cut out the stressors to cope. . .

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

para sa mga may topak sa ulo!  

headaches are often debilitating.  among respondents to the National headache Foundation’s online survey – who likely have more frequent headache than the general population – headaches cause about three-fifths (59 per cent) to miss work or other activities at least once a month.

the trigger is often stress, survey responses indicated.  leading stressors were deadlines and unpleasant chores of work, financial worries and family arguments at home.  insufficient personal time was a stressor to 63 per cent.

apart from proper diagnosis and treatment, there are self-management techniques that can help reduce headaches.  Here are nine ways to avoid them:
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