Some foods and dishes help relieve headaches

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Nutrition has a great influence on human health. Accordingly, some foods help relieve headaches very effectively. If you are looking for the fastest way to relieve a headache, you can refer to the foods and dishes in the following article.

1. Foods and dishes that should and should not be eaten when you want to relieve a headache

1.1. Breads, cereals and cereals Foods to eat when you want the fastest headache relief :
Most cereals, except those containing nuts, dried fruit or aspartame Plain bagels or nuts Sesame Snacks, such as pumpernickel or zucchini bread. Crackers and chips Flavorless crackers, such as savory, White, wheat, rye, or oven-baked bread. Foods to avoid for the fastest headache relief :
Flavored crackers, eg cheddar cheese crackers Fresh bread homemade or from the Pizza grocer's, as this is also a fresh bread. Soft Pretzels Chips 1.2. Meats, nuts and seeds Foods to eat when you want the fastest headache relief :
Fish, fresh beef, chicken, lamb, pork, turkey or veal,... Poppy seeds Pumpkin seeds corn Sesame seeds Sunflower seeds unflavored. Foods to avoid when you want the fastest headache relief :
Beef liver and chicken Breaded meat Marinated meat Flavored popcorn Nut butter

1.3. Sauces and salad dressings Foods to eat when you want to get rid of headaches fastest:
Homemade sauces and using fresh ingredients without artificial flavors. Homemade farm dressings Distilled white vinegar salad dressings and dressings Foods to avoid for the fastest headache relief :
Bottled salad dressings Prepackaged dipping sauces such as salsa, dressings or blind dips ,... Many bottled salad dressings and prepackaged dips contain additives and preservatives that can trigger migraines . Additives to avoid with meals include MSG, aspartame, and nitrites. Aged cheese and red wine vinegar can also contribute to headaches, so it's best to limit their consumption of these foods with meals.
1.4. Vegetables and fruits Foods that should be eaten as vegetables should be eaten include peppers, zucchini, fresh potatoes, carrots and cauliflower:
Fresh fruits Clean vegetables Preservative-free bags of lettuce Avoid:
Canned instant mashed potatoes Dried fruits containing sulfite preservatives Citrus fruits Lima beans Navy beans Onions Sauerkraut Some fruits may also contain pollen or other compounds , which can release histamine and trigger migraines. Examples include bananas, grapefruits, oranges, raspberries, and plums.
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2. Drinks that relieve headaches

2.1. Drink enough water When the body is not enough water can lead to headaches. In fact, studies have proven that chronic dehydration is a common cause of tension headaches and migraines. So drinking water has been shown to reduce headache symptoms in most people who are dehydrated within 30 minutes to three hours.
Furthermore, dehydration can impair concentration and cause irritability, making symptoms worse. Therefore, to relieve the symptoms of headaches caused by dehydration, focus on drinking enough water during the day and eating foods that contain a lot of water like watermelon, oranges, grapefruit,...
2.2 Drink one Low in magnesium Magnesium is one of the important minerals and is needed for many functions in the body, including blood sugar control and nerve transmission. Besides, magnesium has also been shown to be a safe and effective remedy for headaches. Evidence shows that magnesium deficiency is more common in people with frequent migraines than in those without headaches.
Studies have shown that taking 600 mg of magnesium citrate daily during treatment reduces the frequency and severity of headaches. However, magnesium supplements can cause gastrointestinal side effects such as diarrhea in some people. Therefore, it is best to start with a smaller dose when treating headache symptoms and consult your doctor.
2.3 Try a B-Complex Vitamin B vitamins are one of the essential vitamins and a group of water-soluble micronutrients that play many important roles in the body. B vitamins contribute to the synthesis of neurotransmitters and help convert food into energy, which can be effective in reducing headaches. Several studies have shown that vitamin B supplements such as riboflavin (B2), pyridoxine (B6), folate, and B12 can reduce headache symptoms.
B-complex vitamins contain all eight B vitamins, so this vitamin is considered a safe, cost-effective headache treatment.
In fact, regular supplementation of B vitamins is considered safe, as they are water soluble and any excess is excreted in the urine.

2.4. Consider taking Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is one of the substances the body produces naturally that helps convert food into energy and acts as a powerful antioxidant. Studies have shown that supplementing with Coenzyme Q10 can be an effective and natural way to relieve headaches. For example, a study conducted on 80 people demonstrated that taking 100 mg of a CoQ10 supplement daily reduced the frequency, severity, and duration of migraines.

Another study was conducted on 42 people with frequent headaches and the results showed that three doses of 100mg CoQ10 a day reduced the frequency of headaches and headache-related symptoms such as dizziness, sadness vomiting,...
2.5. Ginger Tea Ginger root contains many healthful compounds, including antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. A study done on 100 people with chronic headaches found that 250 mg of ginger powder was as effective as the common headache medication sumatriptan in reducing headaches quickly. Furthermore, ginger also helps reduce nausea and vomiting, common symptoms associated with severe headaches. You can take ginger powder in capsule form or make tea with fresh ginger root, you can also combine with a little sugar to make it easier to drink.
In short, frequent headaches have a negative impact on your health. Therefore, in addition to applying the treatment regimen of your doctor, you need to combine with a healthy diet and regular exercise to effectively reduce headache symptoms.
Reference sources: .healthline.com, medicalnewstoday.com,