A Daily routine for headache prevention
There are a number of natural strategies you can incorporate into your daily life that will help prevent, lessen and relieve headaches. Here are ten
- Proper Hydration. Maintaining good hydration throughout the day will significantly help prevent headaches. Some foods area naturally hydrating. See 25 Most Hydrating Natural Foods. Drink a good amount of water daily. Milk is comprised of about 87% water and is an excellent and naturally nutritious way to stay hydrated. It’s easy to add water and milk to your daily routine. It’s vital for physically active people and athletes to maintain good hydration. More about Raw Milk – Most Effective Sports Training and Recovery Drink!
- Adequate Regular Sleep and Rest. Maintain a routine that agrees with your natural rhythms. It helps to keep a regular, soothing bedtime routine of waking up and going to sleep at the same time every day. 8 hours of sleep is a good night sleep. When the body signals, take a nap, even if for 20 minutes. More about Sleep, Rest and Recovery: Tips to Natural Good Sleep
- Aerobic Exercise. Moderate aerobic exercise is a great way to prevent headaches. Exercise increases the natural pain-relieving chemicals in your brain called endorphins. These chemicals can help limit your reliance on headache medication. Exercise is Medicine
- Natural Nutrition. Eating good natural foods helps keep our mind and body balanced. For a detailed list of natural food sources of essential nutrients, See Natural Food Sources of the Essential Nutrients
- Relaxed Breathing. A relaxed breathing rhythm plays a big role in optimum health. It encourages a relaxed state of mind and a relaxed metabolism. And it helps maintain balanced hydration. More about Learn How Our Breathing Rhythm Impacts Good Health and Longevity – Learn Proper Breathing Technique
- Resting Pulse Rate. Maintaining a lower resting pulse rate will help prevent headaches. A faster resting pulse means the heart and cardiovascular system is working harder than necessary. A faster resting pulse rate can be dehydrating. More about Resting Heart Rate as a Measure of Health, Fitness and Lifespan
- Avoid Stimulants. Stimulants such as alcohol, tobacco, high fructose corn syrup, caffeine, salt, processed food additive, such as nitrates, act as a form of speed, increasing your pulse rate. These stimulants invariably cause your body to dehydrate . . . a major headache risk factor. More about Stimulants to Avoid That Impair Building a Strong Nerve Force
- Imagery. Mental imagery is an important tool in preventing, easing and relieving headaches. Take your mind to a happy place. A place of beauty, laughter, happiness.
- Stress Management. Stress and challenge is a natural part of life. Sustained too much stress can cause headaches. Plato used the expression techne tou biou which means ‘the craft of life’ and refers to the art of crafting and shaping life. Maturing, developing a simple but challenging life is a balancing act for all of us.
- Limit Screen Time. Take a break from looking at your phone screen or computer screen, especially if your work involves lots of screen time, by going outside in the natural light. Make a point of look in the distances.
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