9 Foods That Can Cause A Headache

We all have experienced headaches and we all know how annoying, painful and disruptive it feels.

While sometimes, a headache may start out of the blue, at other times you may notice a pattern (like you get a headache after doing or not doing a certain thing).

Lack of sleep, loud noise and stress are some of the common causes of headache. But there is another common thing that we often fail to recognise that can trigger a headache - our diet.

Certain foods have been linked to causing headache and cutting back on these can help relieve pain. Here is a list of some foods that can trigger a headache.

02/10​Alcohol

Sulfites, which are added to some wines and other alcoholic beverages to keep them fresh have been linked to migraine headaches. Even if your drink does not have sulfites, the dehydration caused by alcohol can leave you with a pounding headache.

03/10​Soda and colas

Artificial sweeteners have been linked to headache, dizziness and memory loss. Though not everyone gets a headache after having a diet soda but for some people it can be a trigger.

04/10​Cured meats

Cured meats like hot dog and bacon always remain fresh. Have you ever wondered why? This is because the food makers use nitrates and nitrites to preserve these. These compounds can dilate the blood vessels and in turn trigger headache.

These meats are also heavily salted, which can cause dehydration and cause a headache.

05/10​Soy sauce

Soy sauce is extremely high in sodium. which can lead to dehydration. Even mild dehydration can cause headaches.

06/10​Foods with MSG

Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, which is a flavour enhancer is a plant protein broken down chemically into amino acids. One of these amino acids, glutamic acid, can release free glutamate, which joins the free sodium in your body and form monosodium glutamate (MSG). MSG is an additive that can cause nausea and headaches.

07/10​Avocado

Avocado is one of the healthiest foods with numerous health benefits. But for some avocado might trigger a headache. It has tyramine, which forces the blood vessels to constrict and then expand, leading to a nasty headache.

08/10​Bananas

One of the healthiest snacks, banana can also be a headache trigger.

09/10​Cheese

Aged cheese has tyramine, which constricts and expands your blood vessels, leading to a pounding headache.

10/10Gum

If you have a habit of chewing gum often, it can be the reason behind your frequent headaches. As per a study, prolonged muscular contraction in the head or neck can provoke a headache.

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5 ways to take care of oral health when you are sick

If you are sick, make sure you follow some basic dental health hygiene practices

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The current health crisis has made a lot of people put their dental appointments on hold. But unlike other things, dental health is something which is not given much importance, and at times is even ignored. This can lead to the problem worsening, especially if you fall sick during the monsoon season.

Below, Dr Tanvir Singh, B D S., M D S (ortho) and director, Dentem shares a few simple tips to take care of your oral health when you have the flu:

1. Maintain a proper oral health regime

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• September 12, 2020 9:10:44 am

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Ensure these oral practices if you are sick. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

The current health crisis has made a lot of people put their dental appointments on hold. But unlike other things, dental health is something which is not given much importance, and at times is even ignored. This can lead to the problem worsening, especially if you fall sick during the monsoon season.

Below, Dr Tanvir Singh, B D S., M D S (ortho) and director, Dentem shares a few simple tips to take care of your oral health when you have the flu:

1. Maintain a proper oral health regime

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Brushing twice a day is a must. You have to keep your teeth clean at all times, and especially your tongue. This is because when you have a flue, a bacterial coating develops on your tongue which must be cleaned daily with glycerine and cotton swab. You will definitely feel fresh and your oral cavity will be bacteria-free.

2. Rinse and gargle at least 2-3 times a day

Make a good mouth wash at home. You can make one by adding black pepper, ginger, turmeric, and basil leaves to water and boiling it. This will also give you an extra shot of vitamin C to boost your immunity while cleaning your oral cavity. Rinse 3-4 times a day and swirl for at least 30 secs for maximum effect. You can warm and use for gargles too in order to give a soothing effect to your throat. You can also add aloe vera for extra benefits.

3. Drinking water

Keep yourself hydrated as much as possible. Water should be your first choice when it comes to hydrating yourself and also washing away extra particles from the teeth. Water also improves the quality of the saliva, avoids dryness of the mouth in turns fights bad breath and cavities. So one solution to all oral health problems. One can also drink fresh sugar-free, fruit and vegetable juices, lemon water, ice tea preferably mint, etc but avoid high sugar and aerated drinks.

4. Avoid sugar-loaded cough and cold syrups.

Cough syrups are common prescriptions when you have cough and flu. But these sugar-loaded syrups can cause cavities and further damage to the oral cavity as they stick around your mouth and cause an influx of bacteria. If possible, opt for sugar-free varieties.

5. Diet

We are what we eat, especially when the health is not at its best, it’s very important to eat right. Vitamins and minerals both in the form of diet and supplements. At the same time, it should be non-sticky and non-starchy actually munching crispy fruits and vegetables like apple which is also called a natural toothbrush can keep teeth clean and help remove the extra layer of plaque around teeth keeping them healthy.