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The average headache is caused more by
stress than any other factor. Relieving the pain (and preventing
them altogether), can be fairly easy for most patients. Some
of the ways anyone can help relieve the most common headaches
include:
1: Stress Management and Relaxation.
Some common techniques used for stress
and headache reduction include: deep muscle massage, listening
to soothing music, or taking 20 minutes every day to just relax
quietly in a room by yourself.
2: Getting Proper Sleep.
Exhaustion and fatigue have both been linked
to headaches. Getting on and staying on -- a regular sleep
routine can have a dramatic effect on the number of headaches
one experiences. Go to bed at the same time every evening, and
get up at the same time too, even on weekends, holidays and during
vacations.
3: Avoiding Triggers.
Every headache has a set of triggers, and
every headache sufferer can learn what theirs are by paying close
attention to everything that was eaten, experienced and exposed
to, prior to the onset of symptoms.
4: Preventative Care.
Preventative care of headaches can be as
simple as seeing your doctor for an annual exam to make sure
that you're healthy, to taking preventative headache medications
when symptoms become all-to-common and more severe.
5: Exercising Regularly.
Unless it has been determined that physical
exertion is a headache trigger for a specific patient, engaging
in a regular exercise regime is not only healthy, it can help
reduce or eliminate headaches altogether.
6: Eating a Well-Balanced Diet.
An empty stomach, or drastically reducing
your daily intake of important vitamins, minerals and proteins
found in fruits, vegetables, meats and poultry can all spur a
headache. Sudden rises and dips in glucose levels have also been
attributed to some headaches. Watch fad diets carefully to ensure
that you are getting the nutrients your body needs, and never
skip meals. When unable to sit down and eat a regular meal, grab
a healthy snack to avoid a headache.
7: Limiting Exposure to Smoke, Odors
and Perfume.
Certain fumes and vapors can initiate a
migraine headache, even in people who
rarely, if ever, have experienced one. Perfumes can also be a
culprit, as can smoke-filled and poorly ventilated areas. Avoid
these when you can, or get regular intervals of fresh air when
contact with these fumes is unavoidable to reduce the risk of
a headache.
8: Treating Underlying Medical Conditions.
High blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity
are just some of the underlying diagnosis that may cause headaches.
Sufferers who experience a sudden onset of symptoms, or worsening
pain, should consult a physician if their headaches either don't
go away, or continue to return despite treatment.
9: Taking A Multi-Vitamin.
It is often found that people who suffer
from frequent headaches, including migraines, also suffer low
magnesium levels. Magnesium has a relaxing effect on smooth muscle,
such as blood vessels. When levels get too low, muscles tense,
causing headaches.
10: Drink In Moderation.
It's a fact, alcohol cannot only cause
a headache, it can also worsen the severity during an attack.
When going out for an evening of fun and drinking, remember to
follow these important tips to reduce a headache:
Sip your drink slowly. Drink mixed drinks
containing fruit or vegetable juice to help lesson the negative
effects of the alcohol. Alternate drinking non-alcoholic with
alcohol-containing drinks.
Avoid red wine. It contains tyramine, a
proven headache inducer. Go for the white wine instead.
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