After identifying your headache triggers by starting a headache diary, you are now better equipped to help prevent the onset of headaches as well as control contributing factors. Additionally, many physicians will ask you to keep a headache journal so this preparation will prove useful at doctor's visits.
The next step is to sift through the headache diary and look for common food triggers and environmental factors that have been connected to headaches and migraines. Some common foods that can trigger headaches include caffeine, chocolate, aged cheeses, and alcohol. Common environmental triggers include perfumes, cigarette smoke, sunlight, extreme heat and cold or changes in humidity, as well as seasonal allergies. Other things that involve our daily routines that can affect headache cycles are a balanced diet and a consistent sleep schedule. Look for these items in your headache journal and discuss patterns with your health practitioner.
Tip Number Two: Incorporate Stress Reduction and Relaxation Techniques into your daily life
- Practice deep breathing to help reduce stress and at the onset of a headache or migraine.
To help expand deep breathing practice, visit a local yoga studio. - Try acupuncture to help with headache symptoms and prevention.
To locate a local acupuncture clinic click here. - Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or visit local EFT practitioner Diane Stacy.
- Enroll in a Qigong or Tai Chi class to bring balance to your life.
Check out this local organization for Qigong classes.
This information is not to serve as a substitute for medical advice and diagnosis by a licensed health care provider such as a doctor of naturopathy, osteopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic, or neurology.
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