by Erin King
Headaches:
Nutrients, Water Intake, and Balance of Body
THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION REPORTS UP TO THREE-QUARTERS OF PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES 18 TO 65 GET HEADACHES, AND OF THOSE,
UP TO 4% EXPERIENCE THEM 15 OR MORE DAYS A MONTH.
health & wellness
If you've had a headache in the last year, you're not alone. The World Health Organization reports up to three-quarters of people between the ages 18 to 65 get headaches, and of those, up to 4% experience them 15 or more days a month. This is a global issue that seems to affect everyone regardless of age, race, tax bracket, or location. Headaches are classified differently, depending on the cause and symptoms. A cervicogenic headache is when the pain originates in a different area than it presents. For example, neck or back issues that cause the headache. Mild to moderate pain described as feeling like a tight band around the head is referred to as a tension headache and is one of the most common and frequent. 48 48
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A deep and constant pain felt in the cheekbones, forehead, or the bridge of the nose is often a sinus headache. And a rebound headache, also referred to as Medication Overuse which occurs when you use a prescription or over-the-counter pain reliever more than two or three times a week, or more than 10 days a month. Some of the more extreme headaches are migraines and cluster headaches which can be debilitating and require medical attention. Other common causes of headaches are related to illness such as infections, colds, and fevers; emotional or physical stress, and environmental circumstances such as second-hand smoke, household chemicals, allergens, lighting, or weather changes. There are numerous ways the average person can combat
