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re: a headache
This is an extremely complex subject, not well understood at all. Anytime you deal with the brain, eyes, you are into neurons and their pathways. If it is just a plain " headache", with no other manifestations, like an aura or vision, then one can rule out a migraine. Simple headaches respond best to "acetaminophen",(Tylenol) or in some people "Ibuprofen" (Motrin, Advil) work as well. I hope this helps.
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My first attempt to treat a headache is take 2 ibuprofen tablets and 2 acetaminophen tablets together with a caffeinated drink. Here is a link addressing taking the 2 meds together. https://www.goodrx.com/blog/is-it-safe-to-take-tylenol-acetaminophen-with-advil-or-motrin-ibuprofen/
Immediately after taking the meds, I take a hot bath, preferably with lavender soap for aroma therapy, to get the meds into circulation. This provides heat therapy which can improve circulation and vascular function. After the bath, I rub peppermint essential oil on my neck and shoulders. Be sure to wash your hands afterwards. Accidentally getting the oil in your eyes isn't pleasant. This routine usually eliminates my headache or knocks the edge off considerably. I hope this helps somebody.