Headache Triggers and Treatments

For me a headache can mean lots of pain, the desire to sleep, and no patience. The pain of a headache or migraine can be so debilitating, it's hard to just to get through the day.

If you work on finding out what triggers your headaches you may be able to avoid them. Here are some top headache producers:

1. Allergies. Blocked sinuses can cause headaches. Try an allergy med to relieve this type of pain. See a doctor if nothing you do relieves the pain.

2. Stress. We all have busy lives, work, kids, homes, pets, etc., too much to do, too little time. Tension headaches. To help avoid or relieve these, you can try Yoga, meditation, any thing you can do for pleasure, or try dolling out your responsibility (don't be afraid to ask for help).

3. Dehydration. Be sure to drink 8-8oz glasses of water each day.

4. Hunger (Low blood sugar). Eat healthy snacks through out the day to avoid feeling famished and loading up on junk. (Try carrot sticks, apples, mixed nuts, granola bars, etc.)

5. Too much caffeine (or withdrawal from).

6. Lack of sleep. People forget that we need lots of sleep. It is highly recommended to get 8 hours a night. With TV, computer, and cell phones it can be hard. At night time, lower the lights and disconnect yourself, read a book, or meditate before bed, don't watch TV.

7. Inactivity. Exercise to improve blood flow, and your over all health.

8. Certain foods (Red wine, beer, MSG, chocolate, aged cheese, sauerkraut, Processed Meats such as: Pepperoni, Ham, Salami, etc.).


How to treat headaches:

• Get and use an air cleaner or dehumidifier
  
• Pain relievers (be sure to follow the dosage guidelines) Try Aleve or Excedrin
  
• Avoid trigger foods (see above list)
• Exercise daily
• Get enough sleep
• Eat an apple (many times an apple, or fresh apple juice can help relieve a headache)
• See a doctor if you have continuous headaches or migraines, it may be a sign of a serious condition.

Thanks for reading!

Note: I am not a doctor. This article is not intended to cure, prevent, or treat any disease. Any questions regarding your health be sure to see your doctor.