For people suffer from frequent headaches, preventing headaches is even more
important treating a headache once once occurs. Here are some important tips to prevent headaches. Some of the tips may sound simple, but please do not underestimate how effective they can be.
HOW TO PREVENT HEADACHES
- Proper Sleep:
– Get enough sleep at night.
– No napping during the day.
– Try to wake up the same time every day. Do not sleep in on weekends.
- Water:
– Drink at least 1.5 liters per day (i.e. three 500ml bottles or 6 cups)
– Avoid drinks with added sugars or artificial colours
- Avoid Caffeine:
– Caffeine can cause headaches.
- Exercise:
– Exercise daily, even just a 30 minute walk.
– If you cannot go outside, try walking around inside your house.
- Eat Regulary:
– Eat a healthy and balanced diet eat regular times through the day.
- Avoid Too Much Medications:
– Sometimes taking over-the-counter medications like Tylenol and Advil can cause a headache if taken too often. (i.e. taking as little as 2 days per week or 5 days per month).
– Especially avoid medications with caffeine or codeine (like Tylenol #1).
- Natural/Herbal Remedies:
– These natural remedies are recommended by headache specialists. They can be just as effective as prescription medications at preventing headaches. Try taking one of the following DAILY prevent headaches:
– Butterbur 50mg two or three times per day
– CoEnzyme Q10 100mg three times per day
– Magnesium 300mg to 600mg daily
– Riboflavin 400mg daily