Headache Prevention

Top 10 ways to Prevent Headaches

10. Go Fragrance-Free: You may be allergic, or just sensitive.  The ingredients in fragrances are never listed, some are toxic.

9. Take 5: Spend at least 5 minutes a day in a quiet place.  Let the stress melt away.

8. Caffeine - the Wildcard: Caffeine can cause headaches or prevent them.Experiment, find out which is true for you.

7. Drink Water: Ditch soft drinks.  Your body is 70 percent water.  Make sure water is at least 70 percent of your fluid intake.

6. Exercise: Increased blood flow to the body and head, stress relief, look and feel younger.

5. Ergonomics:  Sitting, Standing, or moving, Doing anything for 40 hours a week has to be done correctly as to not create problems.  See our "Ergonomics" section for what to do.

4. Eat Right:  Magnesium is a mineral found in fruits and vegetables.It is a natural muscle relaxant.  Make sure your body is given the tools it needs to heal itself.

3.Headache Journal: Log your activities, what you eat, caffeine intake, sleep time.  Find patterns and Take action!

2. Consult a Chiropractor:Problems in the neck cause headaches.Chiropractors also do posture modification, ergonomics counseling, and many other things to decrease things that contribute to headaches.A recent study stated that 80 percent of all headaches can be helped by a chiropractor.

1.Consult a Medical Doctor: Before consulting a medical doctor exhaust all natural treatment options, including diet, exercise, lifestyle modification, and chiropractic.It is rare, but a headache can be a sign of medical conditions such as tumors, strokes, high blood pressure, and/or other diseases.  If you are in the care of a chiropractor he/she should alert you when or if a consultation with a medical doctor is appropriate.

For more information about Headaches, visit our informative section about Headaches.  Go to "Headaches" under the "What may we help you with" on the home site.