A headache can ruin your day. Follow these steps to avoid a killer headache.
How to prevent headaches
| Author: Adrian1 | Posted: 09/02/10 | ||
|
|||
Introduction (Summary)
A headache can ruin your day. Follow these steps to avoid a killer headache.
Necessary Things:
- you
- notebook (optional)
Step 1:
Try to find out what triggers a headache for you. This may mean you need to pay special attention to when you get headaches--use a notebook to kep track. Once you do, you can isolate those factors that trigger headaches, and work out a strategy to avoid those specific causes.
Step 2:
Get enough sleep. Lack of sleep and a general state of fatigue can contribute to headaches. It is important for headache sufferers to not only get enough sleep, but to have a regular sleep schedule, even on the weekends.
Step 3:
Eat when you are hungry. Skipping meals can cause a drop in your blood sugar levels, possibly triggering a headache. If you wake up with morning headaches, a snack such as fruit before bedtime may help.
Step 4:
Avoid Caffeine and alcohol as they can trigger headaches and can make them worse.
Step 5:
Eat magnesium rich foods. Magnesium relaxes your blood vessels, helping to prevent or lessen headache pain. To get more magnesium in your diet, eat whole-grain versions of breads and pastas and add some leafy green vegetables to your meals. Other magnesium-rich foods include almonds, cashews, pumpkin seed, halibut, and soybeans.
Step 6:
Exercise Regularly. Regular exercise can help with headache prevention by producing endorphins, which are your body's natural painkillers. Aerobic exercise is the best kind for headache sufferers. Twenty to thirty minutes a day can make a world of difference.
Step 7:
Reduce stress. While it is impossible to remove all stress from your life, you can learn to cope better with those inevitable stressful moments and situations. Experiment until you find a technique that will help calm your mind and body quickly.
Warnings:
- everyone is different so these tips won't work for everyone. Always consult your doctor before changing your diet or exercise regime.
