What is a Headache?
Pain/discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck; tension headaches are the most common type.
What Causes Headaches?
- Stress
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Lack of sleep
- Skipped meals
- Caffeine withdrawal
- Alcohol
Reducing and Relieving Headaches
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Lifestyle Tips
- Exercise
- Eat regularly
- Stay hydrated
- Get adequate sleep
- Manage stress
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Foods to Avoid
- Caffeine
- Chocolate
- Alcohol (especially red wine)
- Aged cheese
- Products containing:
- nitrates
- sulfites
Natural Remedies for Headache
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Herbal Therapies
- Blue vervain
- Butterbur
- Feverfew
- Ginger
- Wood Betony
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Supplements
- Magnesium
- B vitamins
- Fish oil
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Homeopathic Treatments
- Antimonium crudum
- Apis
- Belladonna
- Bryonia
- Lycopodium
- Magnesia phos
- Pulsatilla