CBD for Headaches

Headaches, it’s one of those things that we can experience frequently at any time, and at any age. It can happen for simple reasons and be mild, or it can happen in more severe conditions and be painful. In this article, we will talk about how CBD can help your headaches symptoms, so you can feel relief faster and more efficiently.

Headaches and cause:

Headaches are a condition where your head gets a feeling of pain or throbbing that can cause anywhere from mild discomfort, to major pain. This is determined by the type of headache you may have. There are Migraines, Cluster headaches, and Tension-type headaches. Here are a few ways that headaches can occur:

Food sensitivities: Food and drink release neurotransmitters, which can cause headaches in some people. Common food triggers include aspartame, caffeine, chocolate, alcohol, and cheese to name a few.

Hormones: When estrogen levels drop (especially right before your period), you may be more likely to get a headache. Keep track of your cycle and plan when you can.

Posture: Your mom was right! Sit up straight to keep blood flowing (and move around when you can if you spend extended periods of time bent over a desk).

Lack of physical activity: Even though over-exertion can increase your risk for headaches, staying sedentary doesn’t help either. As with most things in life, moderation is key. Talk to your doctor before beginning or revising any exercise regimen.

Physical activity: Take it easy in the gym. Pushing too hard can result in an exertional headache from the swelling of blood vessels in your head, neck and scalp.

Medication: Some prescription medications may have the potential to trigger a headache. If you notice an increase, talk to your doctor.

Eating & sleeping patterns: Eat when you’re hungry. Sleep enough (not too much or too little), and don’t sleep in an odd position in a cold room – it can make your muscles spasm.

Noise: It’s not just loud, repetitive sounds. Even lower levels or continuous noise can hurt. Calming music and headphones may help.

Glare: Brightness from your computer screen, sunlight or overhead lights can make things painful. Turn them down and try adding a desk lamp.

Anxiety: Stress can take a toll on you. Breathe, relax, and take a stroll.

Cbd and how it helps:

CBD is one of the most well-known compounds in hemp and cannabis sativa plants. While delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) causes an intoxicatingly psychoactive high, CBD alone does not. CBD is a compound that helps reduce pain and inflammation in the body, as well as helps with anxiety and stress. This combination of benefits can help with headache prevention and recovery. When it comes to headaches, CBD can be used topically on your temples to help relax the tension and pain from the outside. When examining CBD alone, studies show that cannabinoids can be an effective treatment for chronic pain. CBD has been shown that it can lead to a reduction in migraine days and help decrease the impact of migraines. Beyond pain relief, CBD may help reduce nausea and inflammation often associated with migraines.

With whatever treatment you choose, if your symptoms persist or get worse, please contact a health care professional to help you with your treatment.