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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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When you sit down to have a meal, are you eating because you're hungry or are you eating because you're bored, stressed or tired?

What many don't know is that food is related to feelings, or events, and is not just designed to satisfy our hunger.

Nadine Mulligan from Motivation.ie says that this “emotional eating” is one of the main reasons for weight gain.

Nadine helps individuals manage their diet and healthy eating regime in her Dublin weight-loss clinic and is adamant that by becoming aware of why we eat and taking control of the urges that drive us to seek comfort in food, we can take back control.

Here, Ms Mulligan outlines the steps to take back control from emotional eating.

Identify your triggers

You need to understand what fuels your emotional eating, and Nadine says that the five most common causes are unhappiness, anxiety, boredom, lonliness and relationship problems. 

 

What can I do about it?

Nadine insists that if you're an emotional eater, it doesn't mean you have to stop enjoying food. 

"We are emotional beings, but we have to separate our physical hunger from matters of the heart by finding alternative ways of expressing emotions other than through food."

"The first thing to do before taking a bite is to think about what you’re about to eat and why. Are you really hungry? Try drinking a glass of water before you eat. Thirst is often misinterpreted as hunger."

 

Get active

Throw that burger out and get active!

"Not only will this help keep your body in shape, it’s good for your emotions too. Studies show that people who exercise regularly have fewer food cravings than those who don’t."

This regime has worked wonders on many of Nadine's clients, and she believes if you follow these three steps, it will help you on your way to a happier and healthier life. 

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