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The amount of people that suffer from headaches is astoundingly mind-numbing. The World Health Organisation estimates that 47 per cent of adults suffer from headaches at least once a year. 

Most people think not getting enough sleep or hormonal changes can trigger a sore head, and while they are big factors, there are other sneaky influences that can cause your head to throb too: 

1. Zoning out in front of the TV

Relaxing after a stressful day is actually a classic headache trigger. Called the Let Down headache, it usually arises when you let your hair down after a hectic day. 

 

2. Bad weather

A study from the journal Neurology reports that you can get a headache or migraine if the weather is particularly bad. If you're constantly going from the chilly outside, to the heated inside, the temperature change can be a major problem. 

 

3. Your mam (or dad)

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, if one parent suffers from migraines there is a 40 per cent chance their child will suffer too. And if both parents suffer, then the child's chances sky-rocket up to 90 per cent. 

 

4. Switching up your routine

If you're constantly waking up, eating and sleeping at different times every day/week, it can make your head hurt. Try keep a regular routine as much as possible to avoid the pain. 

 

5. Skipping breakfast

Always make sure to grab a bite before you head out in the morning. In a recent study of 1,200 migraine patients, researchers found that missing a meal was the third most common trigger of headaches in females.

 

6. Your friend's strong perfume

About 95 percent of fragrances are made up of synthetic compounds, one of which is benzyl alcohol. This ingredient can be a major cause of headaches, especially if you are scent-sensitive.

 

7. Your liking for strong cheese

Yes, we love cheese too, but it might be causing your sore head. Food and drink release neurotransmitters, which can cause headaches in some people. Triggers include caffeine, chocolate, cheese, alcohol and more. Sob. 

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If you’re one of the unlucky people who is a long-term sufferer of migraines or headaches then we have some good news for you.

If you’re also a lover of piercings then this news is going to make you even happier.The internet has recently been full of claims surrounding a certain piercing and the positive affects it has for headache sufferers. 

A daith piercing (a piercing that passes through the ear’s innermost cartilage fold) is being claimed as the cure for those who suffer with migraines and headaches.

This is pretty great news for those that do suffer, considering that it could mean they would no longer be relying on expensive painkillers. A long term cure could cost just €25. 

 

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It sounds almost too good to be true. However, many people who have had the piercing are using social media to support the claims that the piercing really does work. 

It hasn’t been confirmed as of yet whether the piercing is a real cure for migraines and headaches. One doctor wrote a blog post addressing the issue and noted:

“If a person enjoys ear piercing and suffers from frequent headaches, it may be worthwhile to consider getting this spot pierced.Since body piercings are generally less than $100, this may be a very economical treatment alternative.” 

The theory behind the daith piercing being a cure for headaches is based on the idea that it is the same pressure point acupuncturists will target to relieve headaches.

The Migraine Relief Center recognises the link between ‘daith’ piercings and easing migraine symptoms.

“The principle is that the piercing mimics acupuncture by hitting a pressure point, which relieves the pressure in the patient’s head,” the website states.

“By having it done on the same side as most migraines occur, it’s thought to help reduce the incidence of migraines in the area.”

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Anyone can suffer from a migraine, at any age. If you’ve been forced into spending hours in a darkened room, you’ll know how awful they are – but do you know what’s causing them? Here are seven causes of migraines, that perhaps you didn’t know about before:

A change in routine
Doing something as simple as changing your sleep routine, can cause migraine for some people. Even something nice like going on holiday can trigger an attack. This is why some people find that they may only suffer migraines at the weekend. How unfair.

Stress
It’s a well known fact that stress can cause migraines, and sometimes the pain only starts when the stress is easing off. If you needed a reason to sit back and relax, then this is it.

Sleep
Either too much or too little sleep can cause headaches. You need to get it just right, just like Goldilocks.

Caffeine
If you drink more than four or five cups of tea a day, this could be causing your migraine. Try cutting back, rather than cutting it out completely, as the sudden shock to your system could also trigger a migraine.

Hormones
Many women may find that their migraines start at puberty, and raise their ugly heads at that time of the month. Damn those hormones, they never give us a break, do they?

Sudden, vigorous exercise
If you don’t usually exercise and then suddenly run a marathon, this can trigger a migraine. 

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Everyday duties and weekly responsibilities can take up the majority of your time. But, if you never let yourself play as hard as you work, it can actually be counterproductive.

Here are the obvious signs that you need to make some time for yourself:

Friends and family turn to you
When there’s a job that has to be done, everyone comes to you first. Most of the time it’s because they know that you are reliable and are sometimes afraid to say no.

Mealtimes are a distant memory
You can’t remember the last time you had a meal at the table because you are constantly eating on the go.

You don’t work out anymore
You miss the days when you actually had time to go to the gym or workout at home. Nowadays, it seems like the only time you sweat is when you rush in and out of work.

Before your body starts manifesting the symptoms that come with stress, such as breakouts, body aches and migraines, give yourself a break! Visit a friend, get pampered or just take a relaxing bath. Believe us when we say this, your body will thank you for it.

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