Preventing Headaches

Some people are lucky. They experience headache very rarely. But for some unlucky others it recurs quite frequently. Why does it occur? And what can be done to prevent it?

1] Eat at proper times: Hypoglycemia [low blood sugar level] is one of the common causes of headache. Many a times we become so engrossed in work that we do not eat on time. Eating small regular meals can help prevent a headache.

2] Drink lots of water: Dehydration affects the brain and can cause headache. A glass of water [ small or large] every hour should be your goal.

3] Get proper Sleep: Too many late nights may give us short term fun but it may also result in headache. Going to bed on time and catching up on lost sleep can prevent many a headaches.

4] Avoid going in the Sun: For many migraine sufferers going out in sunlight can trigger a headache. Whenever there is a need to go out in the afternoon use a cap and minimize the exposure to the Sun.

5] Managing Stress effectively. Stress is a potent trigger for headaches. These days stress cannot be avoided. The only solution is to manage it effectively.

6] Avoid Citrus fruits: Citrus fruits can trigger migraine. Hence citrus fruits like pineapple, oranges etc should be avoided.

7] Avoid a direct blast of air: A blast of air causes sinuses to be blocked thereby resulting in headache.Hence avoiding the breathing of a direct blast from an AC or when travelling can prevent headache.

8] Get fresh air: Being in a stale, damp place can also trigger a headache. Hence ensure that you get fresh air all the time.

If you take all the precautions and still get a headache you may need to visit the doctor to rule out any other illness.