A terrifying, throbbing pain prevents you from seeing, thinking, or breathing. It eclipses the entire world, compressing it to a tiny size. It feels like not even a crane could support this cast-iron head. A monstrous pulsation, the rhythm of which you are forced to exist today, and sometimes for several days in a row. From morning until evening. The first thought upon waking is one: “Is this really all over?” And in a moment, hope fades.
So what should we do? Meekly cut a few days out of our normal life, or try to overcome it? Let's try the second option, since we can always return to the first.
Fight. But how?
First of all, try to figure out when exactly the attack starts. Is it after intense overtime, a long commute, or skipping lunch? Perhaps the pain is caused by heat or a change in weather.
If you can even roughly determine the underlying causes, you can avoid attacks associated with them. Neurologists say it's impossible to completely eliminate migraines; you can only reduce their frequency, duration, and intensity.
And this is already significant progress.
Reason #1
So, reason #1 is overtime or intense work. The likelihood of an attack is very high.
Take breaks from work, and use them to maximum benefit: ventilate the room, drink a glass of water, do exercises for your eyes, neck, and head, or massage your head.
Many people are embarrassed by these exercise breaks. In vain! Firstly, you can involve your colleagues in the warm-up. Secondly, remember the pain and compare what's more important to you: a good-natured joke or another attack. The conclusion is obvious.
By the way, you should take 5-10 minute breaks every hour. In other words, work for 50 minutes, then rest for 10 minutes.
Reason #2
Headaches are associated with problems of the cardiovascular system, which means it is necessary to pay attention not only to the head, but also to the blood vessels as a whole.
There's a small set of very simple exercises developed by the great Japanese healer Katsudzo Nishi. They help our heart and blood vessels function better.
Moreover, a contrast shower is an excellent way to exercise your blood vessels. You don't necessarily have to douse yourself with ice-cold or boiling water. A little contrast that you enjoy will be much better than skipping the procedure entirely due to cold aversion.
The importance of water treatments is difficult to overestimate. A swimming pool in winter, a river or sea in summer, even a shower or bath are incredibly beneficial. A hot bath or a strong shower jet directed at the head are effective in relieving an attack.
Moderate physical activity is great for both your blood vessels and your overall health. Sports like volleyball, badminton, tennis, and speedminton not only benefit your body but also bring you joy.
Reason #3
Another important thing that's not talked about is gut health. Yes, don't be surprised. This statement is only paradoxical at first glance. Think back to your school anatomy lessons.
Where do cells get nutrients? That's right, they're absorbed from the intestines. But what useful nutrients can enter the body if we eat unhealthy foods that clog the intestines with waste? An abundance of heavy protein foods turns the intestines into a kind of cesspool. As a result, our body lacks the necessary materials for normal functioning. Katsudzo Nishi believes that an unhealthy intestine is the cornerstone of all problems in the body.
Also, keep in mind that the brain consumes 20% of all energy produced by the body, which is five times more than any other organ. Therefore, if you want to reduce headaches, pay attention to your gut health and diet.
Fresh raw fruits and vegetables not only provide the body with vitamins, microelements, and vitality, but also cleanse it. Only these foods can dissolve oxalic acid salts, which are the main culprits behind joint pain, vascular problems, and the formation of stones in organs.
Be sure to drink water. The brain is 75% water, and without enough, it loses its ability to function. So, when embarking on another diet that promotes fluid loss, consider your migraines.
Reason #4
Don't get nervous. This advice is given for a huge number of illnesses, probably almost all of them. But it's very difficult to do. Or is it?
There's a technique called “ringing phone.” It involves perceiving any stimulus as a ringing phone. If your phone is ringing, what can you do? That's right, you can pick it up, or you can choose not to.
It's the same here. You must realize that you are in control of the situation. You decide whether to react or not. Any event in itself is neutral, but you give it meaning.
If, upon seeing yet another irritant, you don't start to get nervous as usual, but think for a minute, assess the scale of what is happening, consider the causes of the conflict, the motives for the action, and evaluate the consequences of your actions, in 80-90% of cases you will understand that there is nothing to be nervous about.
Or just count to 10. Understand that yelling and arguing won't help resolve the conflict. So why get upset?
Everything is in your hands!
Of course, we could talk about migraines at length. Our goal is to find ways to overcome this condition. Don't wait for the best, don't make excuses, but take action! Your health is your only concern. Be the master of your life!
Find a work, rest, and nutrition regimen that works best for you. Find the techniques that work best for you. Remember this simple truth: “A drowning man's life is his own.”