Most of the time when people have a headache, they reach for the aspirin or some other over the counter medication.  There are several things that you can do at home, without taking any medication, that may help get rid of a headache.

The first thing to do is try to figure out what caused your headache.  Is it from a smell, something you ate or drank, or did you simply stare at your computer screen for too long?  Figuring out what caused your headache and trying to reduce the amount of exposure that you have to that particular thing is a good first step to reducing your headaches. Taking a bath is another great way to help the muscles relax and provide some headache relief.

A lot of headaches are a result of a person being dehydrated.  Try to drink plenty of water during the day to help eliminate getting a headache for this reason. Exercise is also a great way to get the circulation going and this can relieve some of the pain of a headache.

Acupressure, acupuncture, or aromatherapy has been known to help relieve the pressure you may be feeling in your head due to a headache.  Once you figure out which things work for you, you should be able to deal with headaches without over the counter medicines.  If you have chronic or very severe headaches, definitely go see a doctor.  There may be more to your headache than what you think.