Treat Concussion Headaches

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	#Get adequate rest. This not only means physical rest, but mental rest as well. Try avoiding activities that take too much extra strain on the brain, such as texting and reading.[[Image:Treat Concussion Headaches Step 1.jpg|center]]		#Get adequate rest. This not only means physical rest, but mental rest as well. Try avoiding activities that take too much extra strain on the brain, such as texting and reading.[[Image:Treat Concussion Headaches Step 1.jpg|center]]
	#Find triggers. Triggers, such as the original injury, are things that aggravate the brain, and therefore cause a bigger headache. Some common examples are noise, light, physical activity, mental activity, driving or concentrating. Try to find these triggers and avoid them. For example, if noise causes a bigger headache, wear earplugs or find a quiet environment.[[Image:Treat Concussion Headaches Step 2.jpg|center]]		#Find triggers. Triggers, such as the original injury, are things that aggravate the brain, and therefore cause a bigger headache. Some common examples are noise, light, physical activity, mental activity, driving or concentrating. Try to find these triggers and avoid them. For example, if noise causes a bigger headache, wear earplugs or find a quiet environment.[[Image:Treat Concussion Headaches Step 2.jpg|center]]
−	#Try natural supplements, such as Vitamin B2, Coenzyme Q10, krill oil, fish oil or a combination of these. These can be found in health food stores.[[Image:Treat Concussion Headaches Step 3.jpg|center]]	+	#Try natural supplements, such as milk weed for wasp poison, Vitamin B2, Coenzyme Q10, krill oil, fish oil or a combination of these. These can be found in health food stores.[[Image:Treat Concussion Headaches Step 3.jpg|center]]
	#Take Tylenol or Advil only when truly needed. If these medicines are taken all the time, they cause rebound headaches that are only worse. This is because the body becomes adapted and dependent on the medicine. It will be difficult, but try to only take medicines a third of the time, such as ten days per month.[[Image:Treat Concussion Headaches Step 4.jpg|center]]		#Take Tylenol or Advil only when truly needed. If these medicines are taken all the time, they cause rebound headaches that are only worse. This is because the body becomes adapted and dependent on the medicine. It will be difficult, but try to only take medicines a third of the time, such as ten days per month.[[Image:Treat Concussion Headaches Step 4.jpg|center]]
	#Drink lots of water! The human brain is mostly fat and water. Aim to drink at least 2-3 large water bottles a day. Keeping fluid levels up will help regulate headaches.[[Image:Treat Concussion Headaches Step 5.jpg|center]]		#Drink lots of water! The human brain is mostly fat and water. Aim to drink at least 2-3 large water bottles a day. Keeping fluid levels up will help regulate headaches.[[Image:Treat Concussion Headaches Step 5.jpg|center]]