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Choosing the Right Pain Reliever

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What type of pain relievers are mentioned in the text?

Herbal pain relievers

Over-the-counter pain relievers (correct)

Prescription pain relievers

Narcotic pain relievers

What are the potential side effects of aspirin and ibuprofen mentioned in the text?

Kidney damage

Gastrointestinal bleeding (correct)

Liver damage

Respiratory problems

Why is it recommended to eat something high in protein when experiencing a 'hungry headache'?

Protein reduces blood sugar levels

Protein stimulates pain receptors in the brain

Protein rebuilds the blood-sugar supply little by little (correct)

Protein helps in digestion

What is the main concern related to acetaminophen mentioned in the text?

Liver damage Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested alternative to rushing to the drugstore for a headache?

Try natural headache remedies Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated annual spending on nonprescription pain relievers in the United States?

$2 billion Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of taking a hot shower at the first sign of headache pain?

To make the blood vessels open wide Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of taking a cold shower immediately after a hot shower for headache pain?

Causes blood vessels to contract Signup and view all the answers

How can imagining warmth into your hands help with a headache?

Sends blood toward the hands and away from the head Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of massaging the lower part of the big toe and the area under all toes?

Lessens tension in the neck Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a sensitive finger-pressure massage on specific points for headache relief?

Helps the body's natural painkillers start working Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pressing each trigger point for 15 to 30 seconds at a time?

To help the body's natural painkillers start working Signup and view all the answers

What is the intended effect of using a hairbrush to brush small circles above the eyebrow during a headache?

Relieve tension in the head Signup and view all the answers

What is biophysicist Harry C. Ehrmantraut's recommendation for using a hairbrush to relieve a headache?

Brush hair in small circles above and below your temples Signup and view all the answers

What can be done if massaging or pressing trigger points for headache relief is not possible due to being alone?

Press thumbs against tender spots between thumb and forefinger Signup and view all the answers

How does thinking warmth into your hands help alleviate a headache?

Sends blood toward hands and away from the head Signup and view all the answers