The right diet
– Do not skip meals: hunger can be responsible for a headache.
– Mollo on certain foods: chocolate, nuts, fermented cheeses, yogurt, caffeine or lack of caffeine and frozen foods can be triggers.
– No alcohol abuse, in particular white wine or champagne.
– Avoid smoky atmospheres. Spending an evening in a whirlwind of smoke is a sure headache when you wake up.
Good rest
– A yawn? Hop to bed! Respect your sleep rhythm: avoid staggered hours (late sunsets, late mornings).
– A very soft pillow, nothing like a good night’s sleep. Ideally, the skull and neck should be in the same position as when we are standing. This alignment promotes muscle relaxation and ensures good blood supply. The choice of pillow depends on your position during sleep: firm if you are lying on your side, softer if you are lying on your back, and very soft if you sleep on your stomach.
– Yes to regular breaks when you are at the office: overwork, but also bad positions in front of the computer cause muscle contractions which only ask to degenerate into an intense headache.
Sport and relaxation
– To relax – stress is often a trigger of crisis – play sports: swimming is a good preventive tool because it erases muscle tension. You can also simply go for a regular short walk.
– Relaxation will also allow you to evacuate your excess of tension: massages, reflexology, sophrology, yoga, shiatsu, qi gong, tai chi… You will learn to control your emotions, organize your time and know how to take advantage of the present. As soon as you are more relaxed, your headaches will decrease.
Good to know
A recurring headache can be the first symptom of some important diseases: high blood pressure, glaucoma, Horton’s disease, cerebral aneurysm, intracranial hypertension, meningitis. A medical examination is therefore essential if the pain does not quickly give way with ordinary analgesics.
