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Headaches Everyday? Read This! Bottom Line: Life can be busy and stressful. Sound familiar? If so, you may likely start experiencing headaches more frequently, and they may be more severe. Chronic headaches are a good indication that your body needs attention, whether that’s related to a lack of quality sleep, nutritional challenges or even postural issues, all of which can contribute to a developing a vicious cycle of daily headaches. Those daily headaches are a signal from your body that something needs to change. While researchers have struggled to place an exact cause on every type of headache, they have discovered an array of risk factors that can lead to the development of chronic headaches. The foods you eat, the stress in your life, and even how you move your body and spine, can either increase or decrease the likelihood of experiencing headaches. These daily headaches aren't something you "have to live with." Top research publications in...

THE TOP 3 CAUSES OF HEADACHES Bottom Line: A variety of factors can cause headaches. The good news is that many of these are lifestyle factors and habits and patterns that you can control. By understanding a few of the most common causes of headaches, you will have the information you need to make those key changes and to get on your way to finding lasting relief! Ironically, one of the most common causes of headaches is over medicating. In fact, overuse of many over the counter medications is a leading factor in a rebound headache, which is why pills may not be the best option for care. Many tension headaches get their start with repetitive motion and poor posture while sitting or standing at work or performing repetitive motions. Keeping your shoulders back and your spine in proper alignment throughout the day can help prevent future episodes. And finally, most of the good stuff like coffee, cheese, alcohol and meats have substances that can cause headaches. You do...

HEADACHE TYPES: THE FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW Bottom Line: Almost everyone will experience a headache at some point in their life, and over 50% of people will deal with the effects of headaches in a given year. Fortunately, headaches are rarely life-threatening. However, for people dealing with chronic headaches they can dramatically impact your quality of life. Why it Matters: The International Headache Society has classified over 150 different types of headaches. The most common being migraines and tension headaches. Migraines are triggered by chemical imbalances within the body and can cause a pulsating or throbbing pain often felt at the front or side of the head. You can identify a migraine through the symptoms experienced before and during, these symptoms can include: nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light, sound and smell. Migraines can very between a few hours to few days! Tension type headache are often caused by stress, anxiety, dehydration,...