Headache Care Center: Protective Factors

Self-nurturing activities protect the nervous system from imbalance. By engaging in one or more of the following activities daily, homeostasis is enhanced. The following events promote headache free days and also produce a healthy lifestyle:

> Regular physical exercise that is enjoyable
> Eat at regular times with a source of protein at each meal
> Prioritize obligations to create a sense of control over life
> Your health is of the utmost importance; the demands of others are secondary
> Work out the pressure of stress through exercise, writing, or other expressive activity
> Get adequate sleep
> Give yourself the gift of a period of relaxation twice a day to regulate the nervous system and prevent overload.