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FIVE Common Headache Triggers (taken from Top Health Newsletter-October 2009)
Headaches sufferers spend more the $4 billion a year on over-the-counter pain relievers. Prevention costs you nothing. Five leading headache culprits to watch out for:
1) Stress: Frayed nerves are frequent cause of "tension". Prevention Idea: take 30 minutes a day just to daydream (but not while you are on the clock), meditate or otherwise relax. Daily exercise can help ease stress and tension
2) Eyestrain: Focusing on one object for along time (such as a computer screen) can cause temporary head pain. Prevention Idea: take occasional eye breaks by looking out a window, consider an eye exam if vision becomes a problem.
3) Diet: certain foods contain substances that can trigger headaches for example, caffeine, red wine, processed meats, chocolate, cheesem citrus fruits, MSG
4) Sitting: staying seated for long periods can tighten muscles and lead to tension headaches. Prevention: move around, stretch once an hour, take a lunch time walk
5) Sleep: too little (and even too much) sleep can bring on headaches. Prevention: control your internal clock by going to bed and getting up at the same times each day, even when you are not working.
