Head & nerves
Headache
Pain anywhere in the head, from a dull band of pressure to a one-sided throb.
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Structured hydration
What it is
Deliberate fluid and electrolyte intake rather than drinking only when thirsty.
Why it might help
Dehydration is a well-established trigger for headache, fatigue, constipation, dizziness and cramps.
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Structured hydration
What it is
Deliberate fluid and electrolyte intake rather than drinking only when thirsty.
Why it might help
Dehydration is a well-established trigger for headache, fatigue, constipation, dizziness and cramps.
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Caffeine audit
What it is
Mapping and reducing caffeine, which quietly drives anxiety, insomnia, palpitations and reflux.
Why it might help
Caffeine's half-life of 5-6 hours means an afternoon coffee measurably fragments night-time sleep.
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Posture and ergonomics
What it is
Rebuilding your desk, screen and seat so your body is not held in a strain position all day.
Why it might help
Ergonomic correction plus movement breaks reduces neck, shoulder and low back pain in workplace trials.
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Symptom trigger diary
What it is
Systematically recording what happened before each flare to find the real pattern.
Why it might help
Trigger identification is the foundation of migraine, IBS and eczema management in every major guideline.
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Over-the-counter pain relief
What it is
Short-term paracetamol or anti-inflammatories used deliberately rather than habitually.
Why it might help
Effective short-term, but frequent use of painkillers for headache causes medication-overuse headache.
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Massage and myofascial release
What it is
Hands-on manual therapy for tissue tension and referred symptoms.
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Circadian reset: light, meals and wake time
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Re-timing light, food and sleep so your body clock stops working against you.
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Environment and ergonomics audit
What it is
Change the surroundings that keep triggering the symptom.
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Functional nutrition workup and targeted repletion
What it is
Test first, then correct the specific deficiency instead of guessing at supplements.
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Whole-person holistic plan
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Stacking several small changes at once instead of testing one at a time.
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Mindfulness and body-scan practice
What it is
Attention training that lowers symptom intensity and reactivity.
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Magnesium glycinate and steady hydration
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Simple natural inputs - light, food, minerals, movement - with real trial support.
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Over-the-counter analgesics used early and sparingly
What it is
Pharmacy options you can buy today for fast, short-term relief while slower approaches build.
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Physiotherapy-led rehab plan
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A graded, assessed exercise programme rather than generic stretches.
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Clinical procedures and specialist options
What it is
What conventional medicine can offer when self-managed approaches have not worked.
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CBT-based self-help programme
What it is
Talking-therapy techniques that reduce symptom impact even when the cause stays.
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Alternating warm neck and cold forehead therapy
What it is
Heat, cold and water therapies that shift blood flow, pain signalling and recovery.
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Peppermint oil
What it is
Menthol-rich oil that relaxes smooth muscle and eases tension headaches and gut spasm.
Why it might help
Well-supported for irritable bowel symptoms in randomised trials; good evidence for tension-type headache when applied topically.
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Massage and bodywork
What it is
Hands-on soft-tissue work that releases trigger points and improves circulation.
Why it might help
Consistent short-term benefit for muscular pain, tension headache, anxiety and sleep.
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Acupuncture
What it is
Fine needles at specific points, used for pain, nausea, headache and menstrual complaints.
Why it might help
Best evidence is for chronic pain, migraine prevention, chemotherapy nausea and knee osteoarthritis.
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Nasya oil and brahmi routine
What it is
Ayurveda matches routine, food and oils to your constitution.
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Slow breathing and vagal toning
What it is
Breathing patterns that calm the nervous system and change pain and stress signalling.
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Feverfew or butterbur herbal preventer
What it is
Plant medicines with active compounds that target the mechanism behind the symptom.
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Cold pack, dark room and caffeine timing
What it is
Free kitchen-and-bathroom fixes people reach for first.
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Magnesium glycinate
What it is
A gentle, well-absorbed form of magnesium that relaxes muscles and supports sleep.
Why it might help
Meta-analyses support magnesium for migraine prevention and muscle cramps; sleep evidence is promising but smaller.
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Neuromodulation headband / TENS device
What it is
Digital health and hardware that measures or stimulates rather than medicates.
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Reiki, sound therapy or aromatherapy
What it is
Sensory and energy practices. Evidence is thin, but many people report real relief.
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Homeopathic Belladonna or Nux vomica
What it is
Highly diluted preparations chosen by symptom picture. Evidence is weak - included for completeness and clearly labelled.
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Acupuncture for head and nerve symptoms
What it is
Traditional Chinese Medicine treats the pattern behind the symptom, not just the symptom.
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