Headaches are one of our most common health complaints. In fact, we're twice as likely as men to have them frequently as we age. Fortunately, keeping the throwing at bay can be as easy as:
Having a side of spinach!
Prone to migraines?
Magnesium packed spinach can help! A recent study found that getting 600 mg. of the mineral daily cuts migraine attacks more than 41%. "A powerful natural remedy, it blocks pain signals from spreading across the brain and amplifying or prolonging migraines," says Montefiore Headache Center neurologist Cynthia E. Armand, M.D. and two cups of cooked spinach daily provides 80% of your RDA for magnesium. Other top sources: pumpkin seeds and black beans.
Nixing pain with coffee!
Feel a headache coming on?
Sip a cup of strong caffeinated coffee. Caffine blocks brain receptors that cause blood vessels to widen too much and cause pain, says Traci Stein, Ph.D., author of The Everything Guide to Integrative Pain Management. But stick to one cup a…
Having a side of spinach!
Prone to migraines?
Magnesium packed spinach can help! A recent study found that getting 600 mg. of the mineral daily cuts migraine attacks more than 41%. "A powerful natural remedy, it blocks pain signals from spreading across the brain and amplifying or prolonging migraines," says Montefiore Headache Center neurologist Cynthia E. Armand, M.D. and two cups of cooked spinach daily provides 80% of your RDA for magnesium. Other top sources: pumpkin seeds and black beans.
Nixing pain with coffee!
Feel a headache coming on?
Sip a cup of strong caffeinated coffee. Caffine blocks brain receptors that cause blood vessels to widen too much and cause pain, says Traci Stein, Ph.D., author of The Everything Guide to Integrative Pain Management. But stick to one cup a…