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6 hidden headache triggers (slideshow)
Other trigger tips to avoid headaches
Now that you know what foods to avoid, let’s talk about a few other things you should do as well…
The first is to manage your stress. That’s because stress is the trigger for the most common type of headache — the tension headache.
You see, what happens is this… when you’re stressed everything tightens up, starting with your neck and shoulders. That tension travels up your neck and even to your scalp. Next thing you know, you’re clenching your jaws and maybe grinding your teeth. Then boom! A headache hits.
Tension headaches can trigger migraines as well, and that something you want to avoid at all costs.
Meditation, deep breathing techniques and exercise are effective ways to manage stress, and hopefully, stave off a tension headache.
The next is to get enough sleep. Sleep disorders and migraine headaches go hand in hand. Sometimes obstructive sleep apnea or insomnia can be to blame. Or maybe you just tend to stay up later than you should to watch your favorite TV shows and find you wind up with a headache the next day
If you’re not getting 7 to 8 hours of restful sleep, dig into the cause. Likely your headache problem will improve.
And, finally, keep a headache diary. Write down the day, time and what you were doing or eating when your headache triggers so you can discover patterns and make changes.
