Any other known ways of relieving a headache?

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Caffeine actually helps a lot. So does water. My aunt (a registered nurse) says that most headaches are due to dehydration. I tend to believe her. Normally when I get one I chug a liter of water and take a nap for a hour. When I wake up I am fine.

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