If your head is pounding, your everyday habits could be the cause.
These natural strategies may spell relief.
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Feel a headache coming on?
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It’s easy to assume that dehydration might be the culprit.
Headaches can occur for a myriad of other reasons.
If not sipping enough water isn’t the cause of it, then what is?
5 Reasons You Have a Headache That Arent Dehydration
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Youre Staring at Screens
Brightness and lights can absolutely be the culprit, says Purdy.
Staring at your screen can also cause eye strain, another headache trigger, she adds.
Try reducing your screen time.
Youre Stressed
Yes,your stress levelscan play a role in the frequency and severity of your headaches.
Stress makes your muscles tight and contributes to headaches, says Purdy.
If you are consistently waking up with a headache, it’s a good indicator of poor sleep quality.
Loud noise and lots of noise for a long time can absolutely lead to headaches.
Your Body Is Strained
Your posture can play a significant role in causing tension-pop in headaches.
Muscle tightness from these positions can be the culprit, says Purdy.
Sometimes all you need is a snack!
Nutrition triggers like alcohol, caffeine and sodium are all potential headache starters, too.
Be sure to check with your doctor if you think this is the case for you.
Have I had too much caffeine today?
Do I feel stressed?
When was the last time I stretched?
Have I been staring at a screen all day?
Did I get a quality nights sleep?
I always recommend getting some movement, meditating and getting outside when you’re able to.
A little bit of exercise and movement can work wonders when you are able, she says.
Shah N, Hameed S.Muscle Contraction Tension Headache.
In:StatPearls.StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan.
