5 Surprising Causes of Headache

Everyone will totally agree that headaches aren’t the most favorable thing to have, they occur suddenly and without warning. Headaches are a general nuisance. The number of people who suffer from headaches is, well, mind-numbing. The World Health Organization estimates that 50% of adults have a headache at least once every year, and 30% of those individuals also experience migraines. Here are few surprising culprits that might be making your head throb. 1. Not drinking enough water When you don’t drink enough water, your body becomes dehydrated. The body requires the proper balance of fluids and electrolytes to function properly. Each day, the body loses water through daily activities, such as sweating and urinating etc. and when we lose water faster than it can be replenished, we become dehydrated which can bring on unpleasant headaches. Drink more water during the course of your day. Staring at your screen for too long. If you’re staring at your screen all day, you’re putting a huge amount of stress and strain on your eyes. The variation in light and the brightness of your screen activates your retina and the nerves behind your eyes which can lead to headaches. Also, your posture while using the computer may be another culprit. Be sure to sit up straight (your neck and your back will thank you for it) Having an orgasm Yes, your moments of bliss can actually be the cause of your headache. Strenuous activities like sex and intense orgasms can cause neck and back muscle tension which can set off a migraine. How to remedy this may include building your arousal slowly or seeking medical advice/treatment. Allergies and toxicity Food allergies and toxic reactions to chemicals often found in food are also causes of a headache.

Skipping breakfast too often

It is very important to eat breakfast: In a recent study of 1,200 migraine sufferers, researchers found that fasting or missing a meal was the second-most common trigger of headaches in men and the third-most common trigger in women.

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This article was first published on 24th October 2017

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