Causes of Headaches And How To Avoid Them

Natural Treatments

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Natural remedies are a good way to reduce long-term headache pain without the side effects of over-the-counter medications. Feverfew and butterbur are herbs that have been shown to reduce headaches by easing tension in the body. According to researchers at the School of Postgraduate Medicine and Health Science in the United Kingdom, feverfew is a safe and efficient remedy for headaches. Butterbur is a herb with anti-inflammatory effects. One study found that patients who took seventy-five milligrams of butterbur twice a day for four months were able to reduce their migraine attack frequency by forty-eight percent.

Diet And Hydration

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Diet and hydration levels play a major role in the prevention of headaches. A gluten-free diet high in B-vitamins has been shown to help as headaches are common symptoms of inflammatory foods and dehydration. According to a study conducted by the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, a water-deprivation headache may cause head pain as well as impaired concentration and irritability. Taking a B-vitamin complex and drinking lots of water may reduce headaches. Also be sure to opt for unprocessed, unrefined carbohydrates such as legumes, fruits, and vegetables over gluten, refined sugar, and wheat.

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