Headaches can be very debilitating. By finding out the cause of your headache you can take steps to avoid, reduce and prevent them occurring.

 

Common Causes for Headaches include:

• Low iron deficiency (Are you tired and feeling and run down – maybe you need to have your iron levels checked)
• Dehydration (studies have shown that blood vessels in the head may narrow in an attempt to regulate body fluid levels – drink two litres of water a day)

  

• Drinking alcohol (“hangovers are guaranteed when you drink in excess because alcohol causes the blood vessels to expand. This also causes the reddening in the face of individuals who drink. This dilation of the blood vessels is what may trigger migraines because of amino acid, tryramine, which is the substance responsible for the trigger)
• caffeine withdrawal
• eyestrain (this causes pain around the eyes or headaches around theforehead)
• nutritional issues (skipping meals or eating certain foods- sometimes chocolates!)
• stress
• lack of sleep
• head injury

Secondary headaches can be precipitated by:

1. acute sinusitis
2. influenza
3. hangover
4. dental problems
5. concussion

Caution: Sudden sever forehead pain coupled with leg weakness can indicate stroke/ meningitis/ intracranial hemorrhage or hematoma. Seek medical attention immediately.

Steps to cure, prevent and reduce headaches include:

1. use aromatherapy pure essential oils

   

2. drink more water
3. plan for eight hours quality sleep
4. practice qigong daily
5. reduce stress
6. stop smoking and drinking alcohol
7. take time out in nature to relax and breathe fresh clean air
8. avoid trigger food

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1. patience
2. patience
3. patience