Suffering From Constant Headaches - 3 Proven & Effective
Ways For Relief
by Emily Clark
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Are you suffering from constant headaches? Headaches are a
commonailment, but research has uncovered treatments that may help
yourproblem almost disappear.
According to the National Headache Foundation (NHF) tensionheadaches
affect nearly 78% of the adult population. 13% of thepopulation suffers
from migraines. Because the causes ofmigraines varies greatly, what
relieves a migraine in one personmay trigger an attack in another. The
suggestions here areguidelines for those who suffer regularly from tension
headacheswhich may have an identifiable physical cause.
WATCH WHAT YOU EAT
Some headache sufferers notice a connection with eating ordrinking
foods with aspartame. For those who are sensitive to thechemical it may
cause blood vessels to expand in the brain andtrigger a headache.
Caffeine is used to treat headaches. It's proprieties can assistpain
medication in providing relief and can be found inmedications to treat
migraines. However, too much caffeine canhave a 'rebound' effect and
actually cause headaches. If yousuffer from regular headaches you should
avoid daily use ofcaffeinated beverages such as coffee and certain sodas.
According to the McKinley Health Center, avoiding tobacco canalso
reduce headaches.
Skipping meals may cause headaches in some people, so eatingregular
meals may prevent headaches in these individuals.
REDUCE THE STRESS
Getting enough sleep is important for everyone. If you sufferfrom
tension headaches you may find getting your eight hoursevery night reduces
the amount or intensity of your headaches. Onthe other hand, oversleeping
can bring on a headache if you don'tget up at your regular time (such as
on the weekend or duringholidays).
Some headaches also seem to be aggravated by too much sun.Excessive
exercise outdoors and lack of hydration can lead toheadaches. Keep eyes
shaded and be sure to drink plenty of waterwhen outdoors.
Not surprisingly it was recently found that women wearing
tightponytails had an increased risk of tension headaches. Releasingor
loosening the hair and performing a brief massage to the headcan bring
almost immediate relief.
MEDICATE
What you may think is a sinus headache may actually be amigraine. A
consultation with your doctor may determine if youshould switch to a
migraine medication.
According to the NHF, tension headaches caused by stress shouldrespond
to reducing the stress or use of over-the-counteranalgesics. However, if
headaches occur almost daily you need tolook for ways of dealing with the
stress and discuss otheroptions with your doctor.
As with caffeine, regular daily use of over the countermedications can
actually cause headaches.
If headaches occur for long periods, are unusually intense or donot
respond to pain medication after several days you should seektreatment and
diagnosis from a health care professional.
Leading a healthy and active lifestyle has many health
benefits,including a reduction of tension-type headaches. Combining
ahealthy lifestyle with avoidance of triggers may help you findrelief from
tension-type headaches.
The information contained in this article is for educational purposes
only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any disease.
Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any health care
program.
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