Those who
suffer from frequent headaches no very well that they are incredibly hard to
ignore. They ruin everything, from a good time out to reading a book, it's hard
to enjoy yourself doing anything when your head is throbbing so bad you feel
nauseated.
But before
popping those pills over and over, we'd advise checking out some other reasons
and solutions to the problem, such as making sure you are eating things that
help your headache instead of making it worse!
1.
Baked Potato
Baked potato
can alleviate a headache, especially one caused by drinking alcohol. Since
alcohol causes an increase in urine, it can cause dehydration and the loss of
important electrolytes such as potassium. Eating foods rich in potassium can
then ease hangover headaches. A potato with the peel is one of the best sources
of this mineral, containing about 720 mg of potassium (to compare, a banana,
also rich in potassium, contains about 460 mg).
2.
Watermelon
As we said
above, dehydration is one of the leading reasons for headaches, so before you
take that pill, consider eating foods rich in water, such as the watermelon.
There are many fruit and vegetables rich in water and some also contain
important minerals such as magnesium, which is considered as an aid against
headaches.
3.
Coffee
Yes, coffee.
The brown liquid we all drink to make it through the day has long since been
considered a great folk medicine against headaches. Many headache pills contain
caffeine. The secret, however, is moderation. While alcohol makes the blood
vessels in our body and head expand, coffee does the opposite, by shrinking
them. This way, it can reduce the amount of pain we feel. However, if you drink
too much caffeine, you will increase the amount of urine and we're back to
dehydration, which in turn will cause more headaches. So, drink a
cup of coffee, no more, or add a cup of water as well.
4.
Whole Wheat Bread
People on a
diet low in carbohydrates may suffer from frequent headaches, since this kind
of diet decreases the body's store of glycogen, which are a main source of
energy for the brain. This way, the body loses liquid and gets dehydrated, and
then - headaches. Consider
adding some comple carbs to your diet, like those in whole wheat, fruit or
yogurt. It may also improve your mood, since it makes the body release
serotonin.
5.
Almonds
Research
shows that the magnesium in almonds may protect the body from headaches by
releasing the blood vessels. For those who suffer from migraines, a diet rich
in magnesium may bring about great relief. To increase your intake of
magnesium, try to consume almonds, bananas, avocado, whole rice etc.
6.
Spicy Salsa
This may
sound weird, but spicy foods like spicy salsa or hot peppers can help you get
rid of that headache that much faster. The question is - what caused the pain.
These foods are great at solving pain related to your sinuses. The spicy foods
will open the breathing ways, which will alleviate the headache.
7.
Yogurt
When your
head feels like it is aching in a fast throb, it may be your body trying to
tell you that it needs calcium to function efficiently. Make sure you have
calcium rich foods as part of your diet, like regular Greek yogurt with no fat,
which is an excellent source of calcium, without any extra fat and sugars with
with helpful probiotics.
8.
Sesame Seeds
The tiny
sesame seeds contain a large amount of vitamin E, which may help stabilize
estrogen levels in women and so prevent migraine. Along the fact that it helps
with headaches, it may also help with blood circulation. They are also rich in
magnesium.
9.
Spinach
What works
for Popeye can work for you as well. Spinach has been proven to reduce blood
pressure and deal with hangovers. So if your head is a-throbbing, consider a
big salad, and instead of lettuce, use spinach
Posted by:
Dakiya Dak Laya <daki_1987@outlook.com>
