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are known to cause headaches. For example, lunchmeat and hot dogs contain nitrates which cause blood vessels to dilate, which leads to headaches. Other common headache-causing foods include chocolate, nuts, and aged cheeses. These foods contain tyramine, which causes headaches in some people.

It's also important to season your food with care. Many people suffer headaches after ingesting food prepared with MSG, and excessive amounts of salt also causes headaches.

Finally, think before you drink. Too much caffeine causes blood vessels to dilate, which causes headaches in some people. Limit yourself to not more than two cups of coffee per day. Instead, drink plenty of water. Adequate water consumption isn't guaranteed to reduce headaches, but many headache sufferers have benefitted from reducing their coffee and soda consumption while increasing their water intake.

4. Apply Pressure for Headache Prevention and Treatment

Apply pressure where your head and neck come together and rub, with your fingers or thumbs, in a circular motion. Use the same technique on your forehead, temples, and even your jaw area if you suffer from TMJ dysfunction.
A tightly worn headband will also decrease the blood flow to the brain and reduce pounding migraine pain.
Finally, press on the web area between your forefinger and thumb until you feel pain. Release, and then repeat as needed.

5. Give Your Eyes and Ears a Break for Headache Prevention and Treatment

As much as possible, block out excessive light. You can do this by resting in a dark room and wearing sunglasses when you're out and about. It's also important to take a break from excessive time on the computer. If you have to be on the computer all day for work, look away from the computer at least once every hour. Get up to walk away from the computer if at all possible many times throughout the day.

Also, block out excessive sound. Turn the T.V. and radio off, get in a room alone, and shut the door to block out sound coming from your family members or coworkers.

Following these home remedies for headaches may not completely eliminate headache pain, but they should help to at least reduce the frequency and severity of headache pain.

Sources:
www.mothernature. com
www.homeremedies.com

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