Natural Cures - Headache Prevention

!±8± Natural Cures - Headache Prevention

Most of us have had the unfortunate experience of having a headache or migraine in the course of our lifetime. Though it has become easy to pop a pill to rid oneself of the pain, why not consider an alternative: Preventing head pain in the first place.

Researchers have discovered one of the main causes for headaches is the simple lack of hydration. As the saying goes, if you are thirsty- you are already dehydrated. Strive to get 6-8 eight ounce glasses of water per day. Avoid diuretics such as caffeine.

Trust your body to tell you when something is amiss. Many people have food sensitivities to onions, MSG or sulfites that can trigger the onset of a headache or migraine. Keep track of your headaches in a journal, noting what you ate, drank, and any other pertinent information. Compare notes each time to alleviate the culprit.

Some women experience headaches or migraines during menses as their estrogen levels drop substantially. If your headaches are related to hormonal fluctuations, add hormone balancing foods to your diet. Some sources include phytoestrogens such as dark leafy greens, dark berries and tomatoes. Cut out cheese and sugar from the diet when possible.

Another common culprit of headaches is the fluctuations caused by caffeine. If you cannot give up caffeine altogether, consider switching to decaf or herbal caffeine free teas during the day. Minimize soda intake and energy boosting drinks that create sugar and caffeine fluctuations, or the common crash that happens shortly after the body begins processing.

Alleviate headaches by combating stress and fatigue. Practice meditation or deep breathing exercises to counteract any stress. Get plenty of rest, a minimum of seven hours, and each night to allow the body to rest and recover properly.

Plan for Preventing Headaches and Migraines

Stay Hydrated: Keep up with those 8 daily glasses of water. In light of recent BPA's, refill a metal thermos instead of using plastic bottles Know your body: Keep track of foods that cause headaches Eat hormone balancing foods if your headaches are menses related Limit your Intake of caffeine: Switch to decaf or herbal decaf tea during the day Alleviate stress and fatigue by adopting relaxation methods and getting plenty of rest

Natural Cures - Headache Prevention

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Staying Hydrated When Camping

!±8± Staying Hydrated When Camping

When hiking, one of the most important items to have with you, whether walking for an hour or camping overnight, is water. People can go a long time without food, whereas you can only survive without water for three days. This makes it vital to your health and safety to have a good, clear, constant source of water. Here are a few items to have with you on your next hiking trip that will ensure you never run out of water.

Water
It's important that you always bring your own, clean supply of water on every trip. In order to have this water, you'll need a way to carry it with you. One really great option is to use a water hydration pack such as those by Camel. These packs can be worn on their own or slipped into a bigger backpack. You might also consider packing a canteen or flask to hold your water supply. A couple really great products for carrying water are stainless steel and BPA free water bottles. Make sure you get one that has a loop at the top so you can easily clip it to your backpack or belt.

Purification
If you are hiking or camping somewhere that has a lot of water, you'll want to bring a purification tool in case you run out of your own fresh water supply. One very simple option is to bring along treatment tablets that can simply be dropped into the water before consuming. Look for tablets that disinfect the water and destroy water borne pathogens. Another really good option, if you have the space, is a water filter. This is safer than using tablets and will make the water very drinkable. Buy a filter that is compact and will pump the water on its own.

Cold Weather
If you are camping in cold, snowy conditions, you will need other tools in addition to purification tablets and water filters. With snow, you will also need a way to melt it in order to then purify it. It is not safe to eat snow, so you'll need a small Bunsen burner with a pot to fill with snow. You will also need all-weather lighters and waterproof matches.

No matter what type of hiking you plan on doing, always make sure you take more water than you think you need. Out on the trail you will get dehydrated very quickly, even in cold weather conditions.

Staying Hydrated When Camping

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