Summer Headaches - 5 Ways to Deal With Them

Summers have always been exuded a jovial and cheerful vibe for us. But one thing about this season is as bad as the excruciatingly high temperatures, and that is headaches which it causes amongst most of us. What makes it worst is most of us pay no attention to the symptoms and carry on with routine life.

Summer headaches are invariably triggered by weather changes and can occur anytime and could last for 30 min to 4 or 6 hrs. During these constant headaches below are the symptoms that people may experience:

• Extreme pain in temples
• Pain behind ears
• Tiredness of eyes
• Watering of eyes and nose

Every time you are exposed to sun, especially in summer, you would face the above symptoms. Following are some tips to keep your headaches this summer.

Protect yourself from direct sun

Do not keep head uncovered during summers! Use ample amount of sunscreens, sun glasses, use scarf, cap or hat to cover your face. We would advise you to stay home during those blistering days, but for the adventurous ones who do not listen, it is better to keep themselves protected from the sun if you do not want the rest of your day ruined.

Keep your sunscreen close and water bottle closer

The main cause of persistent headache is dehydration. The amount of water we drink is not enough for our body to cope up during summers. Stop drinking sodas, alcohol and caffeine that are main causes of dehydration. Instead opt for fruit juices, watermelon is our favorite

Limit strenuous activities

Do exercise for maintaining your fitness level, but don’t overdo it. Avoid strenuous activities, however swimming is a good choice, it keeps you fit and refreshed.

Stay away from perfumes and fragrances

If you are one of those who loves perfumes and revealing luxurious amount of perfumes and fragrances then you might start avoiding it, if you suffer from constant headaches. This may be a reason for irritation.

Eat, drink and sleep well

Having enough sleep can help you way long to relieve you of summer headaches. A healthy routine is what you want. Not completing stipulated amount of sleep (7 to 8 hrs a day) is not a smartest thing to do. You will end up being grumpy entire day. So have enough sleep, after all its summer!