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Foods That Make Headaches Go Away

Cutting certain foods, like hot dogs (which contain nitrates) or rich cheeses, out of your diet can cure your headache because these foods can act as headache triggers in some people. Some foods will bring you headache relief.

  1. Regular Meal

    • A headache can be caused by hunger and relieved by eating a meal. Stick to a regular eating schedule to help avoid getting the headache in the first place.

    Carbohydrates

    • Eating crackers or a muffin can relieve the nausea from a severe headache and the pain itself.

    Feverfew

    • Feverfew is an herb that has blossoms that are similar to daisies. It's said that you can munch on the leaves to get rid of the pain.

    Acerola Cherries

    • Michigan State University did a study that led researchers to believe that the anthocyanins found in acerola cherries, which has been used in folk medicine, act like a pain reliever.

    Peppermint

    • Peppermint is a known pain reliever. Suck on peppermint candies until your headache subsides.

    Broth

    • Dehydration is a headache culprit. If water isn't available, drink some broth or eat a very light soup, like miso, to get fluid in your system.

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