Foods That Will Help Your Headaches!
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Those
who suffer from frequent headaches know very well that they are
incredibly hard to ignore. They ruin everything, from a good time out to
reading a book, it's hard to enjoy yourself doing anything when your
head is throbbing to the point that it makes you feel nauseated.
But
before popping those pills, we'd advise checking out some other reasons
for and solutions to the problem, such as making sure you are eating
things to help your headache instead of making it worse!
1. Baked PotatoBaked potato can alleviate a headache, especially one caused by drinking alcohol. Since alcohol causes an increase in urine, it can cause dehydration and the loss of important electrolytes such as potassium. Eating foods rich in potassium can then ease hangover headaches. A potato with the peel is one of the best sources of this mineral, containing about 720 mg of potassium (to compare, a banana, also rich in potassium, contains about 460 mg).
2. Watermelon
As
we said above, dehydration is one of the leading reasons for headaches,
so before you take that pill, consider eating foods rich in water, such
as the watermelon. There are many fruits and vegetables rich in water
and some also contain important minerals such as magnesium, which is
considered to be an aid against headaches.
3. Coffee
Yes,
coffee. The brown liquid we all drink to make it through the day has
long since been considered a great folk medicine against headaches. In
fact, many headache pills contain caffeine. The secret, however, is
moderation. While alcohol makes the blood vessels in our body and head
expand, coffee does the opposite, by shrinking them. This way, it can
reduce the amount of pain we feel. However, if you drink too much
caffeine, you will increase the amount of urine which can result in
dehydration, causing a headache. So, drink a cup of coffee, no more, or add a cup of water as well.
4. Whole Wheat Bread
People
on a diet low in carbohydrates may suffer from frequent headaches,
since this kind of diet decreases the body's store of glycogen - a main
source of energy for the brain. This way, the body loses liquid and gets
dehydrated, resulting in headaches. Consider
adding some complex carbs to your diet, like those in whole wheat,
fruit or yogurt. It may also improve your mood, since it enables the
body to release serotonin.
5. Almonds
Research
shows that the magnesium in almonds may protect the body from headaches
by releasing the blood vessels. For those who suffer from migraines, a
diet rich in magnesium may bring about great relief. To increase your
intake of magnesium, try to consume almonds, bananas, avocado, whole
rice etc.
6. Spicy Salsa
This
may sound weird, but spicy foods like spicy salsa or hot peppers can
help you get rid of that headache that much faster. The question is -
what caused the pain? These foods are great at solving pain related to
your sinuses. The spicy foods will open the airways, which will
alleviate the headache.
7. Yogurt
When
your head feels like it is aching in a fast throb, it may be your body
trying to tell you that it needs calcium to function efficiently. Make
sure you have calcium rich foods as part of your diet, like regular
Greek yogurt with no fat, an excellent source of calcium and helpful
probiotics, without any extra fat and sugar.
8. Sesame Seeds
The
tiny sesame seeds contain a large amount of vitamin E, which may help
stabilize estrogen levels in women and so prevent migraines. Along
with the fact that it helps with headaches, it may also help with blood
circulation. Sesame seeds are also rich in magnesium.
9. Spinach
What
works for Popeye can work for you as well. Spinach has been proven to
reduce blood pressure and deal with hangovers. So if your head is
throbbing, consider a big salad, and instead of lettuce, use spinach.
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