To answer this I will first explain the different types of headaches and preventative treatments for each, I will then describe my own experience with headaches.
Tension-Type Headache - These headaches are usually stress related. To prevent:
1.) Make sure your getting enough sleep
2.) Practice an effective stress reduction technique (Transcendental Meditation)
3.) Make sure your drinking enough water
Sinus Headaches - If one of your sinuses becomes inflamed, usually as the result of an allergic reaction, or an infection, the inflammation will prevent the outflow of mucus in the sinus and cause pain.
Preventing the inflammation from occurring in the first place will help prevent sinus headaches. Here are some tips:
1.) Eat well to keep your immune system strong, many people are allergic to dairy and this causes sin us headaches.
2.) Exercise regularly. Exercise helps the sinuses drain naturally, which reduces the likelihood that they will become clogged and inflamed.
3.) Avoid cigarette smoke and allergens. If you are sensitive to pollens, molds, pet dander, certain foods or dust, stay away from them.
4.) Drink plenty of water. Good hydration encourages your nose to drain naturally, thereby reducing the chances of nasal and sinus congestion.
Migraine Headaches
Migraines are chronic headaches that can cause significant pain for hours or even days. The cause of migraines is not really known although stress is considered one of the key triggers. Some people find certain food trigger migraines like chocolate or aged cheeses.
To prevent migraines try the following:
1.) Generally improve your health, eat well exercise etc
2.) Avoid cigarette smoke
3.) Avoid excessive caffeine
4.) Avoid alcohol
5.) Avoid stress
6.) Use an effective stress reduction technique (Transcendental Meditation)
Although it's said that migraines cannot be cured my personal experience suggests otherwise. When I was 16 I used to get a migraine headache every few weeks. The headaches where maybe not extremely sever as they only lasted hours not days and would go away once I fell asleep. I would however get all the migraine symptoms including vomiting, blurred vision and sensitivity to light and noise.
The fact that the headache disappeared as soon as I fell asleep led me to believe that the cause was stress related.
When I was 17 I started practicing Transcendental Meditation regularly and even moved to a community where Transcendental Meditation was practiced in groups. The migraines stopped.
I am 32 now and have practiced Transcendental Meditation regularly ever since I was 17, my migraines have not returned. It's impossible to know whether meditation was the reason my headaches stopped but it seems likely to me given the circumstances.
An occasional sinus headache may come on with the changes in weather. Often taking an over the counter sinus medication, or one antihistimine and one acetametaphin will stop the headache. If the headache is unbearable, however, it would be best to check in with your doctor.
The International Headache Society does not recognize a diagnosis of Acupressure Headache or Normal Headache. There are many different types of headache disorders however, and some types may be triggered by acupressure.
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There is no headache inventor.
The plural of headache is headaches.
A severe headache is a migraine.
Cephalgia is the medical term for headache.
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There is no diagnosis called monotonous headache in the IHC. There are however Chronic types of headache, as well as a diagnosis called New Daily Persistent Headache. Headache itself is not a diagnosis. There are many different types of headache, so seeing a doctor or headache specialist is very important for proper diagnosis and treatment.
The treatment for your headache depends on what type of headache it is (there is a long list of different kinds of headaches) and what has caused it. For best results, consult a headache specialist who is trained to diagnosis and treat headache disorders.
Reading can be a headache trigger for certain individuals, depending upon which type of headache disorder they suffer. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders, consult a board certified headache specialist.
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