How can i Prevent a Migraine?

5 Things That Help Prevent Migraine Headaches: Things that can be done at almost any time, with little or no preparation or prearrangement

1. Caffeine

Caffeine is a substance that dilates the capillaries in the brain. Because one of the effects of the migraine headache on the body is a restriction of the capillaries, caffeine can be a remarkable tool for the prevention of migraine headaches. It is so effective that many traditional migraine medications have large doses of caffeine as one of their main components.

2. Cardiovascular Exercise

Cardiovascular exercise is an excellent way to help to break up the stagnant “stuck” feeling that many migraine sufferers feel before an attack. Getting the blood pumping and exercising the lungs helps to promote the body’s energy flow.

3. Relaxation Exercises

There is a very simple technique for performing relaxation exercises. Most people have experienced it at some point in their life. It involves starting at the top of the head and working down the body, while lying in a supine position (face up).

4. Hot Bath

If you feel those muscles tightening up, and you’re concerned that a migraine headache may be coming on, the first thing you may want to do is go home and get right into a nice hot bath.

5. Walking

One of the simplest, most effective tools for preventing a migraine headache attack is a nice long walk. Utilizing some of the benefits of cardiovascular exercise and of the relaxation exercises, walking helps to break up tension, regulate the flow of energy in the body, and loosen up the muscles while producing very little tension.