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Headaches – Prevention

To stop your headaches and to prevent them from recurring, you can avail of ways to avoid or at least lessen the frequency and triggers of your headaches.

  • Sinus irrigation – A lot of headaches are caused by the blockages of the sinus passageways due to infection or allergy. You can treat blockages by using sinus irrigation products that can be bought over-the-counter in your local pharmacy.
  • Food triggers avoidance – Once you know what foods causes your headaches, you may want to make a list of them so you may be able to avoid these headache triggers in the future.
  • Adequate hydration – Drinking copious amounts of fluids balances the electrolytes in your body and makes many of your body systems function better particularly the circulatory system where blood pressure and vessel dilation are properly regulated.
  • Have your eyes checked – Bad eyesight function may cause headaches for some people. You may need to wear glasses or contact lenses to see well and to prevent headaches.
  • Good posture – If you have a habit to stoop while walking, sitting or standing, chances are high that you will develop frequent headaches. Correcting your posture will not only prevent the onset of headaches but make you more attractive as well.
  • Improve circulation – Inactive people often develop headaches because of poor blood circulation caused by constricted blood vessels. Performing light exercises like or stretching or even neck exercises can help improve circulation and relieve stress and tension in the neck and head.
  • Address your temporomandibular joint disorder problem– The usual side effect of TMD is headaches. A neuromuscular dentist is a medical specialist who can properly diagnose and treat this condition.
  • Niacin avoidance – Niacin may trigger migraines. This ingredient is a vasodilator, which can spell headache spell for migraine sufferers.
  • Stop smoking – Smoking can cause headaches as well as a plethora of other health conditions so stopping this habit is imperative if you want to live a headache-free and healthy life.

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