Try these various ways to avoid summer based migraines!!
Posted on: 26/Apr/2022 9:27:38 AM
Many of us get migraines and find it very difficult. During the summer season, intense heat coupled with dehydration, bright light, less oral intake and poor sleep etc could lead to migraines in us. Global warming has made the summers very hot and this could lead to several issues like migraines etc. Truth is that severe weather conditions could lead to imbalances in the brain chemicals and this could result in severe throbbing pain.
A common neurological issue that is characterised by episodes of headache is migraine. Mostly, women get affected by migraines. A person with migraine would show symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to sound etc along with severe headache. The surprising information is that according to a global disease burden study it has been confirmed that migraines are the third most common health issue across the world.
It would be possible to avoid migraines during the summer season by following these.
By drinking water sufficiently:
It is essential that we must drink 2.5litres to 3litres of water every day in the summer season to avoid getting dehydrated. This must be done without fail unless in certain health issues that restricts water intake.
By managing diet:
Truth is that we must replace coffee, red wines, chocolates with summer fruits and vegetables like watermelons, cucumbers etc.
By wearing hat, sunglasses etc:
While going under the scorching sun, we must wear a hat compulsorily to protect ourselves. Use sunglasses etc to protect the eyes.
By selecting fragrance free cosmetics:
During the summer season, we must choose fragrance free products as cosmetics like sunscreens etc.
By maintaining moderate a/c temperatures:
For the human body, we must choose ideal a/c temperatures between 24 degrees Celsius and 27 degrees Celsius.
By not skipping meals:
It must be noted that during the summer season we must never skip intake of food. This must be followed even during the vacations.
By being aware of the scorching sun:
The high temperatures must be avoided by us while doing outdoor exercises like walking, running etc. It would be good to do these exercises early in the morning or before sunrise or in the evening after the sunset.
By managing stress:
This is also a vevery important way by which a person would be able to avoid migraines during summers. This could be done by simplifying work, by managing time wisely, taking breaks etc. Doing meditation, yoga and breathing exercises etc could also keep stress away.
Things to do immediately during migraine attack in summer:
When a person gets a migraine attack during the summer season, then he or she must find a dark place to relax. Drinking a glass of water must be done followed by application of cold compress etc.
