Is your headache a result of an Aspirin shortage?

Most often, while having a killer headache, the first thing most people do is reach for the aspirin, Tylenol, whichever pain medication they have laying around. All they are doing is temporarily covering up the pain. They are not solving the problem that is causing the headache. By following this advice for teens and few simple tips - you can help eliminate your headaches and ban them from coming back.
Tip 1
Drink water. Lots of water. It is well known that by re hydrating your body, your headache is likely to subside because you are no longer dehydrated. This is one of the main causes of headache.
A group of pharmacists I knew also suggested that by drinking one glass of Gatorade, your headache will be gone within an hour. It is more effective and safe than taking medication. This was told to me by pharmacists! They clearly know about medications and side effects, etc. Powerade or Pedialyte should work the same as Gatorade or a few glasses of water. The main thing is that you replenish your body with either plain water, or a drink that contains electrolytes (such as Pedialtye, Gatorade, or Powerade).
Tip 2
Stay away from Caffeine or alcohol. It may temporary block your headache, but since your body will be so dehydrated from the caffeine or alcohol, your headache will hit you twice as hard when it comes back.
Tip 3
Sometimes all it takes to eliminate a headache is visiting a chiropractor. A headache is many times caused by the way you have been sitting. Your upper back or neck may have been in a bad position for hours (like holding the phone between your ear and neck, or sitting with your back slouched for a few hours). They way you sit and position your body daily can definitely cause back and neck problems - which will ultimately result in a headache. Your chiropractor can adjust your neck so it is aligned again, or can check for pinched nerves.
If you don't have a chiropractor, simply massage and stretch your neck. Do gentle head rolls and tilt your head side-to-side and hold each stretch for a few seconds. Finish off the stretching with a neck and temple massage and a nice glass of Gatorade or water.
As editor of an online teen magazine I decided to share these tips with you because they really work! I don't think people - especially young teens, should be taking over the counter drugs for something that can be cured more effectively in a more safe and organic way! After I started these techniques I've hardly had any headaches. When I can't see my chiropractor regularly and I get a headache, I use these techniques and the headache never lasts longer than half an hour. Better yet, it's completely gone after it goes away. Unlike those headaches that go away after taking pills and comes right back in 6-8 hours.
Do your body some good, save your internal organs from taking unnecessary medication like Tylenol or Aspirin for something as simple as a headache and try these tips next time you get a headache.