What is the most common cause of minor, achy, headaches?  Dehydration.  So before popping a pain reliever try drinking some water instead.  Most people are dehydrated.  We really need to drink a lot more water than we normally do.  Carry around a water bottle in your car or keep one on your desk at work to remind yourself that you need to drink!!  I usually recommend drinking between 1-2 liters a day but that depends on whether or not you are exercising, sweat a lot or are just sitting around. 

 

If we drink a lot of coffee or caffeinated beverages then we need to drink a little more water than usual.  I also recommend putting some electrolytes in your water to help keep your minerals in balance.  There are various electrolyte package drinks on the market to add to your water that taste good.

 

Another way to add a little flavor to your water is to make herbal iced tea.  Get some herbal non-caffeinated tea and put in a  water container and let steep in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.  Remove the tea bags and you have some nice tasting, cold herbal water.  This is a great way to get kids to drink water!