In the past taking a hot bath,
drinking a lot of water, and taking Advil until it kicks in, has always been my
go-to remedy to cure a headache. That remedy has always worked but lately I’ve
been getting headaches too frequently, due to allergies and the recent weather,
to be taking Advil all the time. I have been looking into alternatives to cure
a headache, and have come across some tasty foods that help fight off
headaches; which surprisingly work. I love food so for me this is the perfect
alternative! Hopefully these same foods will help cure your headache too, and
you can say goodbye to that splitting headache, taking Advil all the time, and
instead of taking a bath in hopes of escaping your headache you can just take
one to relax. Here are ten food I have come across that will help fight off
your headache!
Coffee - Your favorite morning
go-to drink can help fight off a headache. The caffeine in coffee helps to reduce
the size of blood vessels, providing headache relief. When using this method
only drink a cup of coffee at the most, too much coffee will make your headache
worse.
Cherries – This fruit has strong
anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-allergy properties, a compound
otherwise known as quercetin. Quercetin helps your body to block pain and
sensitivity.
Bananas – Bananas are one of my
absolute favorite fruits and I was thrilled to learn they can help fight off
headaches! Bananas contain vitamin B6, which lowers the levels of serotonin in
your brain, lowering the amount of pain your headache is causing.
Watermelon – Dehydration is a
major cause of headaches and watermelon is just the fruit to cure to address
that problem. Watermelon is a water-rich food that will quickly rehydrate your
body.
Yogurt – Eating Greek yogurt is
a great cure for a headache. The brain depends on calcium to function properly.
Almonds – The magnesium found in
almonds helps your body to relax and protects you from the full force of a
headache.
Fresh Salmon – Salmon will give
you lasting energy for the day and stabilize your blood sugar. The omega-3
fatty acids found in salmon help to reduce the severity and duration of a
headache.
Baked Potato – Almost every
Southerner just cannot turn down the great taste of a baked potato, and as an
extra bonus they help fight headaches. Potassium-rich foods can reduce the pain
of a headache, and a baked potato with the skin is one of the best sources of
potassium.
Whole Wheat Toast – The amount
of vitamin B and the amount of magnesium in whole wheat will quickly stop your
headache
Spinach Salad – Spinach
decreases blood pressure and in turn alleviates headaches.
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