Do You Really Need That Painkiller?

Try these drug-free ways to beat your aches and pains instead. They can be just as good

Words: Karen Evennett.

1 Go to the dentist You may not know if you're grinding your teeth at night, but it's a common cause of headaches and around 10% of us do it – especially if we drink, smoke or have a high caffeine intake (more than six cups a day). ‘A mouthguard (from your dentist) is a good temporary solution,' says Clare Chavasse, principal dentist at Titchfield Dental Health in Hampshire. ‘But, if you're in pain, ask about a Michigan (upper) or Tanner (lower) splint to alter the way your jaw muscles are working.' 2 Say yes, yes, yes to sex! Neurologists from the University of Münster, Germany, say sex can be more effective than painkillers, with more than half of migraine sufferers experiencing an improvement in symptoms, and one in five gaining complete pain…

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Woman's Weekly (Digital) - 1 Issue, 09-feb-16

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