Cure 101: Migraine/Headaches

Dearest readers,

Is your headache killing your mood?

A couple of days ago, a viewer by the name of Samantha Rubine asked if I could do a Cure 101 on migraine and headaches. I thought it was an excellent idea because let's face it, how many of us gets headaches? I know I do. So without furtherado, I'll be giving some tips and tricks for conquering these nasties!

1. The first thing I recommend you is SLEEP. You'd be surprised the number of people who say they have headaches/migraines, lack adequate or effective sleep. Aim for at least 8 hours per day and do by all means take small siesta's during the day. For more information on better sleep, check this site out: http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_tips.htm and download this app for your ipod/iphone: BetterSleep

2. Drink Iced Coffee. Both ice and coffee contain vascoconstrictors, which mean they shrink the blood vessels that are making your head throb.

3. Putting an icepack on your neck has been proven to be useful to some people. If not, then try and massage your temples and the area of pain.

4. Drink honey and ginger water or tea. Honey has both potassium and magnesium which relax arteries, allowing more blood to flow to the brain. Two teaspoons three times should do it. Ginger contains a substance called thromboxane A2 that prevents blood vessels from dilating. 

5. Soaking your feet in warm water also helps relieve a headache.  Close your eyes and listen to some mediatating music while doing this  Try adding some Epsom salt if it doesn’t work.

6. Take whatever is on your head off! This includes: Hats, headbands, your hairdo (ponytail, etc), earrings and other little accessories. Let your hair loose!

7. Buy a memory foam pillow. I use one myself and I've noticed the difference straight away. Their affordable and very good for your neck and head. You can purchase one from here: http://www.the-pillow.com.au/

If you suffer from chronic headaches, I suggest you seek a doctors help. I am no means a doctor and information I have written may not be 100% accurate.

If you have a suggestion for Cure 101's, please leave it in the comments and I'll get back at you soon! But you can look forward to a cystic acne 101 next week!