Can Lifestyle Changes Help Prevent Migraines

If you’re one of the 39 million people in the UK who experience migraine pain, you are very aware that even mild migraine headaches can make your day come to a screeching halt.     

By identifying and then avoiding migraine triggers, you can prevent migraines from starting. Simple lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and home remedies can be effective at preventing migraines.

Keep reading to learn which simple lifestyle changes can prevent migraine headaches.

SIMPLE LIFESTYLE TIPS TO PREVENT MIGRAINES

• Avoid bright lights and sudden loud noises.

• Pay attention to what foods and drinks trigger migraines. 

• Keep a headache diary to track when migraines occur and what might have triggered them. 

• Be aware of hormonal changes.

• Take health supplements that can relieve migraine pain.

• Pay attention to the weather to determine if seasons play a part in the onset of migraines.

• Establish a routine for eating and sleeping at the same time every day. 

• Manage stress. Excessive stress can be one of the potential triggers for migraine.

• Don’t skip meals. Long gaps between the meals can increase your risk of having a migraine episode.

• Seek professional help if the frequency or intensity of episodes increase suddenly.

• Exercise regularly to keep your mind and body healthy.

MIGRAINE TREATMENT

OTC Medication

Incorporate the lifestyle changes above into your daily routine to prevent migraines. But if you come down with a migraine, have a plan of attack ready so you know in advance how you will treat it. Take pain relief tablets as soon as you feel coming on, don’t wait.

Below is a list of OTC migraine pain relief tablets:

• acetaminophen (Tylenol)

• aspirin

• diclofenac (Cataflam)

• ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)

• naproxen (Aleve)

• almotriptan (Axert)

• eletriptan (Relpax)

• Nurofen Maximum Strength Migraine Pain 12S

At Pearl Chemist Group we understand how difficult it can be to manage migraine pain day in and day out. We stock a full range of OTC medications to treat migraine pain from the best brands on the market.

Visit any of your local Pearl Chemist Groupbranches in South London and we’ll help you find the medicine that’s right for you. You can also shop online and get the medicines delivered to your doorstep.