The Saber Vivir web portal highlights a study approved by the Spanish Brain Foundation, which shows that stress, little rest and lack of vitamins can cause headaches,
This site points out that the lack of vitamin E can influence the development of this discomfort, since it is responsible for raising the defenses and preventing the blood vessels from narrowing.
Other symptoms that indicate deficiency of this nutrient are:
- Less control of movements.
- Spasms and tremors.
- Vision problems.
- Frequent infections (due to low defenses).
To obtain the benefits of this nutrient, the following foods can be included in the daily diet. Likewise, it is important to consult a nutritionist to receive a specific meal plan, taking into account individual nutritional requirements.
- Peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds and Brazil nuts.
- Green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and broccoli.
chronic headaches
Although headache is a very common discomfort, in some people it can occur daily and manifest for a long time. This type of pain is known as sore throat. chronic head.
Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to clinical practice, education and research, explains the different types.
- Chronic migraine.
- Chronic daily or tension headache.
- Chronic daily headache.
- Continuous migraine.
chronic migraine
As explained by the non-profit entity, it is common in patients who have suffered from episodic migraines. They are known because they: affect one or both sides of the head, cause a throbbing sensation, moderate to severe pain, vomiting, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound.
Chronic tension-type headache
Its characteristics are the following:
daily chronic headache
It is common in patients who have no history of headache and appear suddenly. They are characterized by:
- Often affect both sides of the head.
- Cause pain that feels like pressure or tension, but is not throbbing.
- Cause mild to moderate pain.
- They are similar to chronic migraine or chronic tension-type headache.
Continuous migraine
This type of headache:
- It affects only one side of the head.
- It is daily and continuous, without periods without pain.
- It causes moderate pain with sudden increases in severe pain.
- They respond to the prescription pain reliever indomethacin (Indocin).
- They can become intense with the presence of migraine-like symptoms.
Other symptoms that may be associated with this pain are:
- Red, watery eyes on the affected side.
- Nasal congestion or cold.
- Drooping of the eyelid or narrowing of the pupil.
- Feeling of restlessness.
remedies
The Mundo Deportivo website recommends applying cold compresses to relieve headaches. This treatment is recommended “when the headache is not concentrated in a certain area, but translates into a feeling of drowsiness and general malaise, put a small towel previously soaked in cool water (not ice cold) on your forehead and temples it can give you gentle and immediate relief.” Ice should not be applied directly to the head, but wrapped in a towel.
Drinking water is another of the natural remedies for this discomfort. In some cases, the headache can be caused by dehydration. “Fortunately, drinking water has been shown to relieve headache symptoms within 30 minutes to three hours, in most people who suffer from dehydration”, indicates the website specialized in health and personal care Healthline.
