Headaches

Top tips for Headaches and Migraines! ๐Ÿง 

1: Drink Plenty of Water!

Dehydration is one of the leading causes of headaches and can be a contributing factor in migraines too. Itโ€™s thought that even just a 2% reduction of water in the brain can cause headaches! Many people are chronically dehydrated and donโ€™t even realise. If youโ€™re a headache or migraine su erer (or even if youโ€™re not!) try to drink between 1.5-2 litres of water each day.

2: Avoid Known Triggers โšก๏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 youโ€™re 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 ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

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 itโ€™s thought that around 75% of people donโ€™t 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! ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€โš•๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ

Chiropractic isnโ€™t 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-weโ€™ve had amazing results with a range of patients at the clinic.

5: Reduce Your Stress Levels ๐Ÿ˜ต

Stress is a huge contributor to headaches and migraines so itโ€™s essential that you keep your stress levels in check. For most people, daily life is stressful - whether thatโ€™s from working, juggling a family or other stressful situations. So if youโ€™re 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.