Saturday, January 9, 2010

Headache Prevention

The following healthy habits can lessen stress and reduce the chance of getting headaches:

* Sleep well
* Eat a healthy diet
* Exercise regularly
* Pull the neck and upper body, especially if your work involves typing or using a computer
* Learn to take proper posture
* Stop smoking
* Learn to relax using meditation, deep breathing, yoga or other techniques
* Use suitable goggles, if necessary




Tips to Stop Headaches Before They Start


  1. Keep sleeping habits regular. Try to sleep at least 6-8 hours per night and try to stick to the same sleeping schedule. Too little sleep (and sometimes too much) can cause a headache.
  2. Eliminate unnecessary stress. We know: easier said than done. But anything you can do to reduce stress and tension in your life will help decrease your chances of getting headaches. Here are some ideas:
    • Take breaks: break up long car trips, intense study, or stressful work projects into sections
    • Relax through meditation: Consider making stress-relievers such as yoga, meditation or massage a regular part of your routine.
    • Get treated: Psychological treatments such as relaxation therapy, biofeedback and even hypnosis are helpful
  3. Get a healthy amount of exercise. Exercise keeps the body and mind healthy in many ways, but perhaps most importantly for headache sufferers, it releases endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. One theory of why some people get severe headaches is that headache sufferers simply have fewer endorphins than other people. Anything you can do to increase endorphins may help. Careful though: very strenuous exercise can cause the type of bodily stress that contributes to headaches. Again, be reasonable. Stick to exercises and activities that make you feel good and reduce stress, not those—say, bungee jumping--that might increase it.
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