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Cure for Barometric Pressure Headaches

Headaches are a recurring problem for millions of people. While there are many causes for headaches, including stress, lack of sleep and certain dietary triggers, many people report their headaches are affected by barometric pressure. The change in pressure along with other weather conditions cause a reaction within the body (frequently involving the blood vessels in the head) that trigger headache symptoms. Fortunately, there are methods of dealing with this phenomenon.

  1. Methods for Barometric Headaches

    • Keep a headache journal that details the weather on days you have headaches. You can use this to establish patterns and more accurately predict when a headache will occur. Consult your doctor on your findings and see if he recommends medication. Some people report humidity helps to ameliorate their headache symptoms, so see if a humidifier affects your headache symptoms when you feel one starting. If you suspect humidity may aggravate your headaches, try a dehumidifier.

      Relaxation techniques can be very effective in curing barometric pressure headaches. Meditation, acupuncture, aroma therapy, and yoga are just a few things to try. Most barometric pressure headaches are caused when the blood vessels in the head are forced open due to the change in pressure, so relaxing and naturally lowering your blood pressure in the process can be very helpful.

      Breathing in hot steam can also help, as it affects the air moisture and the heat can help the vessels and the surrounding muscles to relax.

      Chiropractors and massage therapists can be helpful in fixing alignment problems and muscle tension that could make you more susceptible to headaches when the air pressure changes. They may also suggest mild exercises that you could perform yourself when you feel a headache coming or if the weather conditions indicate a headache onset.

      The best strategy is to try various combinations of these techniques and keep your doctor informed as you find the proper treatments and lifestyle changes that work for you.

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