Avoid abrupt changes in your daily routine, and eliminate, if you can, causes of emotional stress.
These are two ways of avoiding or lessening the pain of tension or migraine headaches, according to a Better Homes & Gardens magazine article quoting Dr. Robert Kaniecki, director of The Headache Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Lesser causes include food sensitivities, sensory overload, allergies, and changes in the weather, he said.
Nearly one-half of U.S. women will experience migraines due, in part, to hormonal changes. Dr. Kaniecki recommends that they continue their daily routines such as the exercise program and arising at the usual hour. Good methods of helpful relaxing include meditation, yoga, prayer, and reading.
It’s best to avoid processed food if you are prone to headaches. Some folks are affected by alcohol, especially red wine. Others may suffer because of chocolate, aged cheeses, artificial sweeteners, MSG, and too much caffeine. Try reconfiguring the computer display control panel to refresh images, and be aware that older monitors often emit a flicker that causes some people problems.
Keep allergies in check by taking prescribed medications. Most people gain some headache relief with aspirin, Tylenol or Excedrin, but over-use may lead to rebound headaches.
Ladies, E. V. Lucas offers this advice: "Never have a headache on the same day as your husband; but if you do, be sure to mention it first."
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