

  • Best Red Light Therapy Cap for Headaches: Simple Relief, Real Results

    Best Red Light Therapy Cap for Headaches: Simple Relief, Real Results

    (img by Innerbody Research) Could a “Glowy Hat” Really Tame Your Next Headache? Most people don’t realize that headaches, especially those gnawing ones that won’t leave you alone, don’t always need another pill. I sure didn’t … until I stumbled across this wild little gadget: the red light therapy cap. It looks like something out […]

  • Red Light Therapy Cap for Headaches Reviews: Real Talk & Honest Hype

    Red Light Therapy Cap for Headaches Reviews: Real Talk & Honest Hype

    Wait, Is That Headache Really “Nothing”? Let’s just be straight: not every headache is a crisis, but honestly… have you ever had one of those sneaky ones that lingers for days, making you grumpy and foggy—even when you swear you slept, hydrated, and said no to extra screen time? Yep. I get you. It used […]