1: Drink Plenty of Water!
Dehydration is one of the leading causes of headaches and can be a contributing factor in migraines too. Itโs thought that even just a 2% reduction of water in the brain can cause headaches! Many people are chronically dehydrated and donโt even realise. If youโre a headache or migraine su erer (or even if youโre not!) try to drink between 1.5-2 litres of water each day.
2: Avoid Known Triggers โก๏ธ
Many migraine su erers have triggers that can bring on a migraine attack. The most common include chocolate, wine, cheese, sulphites and co ee. If youโre a migraine su erer keep a food diary. Log everything you eat and drink and look out for any patterns so you can avoid the foods that could be triggering your migraines.
3: Take A Magnesium Supplement ๐๐ผ
Studies have shown that magnesium supplements can help reduce the frequency and severity of headaches and migraines. Magnesium is an essential nutrient, but thanks to overfarming and the poor-quality, western diet itโs thought that around 75% of people donโt meet their daily requirement through food alone. Supplements have been shown to reduce the frequency of migraine attacks by up to 41%.
4: Ask your Chiropractor! ๐ฉ๐ผโโ๏ธ ๐จโโ๏ธ
Chiropractic isnโt just for bad backs. Certain headaches called cervicogenic headaches, stem from joint and muscle tension in the mid-back, shoulders and neck. Treating these areas can help alleviate headaches and the associated symptoms-weโve had amazing results with a range of patients at the clinic.
5: Reduce Your Stress Levels ๐ต
Stress is a huge contributor to headaches and migraines so itโs essential that you keep your stress levels in check. For most people, daily life is stressful - whether thatโs from working, juggling a family or other stressful situations. So if youโre adding to your stress every day, it makes sense to work on reducing it each day too. Meditation is a great way to relieve stress and with the many meditation apps available it can be quick and easy too.