Beat Headaches from Weather!

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Try these science-backed tips to find relief — and for long-term solutions, Functional Testing can help you get to the root cause faster.

🌧️ 1. Prepare for Barometric Pressure Drops

How:

  • Use a weather app that tracks barometric pressure.

  • If you're sensitive, take preventive action when you see pressure dropping.

What to do:

  • Take magnesium (200–400 mg/day) — it helps stabilize blood vessels.

  • Consider a natural vasodilator like ginger tea or feverfew (herbal migraine remedy).

💧 2. Stay Hydrated

Why it matters:
Even slight dehydration, common with high humidity and changes in routine, can worsen headaches.

Tip:

  • Sip water consistently throughout the day — aim for at least 1.5–2 liters.

  • Add electrolytes if you sweat a lot or feel lightheaded.

🤧 3. Clear Your Sinuses

Why it matters:
Rain often means sinus pressure. Inflammation here can cause facial pain and headaches.

How to help:

  • Use a neti pot or saline nasal spray to flush your sinuses.

  • Steam inhalation (with eucalyptus or peppermint oil) reduces sinus swelling.

  • Apply a warm compress over the sinuses.

😴 4. Support Your Nervous System

Key nutrients:

  • B2 (Riboflavin): 200–400 mg/day can reduce migraine frequency.

  • Magnesium and CoQ10: Help stabilize brain energy and blood flow.

  • Adaptogens like Rhodiola or Ashwagandha may help if you’re sensitive to stress-related weather shifts.

☁️ 5. Improve Indoor Lighting

Why it matters:
Rain reduces natural light, which can mess with serotonin and melatonin levels.

What helps:

  • Use a light therapy lamp in the morning for 15–30 minutes.

  • Open curtains or sit near windows even on cloudy days.

🧘 6. Manage Migraine Threshold

General lifestyle tips:

  • Keep regular sleep, meal, and exercise routines.

  • Avoid known food triggers: chocolate, aged cheese, MSG, red wine, etc.

  • Try gentle yoga, deep breathing, or progressive relaxation.

🧴 Bonus: Essential Oil Relief

  • Try peppermint oil on temples or lavender oil inhalation — both have shown headache-reducing effects in studies.