http://www.buzzingniches.com/headaches - The Headaches U Headaches University exists to enhance the healthcare of headache sufferers. It is a source of help to sufferers' families, physicians who treat headache sufferers, allied healthcare professionals and to the public. The Headaches U accomplishes its mission by providing educational and informational resources, supporting headache research and advocating for the understanding of headache as a legitimate neurobiological disease. The Headaches U functions in achieving these key goals: Inform To serve as an information resource to headache sufferers, their families and the healthcare providers who treat them. Educate To raise public awareness that headaches are a legitimate biological disease and sufferers should receive understanding and continuity of care. Research To promote research into potential headache causes and treatments.

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11. Are you dedicated enough? Get the most powerful pumps ever! SKIPPING MEALS TRIGGERS Hunger headaches aren't always obvious. If you skip a meal, your head could start to ache before you realize you're hungry. The trouble is a dip in blood sugar.

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18. Are you dedicated enough? Get the most powerful pumps ever! PHYSICAL THERAPY SOLUTIONS Physical therapy combines exercise and education to reduce pain and improve range of motion. In people with tension headaches, physical therapy can help strengthen the neck muscles and establish new habits that lead to better posture.

19. Are you dedicated enough? Get the most powerful pumps ever! MEDICATION SOLUTIONS Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin or ibuprofen, are effective against many types of headaches. But avoid taking these drugs continuously, as this can result in medication overuse headaches or rebound headaches -- headache pain that returns as soon as the analgesic pills have worn off.

20. Are you dedicated enough? Get the most powerful pumps ever! SEE A DOCTOR SOLUTIONS Any new headache that is unusually severe or lasts more than a couple of days should be checked by a doctor. It's also important to let your healthcare provider know if the pattern of your headaches changes -- for example, if there are new triggers. If you have a headache accompanied by paralysis, confusion, fever, or stiff neck, seek emergency medical care.

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