2024-05-08 08:27:11
Migraines, migraines, headaches… different names for the same ailment that brings us, never better said, upside down. Having a healthier routine and taking better care of ourselves in our home can help reduce its effects or even prevent its appearance.
According to the latest studies, practically 50% of the world’s population suffers from headaches. Its causes are very varied: stress, anxiety, muscle stiffness, fatigue… and a long etcetera.
Although there are numerous drugs at our disposal to treat almost any type of migraine, the truth is that many specialists advocate reducing their use and trying to have healthy lifestyle habits that help minimize the appearance of any headache.
From things as simple as drink a lot more water in our daily livesto other very simple but effective routines that we share with you from Healthy Home with the aim of keeping annoying headaches at bay.
- Always favor the use of natural light over artificial light. As well as not using electronic devices for long periods of time (tablet, cell phone…). Bright lights and glare, especially if flickering, can trigger migraines by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain, which then activate the migraine center.
- Try to have good ventilation since a charged environment, among other negative consequences, worsens the symptoms of any migraine.
- Control the noise level, since silence is the ideal state when suffering from headaches. In that sense, having a good acoustic insulation in the home It is essential so that annoying sounds from the street or other neighboring houses do not sneak in.
- Maintain an ideal temperatureIt is best to have a home thermostat. between 18 and 20 degrees.
- Use a humidifier when the heat is on, to prevent the environment from drying out too much. If you do not have an electric humidifier, you can opt for a home remedy: Fill a container with water and leave it near the source of the hot air outlet so that it condenses and humidifies the environment. In addition, it is advisable to avoid having the heat pump or combustion stoves on for more than 4 or 5 hours.
- Take care of sleep quality with all the elements of our bedroom: soft colors, harmonious decoration, well-oriented bed… Lack of sleep can trigger the release of stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol, which puts us at risk of headaches. It is best to have regular sleep, that is, go to bed and get up at similar times each day, even on the weekend.
- In line with the above, choose the right pillow since a pillow that is too high, or too hard, can cause tension in the neck which, in turn, leads to a headache. If you need to sleep more upright, instead of putting two cushions, it is better to elevate the bed.
- Extreme the Be careful against strong and toxic odorsFor example, when we go to clean or paint. Strong perfumes, tobacco smoke or paints cause dilation of blood vessels and, therefore, headaches. It is advisable to avoid them or, if this is not possible, ventilate the place where we are.
- Furniture made to measure. It is advisable to use chairs with a backrest suitable for our height, especially if we spend many hours studying or working. Poor posture causes tension in the upper back, neck and shoulders, which in turn leads to headaches.
We hope that with these recommendations the migraines will be out of the question, but if the first symptoms of a headache have appeared and you are at home, it is best to find a quiet place to rest. When you feel your head starting to hurt, an ideal way to prevent this pain from prolonging or developing is lie down and relax for 30 minutes in a dark place.
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