Headache

How can headaches be prevented?

​Most headaches have a genetic basis. Some may also be sensitive to certain triggers that can lead to a headache.
Lessen the impact of a headache by identifying triggers and avoiding them:

• External environment (i.e., changes in weather, bright lights, smells and loud sounds)
  
• Emotion, mood and stress
  
• Diet (e.g., alcohol, cheese, chocolate, monosodium glutamate (MSG), citrus fruits)
  
• Hormonal changes due to menstruation, menopause, oral contraception, hormone replacement therapy

Keeping a headache diary can help identify factors that may contribute to the headache and the pattern of the headache.