Selected Headache Insights | CompassHealth Consulting, Inc.
1. Caffeine. Many people have headaches that are perpetuated by caffeine consumption.
2. Other common dietary triggers for migraines include chocolate, alcohol, and cheese. Other less common triggers are worthy of consideration. Therefore, one approach involves a caffeine-free vegetarian diet that excludes onions, MSG, citrus fruits, and nuts. If headaches occur a couple of times per week, it is likely that any effective regimen would be met with noticeable improvement within a month.
a. Separate hydrotherapy strategies exist for muscle tension and migraine headaches.
4. Physical exercise: a daily exercise program can sometimes make a significant difference in decreasing the tendency toward muscle tension headaches.
b. Prophylactic (preventive) medications are another option; these drugs are taken daily to prevent the occurrence of headache. Common classes of medications employed include: calcium-channel blockers, beta blockers, and tricyclic agents. Some individuals may find particular advantages to low dose amitriptyline which features muscle relaxant, sedative, and antimigraine properties.