What should women do if they have menstrual headaches? 11 tips to relieve menstrual headaches

　　female Friends need to be very careful during menstruation, because the immune function and digestion capacity of female friends during menstruation are much lower than usual, so the body is prone to symptoms of one kind or another. Therefore, we must pay attention to menstruation, and we must also take good care during menstruation to prevent discomfort during menstruation. Some people asked what should women do if they have headaches during menstruation? Don’t worry, the editor will introduce to you ways to relieve menstrual headaches. Female friends who are prone to headaches during menstruation may wish to take a look.

　　What should women do if they have headaches during menstruation? 11 tips to help women relieve menstrual headaches

　　1. Massage

　　Constantly combing your scalp with a pointed comb can improve blood supply to the brain.

　　2. Hot compress

　　Soak your hands in a basin of hot water and apply a hot towel to your head for 30 minutes each time.

　　3. Moderate exercise

　　Do appropriate exercise before menstruation, because exercise can help people relieve tension and stress, and is a good way to prevent light menstruation. Migraine one of the effective methods. If you have a severe migraine during menstruation, you should not exercise as it will worsen the pain.

　　4. Get more magnesium

　　Studies have found that people who suffer from food-induced migraines have extremely low levels of magnesium in their blood. Therefore, you can consume more foods rich in magnesium, such as beans, bananas, seafood, nuts, etc.

　　5. Keep a happy mood

　　If there is internal injury to the emotions during menstruation, stagnation of liver qi, qi stagnation and blood stasis will block the brain collaterals, and migraines may occur during menstruation. Therefore, you should learn to control your emotions during menstruation and maintain a happy mood.

　　6. Eat sweets appropriately

　　Sugar can well expand the blood sugar capacity in the human body and help relieve high stress and pressure on the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems. nerve and other symptoms, for this reason, consuming some sugar-containing foods appropriately during menstruation can effectively relieve migraines.

　　7. Eat a light diet during menstruation

　　During menstruation, try to choose light foods, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and avoid drinking alcoholic and coffee Drinks containing alcohol, such as alcohol, coffee, cola and tea, etc., to avoid such drinks causing blood vessels to dilate and trigger menstrual headaches.

　　8. Get enough sleep

　　During menstruation, you should pay attention to rest well and prevent overexertion, which is very helpful in preventing menstrual headaches. If the headache is severe, irritability and insomnia occur, you can take appropriate painkillers and then find a quiet place to rest for a while.

　　9. Moderate exposure to the sun

　　Sunlight is great for preventing or eliminating menstrual migraines. That’s because the body’s ability to absorb calcium from food is related to vitamin D, which is skin It is formed naturally by absorbing sunlight. As long as you are exposed to sunlight for 10 minutes a day, the vitamin D produced is enough for your body. Although this is a collateral factor, it can indeed overcome menstrual migraines.

　　10. Soothe the liver and nourish the blood

　　Under the guidance of a doctor, conditioning is carried out according to individual physique. Commonly used drugs for relieving menstrual headaches include Bupleurum, Ligusticum chuanxiong, white peony root, licorice, angelica root, Poria cocos, etc.

　　In addition, you can also massage the temples on both sides and the Baihui point on the top of the head for 2 to 5 minutes every day from before menstruation to menstruation period, or Hospital Acupoint acupuncture, this kind of massage and acupuncture can change the qi and blood circulation system, make the body's qi and blood abundant, and the meridians unobstructed, thereby effectively preventing and relieving menstrual headaches.

　　11. Take preventive measures during menstruation

　　(1) It is best not to wash your hair. If you do, do not wash your hair for too long and blow dry immediately after washing your hair.

　　(2) If you suffer from menstrual headaches, there are 4 types of foods that should be avoided during menstruation.

　　a. Chocolate: Chocolate is not only easy to gain weight, but also contains casein, which is also the main suspect that causes migraines.

　　b. Meat: including beef, pork, fish, turkey, etc.

　　c. Fruits: including citrus, apples, and bananas.

　　d. Beverages: Certain drinks and their additives may also cause menstrual migraines. Alcoholic beverages such as various high-concentration liquors and red wines Grape liquor； Caffeinated drinks such as coffee, cola and strong tea ； Alcohol and caffeine can dilate blood vessels and easily cause menstrual migraines.

　　(3) Be sure to avoid swimming in swimming pools, bathing in bathtubs, and being exposed to rain, otherwise it may cause cold and damp retention and blood circulation disorders, aggravating headaches.