Q: As soon as you start to feel a headache coming on, take an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or aspirin to help relieve it. Take the medication according to the directions on the packaging. If you take other medications, such as blood pressure or cholesterol medication, talk to your doctor before you take an OTC pain reliever to make sure it’s safe for you. There are several herbal remedies that are considered to have value for getting rid of headaches. Look for standardized herbal supplements that contain a specified amount of the active ingredient in every dose. Use them as directed and stop using them immediately if you experience unpleasant side-effects. Dehydration can lead to a headache, especially if you've vomited recently or you're hungover. Drink a tall glass of water as soon as your head starts to hurt, and try to continue drinking small sips throughout the day. You may gradually feel the pain start to ease.  For men, drink at least 13 cups (3 liters) of water a day. For women, drink at least 9 cups (2.2 liters) of water a day. You should drink more if you exercise frequently, live in a hot or humid environment, have an illness that causes vomiting or diarrhea, or are breastfeeding.  Another way to calculate your daily water needs is by weight; every day, you should try to drink between 0.5 and 1 ounce of water for every pound that you weigh.  Don’t drink water that’s too cold if you already have a headache. Extremely cold or iced water can trigger migraines in some people, especially if they’re already prone to migraine headaches. Room-temperature water is a better option. Find an empty room, shut the blinds and turn off the lights, and lie down for at least 30 minutes. Focus on taking deep breaths to increase the amount of oxygen in your body. Sensory reduction can help you relax and heal. If it’s possible, take a short nap to rest your mind and ease your symptoms.  Make sure your bed or couch is comfortable and that your head is supported in a position that doesn't increase the tension in your neck. If one side of your neck is stretched and the other is cramped, adjust your position so that your head and neck are evenly supported. Avoid bright, unnatural light, which make headaches worse. You can also wear an eye mask to block out light. Try to create whatever conditions work best for you when you go to sleep at night. Inhale slowly through your nose. You should feel your abdomen expanding as you fill your lungs with air. Hold for 2-3 seconds, then exhale slowly through your mouth until your lungs feel empty. Deep, regular breathing will remove tension and relax you which can make your headache go away. Relaxation and deep breathing can help cause the headache pain to fade. Lie down in a comfortable position, close your eyes, and take deep breaths. Beginning at your forehead, tense all the muscles in a specific group for 5 seconds. Relax the muscles and focus on the feeling of release that you experience in your muscles. Then, move to the next group of muscles. Focus on your forehead, eyes and nose, lips-cheeks-jaw, hands, arms, shoulders, back, stomach, hips and buttocks, thighs, feet, and toes. Wet a washcloth with cool water and lay it over your forehead to help the blood vessels constrict, which may reduce inflammation and may ease your headache pain. Refresh it with more cold water as soon as it starts to feel uncomfortably warm.  This works particularly well if the problem is concentrated in your temples or sinuses. For a long-lasting compress, put a wet washcloth in a resealable plastic sandwich bag and place the bag in the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove it and place on your forehead. Massage can help improve circulation and relieve tension, which will help relieve the pain of your headache. Place your thumbs on the soft spot between your upper ear and the corner of your eye. Keeping your thumbs on your temples, use very firm pressure and move your fingers in small, circular motions from your temple to the center of your forehead.  Gently massaging the bridge of your nose can help relieve sinus and migraine headaches. Hop in a hot shower and treat yourself to a long scalp massage as you shampoo your hair. Or, for a drier version, pour a little bit of coconut or argan oil on your fingers and rub them into your scalp. Stretching and strengthening your neck muscles can help relieve chronic headaches, but they may help in the moment as well.  Here is a simple routine to stretch your neck muscles:  Slowly lower your chin to your chest without moving your shoulders.  You should feel the stretch in the back of your neck. Return your head to the upright position. Slowly twist your head to one side. Hold for 15-30 seconds.  Return to facing forward, then repeat, looking the other direction. Return to looking straight ahead of you. Slowly lower your head so that your ear is approaching your shoulder (but do not lift the shoulder). Hold for 15-30 seconds. Lift your head to the upright position, then lower your other ear towards the shoulder and hold for 15-30 seconds. Do not stretch to the point of pain.  Repeat exercises as necessary.
A: Take an over-the-counter pain reliever to temporarily relieve your symptoms. Try herbal headache remedies for a natural alternative. Drink a glass of water to reduce the severity of your headache. Find a quiet, dark place to take a break to help your headache go away. Use breathing exercises to ease your symptoms. Practice progressive muscle relaxation to reduce the pain. Place a cold compress on your forehead to constrict your blood vessels. Massage your face and scalp to ease the tension. Stretch your neck and shoulders to loosen them up.

Q: Two easy medals to work on are the Veteran and the Pet Academy Attendance badges. The former goes up monthly every time you log in, and the latter improves every time you check in at the pet school.
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Log in frequently, as this will help you to gain and level up particular medals (for example, there are often different monthly events going on, some of which have exclusive medals you get for attending).