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Medication Free Prevention Of Headaches And Migraines

February 16th, 2010

Even though there are different kinds of migraines and headaches, the reasons why they occur are fairly common and are generally easy to prevent. If you suffer from them, try out these natural approaches to curing or preventing them.

Firstly, it is worth noting that doctors report that more than 75% of headaches and migraines are a result of dehydration. What this means is that drinking more water throughout the day can be enough to prevent the majority of problems. It is also best to stay away from coffee, soft drinks, and other sources of caffeine, as these cause you to further dehydrate.

The importance of sleep in relieving just about every form of pain and chronic condition can not be overlooked. It is essential for your general peace of mind, and equally significant in the prevention of migraines and headaches. You should get at least 6 hours sleep per night, but ideally a couple more than that too.

Regular activity can help prevent migraines and headaches as it releases mood enhancing chemicals called endorphins and lowers stress levels. Try aerobic exercise in the morning for at least 15 minutes. Keeping it light and easy is ok, as the purpose is just to get your blood, and the oxygen in it, flowing more readily around your body, particularly to your brain.

While particular foods help alleviate headaches and migraines, there are more that cause them. Be particularly aware of foods with a content of sugar, which cause problems for lots of people. Other foods which cause headaches and migraines are those which people are commonly allergic to, such as wheat or dairy products. Try to avoid suspected foods for two weeks to a month and assess whether there is any difference in the amount of headaches and migraines arising.

These suggestions will not cure or prevent all headaches and migraines, but they will have a noticeable, positive effect in most circumstances.

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  1. February 16th, 2010 at 20:51 | #1

    I totally agree with you on the sleep, exercise and food. These are the common practices I do everyday keep myself away from headache. I used to have headache very often until I practice it.

    I am not very sure about the dehydration part yet. However, I would definitely try it out because it makes sense. Thanks for sharing some useful tips with me.

  2. March 9th, 2010 at 12:31 | #2

    Migraines and headaches are triggered by numerous factors like sleep, stress, food, alcohol,caffeine. Like said above, the majority of migraine causes can (and should!) be controlled. By modifying your lifestyle, one can almost completely eliminate the problem.

    A good suggestion is to keep a journal, to be able to find what exactly will trigger a migraine headache for you.
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