If you have chronic headaches, finding relief can be tricky. It's often hard to know exactly what triggers your headache pain, and many of the treatments available might not work for you. But if you start keeping a headache journal, you'll quickly get the information you need to stop the pain finally.
Headache
journaling allows you to track your daily habits and activities to see
precisely when your headaches start, how they progress, and how they end. This
information will help you pinpoint the factors contributing to your pain, so
you can begin changing those habits and eliminating your headaches!
As soon
as you feel your headache coming on, start documenting
The more
information you can provide, such as a detailed history, details about when
symptoms began, your daily schedule leading up to your headache, which
medications you've taken (both over-the-counter and prescription), etc.
Will help
your doctor to identify possible triggers. Lab tests will
help identify problems with blood pressure or anemia, or even internal bleeding
that might be causing or worsening headaches.
Write
down every single detail
When you
come down with a headache, it's tempting to pop a pill or two and go about your
day. But before you do, be sure to write down every detail you can remember
about your head pain. Are there any patterns? When did it start? When did it
end? Is there anything that helps ease your pain or makes it worse?
Avoid
having any triggers in your environment
While it's
nearly impossible to remove all triggers from your environment, there are
several you can control. Remove anything that has a scent, like scented candles
or air fresheners. Try to avoid loud noises; wear earplugs if necessary.
And leave
your pet at home many people experience headaches after being around their
furry friends! Exercising and stretching can also help prevent headaches
because they increase blood flow to your brain.
Track
everything you eat and drink
Many patients have told me they suffer from headaches, migraines, back pain, stomach pains, or other easily fixed disorders by correcting their diet. Getting online lab tests (Lab tests) gives you a thorough snapshot of your blood chemistry and can help identify any food allergies or intolerances. The more data you track with Excel Test Report (Excel Lab Report), the better.
Watch out
for supplements, herbs, and vitamins
There are a
ton of supplements, herbs, and vitamins out there many of which promise to
alleviate headaches. However, they are often unnecessary. Check with your
doctor before taking any supplement or using any herb or vitamin to see if it's
right.
Use
essential oils
Aromatherapy
can be highly effective for many different kinds of headaches. Lavender,
peppermint, rosemary, eucalyptus, and clary sage these essential oils that have
improved headache symptoms in some people. Try diffusing them or applying them
directly to your temples or neck using a carrier oil like coconut oil.
Get
enough sleep
According to
Excel Lab Report,
headaches are often brought on by lack of sleep. A 2007 poll in the Pakistan
found that, on average, Pakistani got only 6 hours of sleep a night. This is
not nearly enough rest. Most adults need 7 to 8 hours a night to function
optimally. Furthermore, our stress hormones start running amok without enough
sleep.
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