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eLearning Series: Headache Relief & Treatment
Help, My Headache Is Killing Me!
Migraine
Headaches, Sinus Headaches & Tension Headaches
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Headache
Relief Tips
Now whatever is
the cause or whatever be the nature of the headache, most headaches
are preventable. There is no need to endure the pain when you
really have an option. Follow the tips given below and you will
be amazed to find that the prevention is actually in your hands.
1.
Do not read when
you are lying down. The lying down posture is clearly not the
best position to read. It is a very common thing for a person
to flop down on the bed with a book and read it while lying
down. In fact, many people make it a habit to read for a few
minutes before going to sleep. Let us say it once and for all;
it is not good to read while you are lying down.
2.
If you must read,
prop up your head with at least two pillows. If you find it
impossible to read while you are in bed, the best thing that
you can do is prop up your head with a couple of pillows. Pillows
give support to your head and neck so that your head is in a
partially raised position. This will cause less harm to your
eyes and your head in general.
3.
You need a well
lighted room to read. The lighting of your room too is very
important. A properly lighted room is what is required if you
want to read, do needle work or any other such fine activity.
Again too much light is just as bad as a dimly lit room.
4.
The source of
light must preferably be behind your head. The source of light
should not come in front of your eyes but must be behind your
head. This is also true in the case of a computer as well. The
source of light should be from behind.
5.
Do not hold the
book too close to your eyes. This is some thing that happens
when you lei down to read. The book tends to move closer to
your eyes than intended. This is something that is bad for your
eyes. Your eye muscles have to strain a lot in order to focus
on nearer objects. The book should ideally be at the level of
your chest.
6.
Do not hold it
too far away either. Holding the book too far away is just as
bad as holding the book too close. Remember to keep it at chest
level. Many bookstores have reading stands that will enable
you to keep your book position at the right level.
7.
If you find it
difficult to read, get your eyes tested by an oculist. If you
find yourself squinting or your eyes watering while you read
or do any fine work, then you might need glasses. So do not
waste time, consult a doctor at the earliest time possible.
Faulty vision is a major cause of headaches.
8.
Be careful of
the print size of the book you are reading. If the print of
the book is too faint, or if the font size is too small, just
toss away the book. Most libraries have large-print versions
of books. If this is not available, use a magnifying glass or
wear magnifying glasses.
9.
Do not read in
moving vehicles. Many people try to read while traveling by
car to kill time. However, curves and bumps in the road can
cause headaches and even motion sickness.
No matter how
smooth the road is and no matter how good the shock absorbers
of the car are, there is bound to be jerking motions. This will
force your eyes to adjust and readjust to the print and this
continuous adjustment and readjustment is very bad for your
eyes. At the end of the journey you are bound to end up with
a headache.
10.
The light from
your T.V or P.C monitor is not enough to read. Some people tend
to read in the light that comes from a turned on television
set or a computer. This light is not enough for your eyes to
pick out what is printed, and should be combined with lamplight
or overhead light.
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