| 1. Most headaches are the result of stress. | | | | Use sunglasses if you are outside and curtains or |
| Exercise before a headache takes over, or if you | | | | blinds if you are inside. |
| can, exercise your headache away. Take a gentle | | | | 7. Caffeine addiction can cause headaches. If you |
| stroll in the fresh air. Do not overdo it though. If | | | | drink more than two cups of coffee a day and |
| you are in the middle of a severe headache, you | | | | have not had your morning coffee you could be |
| will not help it by trying to go on a jog. | | | | suffering a withdrawal headache. |
| 2. Sleep can sometimes help cure a headache. | | | | 8. Milk, chocolate, cured meats (like hot dogs), |
| When you feel a headache starting, go and have | | | | MSG, aged cheeses and alcohol have all been |
| a lie down in a quiet, shaded room. Over sleeping, | | | | linked to headaches. |
| can bring on a headache, so do not sleep in too | | | | 9. Cigarette smoke can bring on a headache. If |
| long on the weekend. | | | | you smoke, make sure it is in the open air. If you |
| 3. When you sleep, do not sleep in an awkward | | | | do not smoke, do not stay in a confined space |
| position. It can cramp the muscles in your neck | | | | with a smoker. |
| and cause a headache. | | | | 10. Relax and take some time out every day. |
| 4. When you are working, sit straight and take | | | | Stress is the major cause of headaches so it |
| regular breaks. Sitting or standing in an awkward | | | | makes sense to de-stress. Meditation and yoga |
| position for too long can bring on a headache. | | | | are great ways to de-stress and with yoga, you |
| 5. Strong perfumes can trigger a headache. | | | | get the added benefit of exercise. |
| 6. Bright light and glare can bring on a headache. | | | | |