Cure the headache

What to do in case of frequent headaches? 60% of the time, headache episodes may indicate migraine, however, they can also be linked to symptoms of respiratory infection or  potentially serious brain disorders. For these reasons, headaches should never be underestimated: the first thing to do is to consult your doctor. In general, it is best not to overdo it with medicines and painkillers: although cases of abuse are on the rise, their effectiveness has yet to be demonstrated. 

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

Talking about headaches, the best cure is prevention. The causes of this disorder are due to many factors, often difficult to detect. In any case, here are some little secrets to fight headaches in a natural and effective way: avoid alcohol and animal fats to lighten the load of the liver, eliminate stress through relaxation exercises and deep breathing, correct your posture with yoga or stretching exercises, and soak your feet in the hot water.

Prevent migraines with foods

Preventing migraines is possible with the right kind of food! Most of the time it is food that represents the greatest danger for the onset of migraines. Let's learn to recognize harmless foods from harmful ones!

Harmless and/or good foods:

• almonds: rich in salicin, have the properties of a natural painkiller
• flaxseed: have anti-inflammatory properties
• sesame seeds: promote hormonal balance
• spinach: help to lower blood pressure
• red hot pepper: dissolved in warm water, relieves pain

Harmful foods:

• aged cheeses: the tyramine content increases the pain
• alcohol: increases blood flow to the brain and it seems that the toxins produced by its metabolism can trigger headaches
• cured meats: contain tyramine can stimulate episodes
• chemical additives and aspartame contained in many foods, are often crucial in migraine episodes

The correct diet? Ask to Bioimis!

Although headaches cannot be defeated through food supply alone, the exclusion or limitation of certain foods may shorten the episodes. The supervision of the doctor is critical, but the right diet can help counteract the episodes!

Bioimis will identify for you the most suitable diet to lose weight and stay healthy.