Health and Well-Being should be aligned with your goals and preferences. Practical strategies that promote personal wellness can significantly reduce the frequency and severity of headache attacks.

1. Find a whole health contact
2. Learn what other veterans are doing
3. Complete your own personal health inventory

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Personal Wellness:

• Stay well-hydrated (aim for at least 8 cups of water a day)
• Maintain a nutritious diet (focus on whole foods and reduce processed or junk food)
• Ensure plenty of quality rest (7-9 hours per night)
• Incorporate regular exercise (at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week)
• Cut back/or eliminate alcohol consumption, reduce caffeine intake
• If applicable, deploy efforts to quit smoking, vaping, and any tobacco use

Immediate Relief Tactics:

• Use cold or warm compress on forehead or neck
• Sip herbal teas (such as chamomile or peppermint)
• Mindfulness or meditation

Preventive Measures:

• Monitor food (identify possible contributing factors) with your diary and avoid foods that may be contributing to the headache. Discuss with your healthcare provider whether an anti-inflammatory diet might help you.
• Consider magnesium supplements (consult with a healthcare provider)
• Explore specific vitamin supplements (such as B2 or CoQ10)

Complementary Therapies:

• Try acupuncture sessions
• Schedule regular massage therapy sessions

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By following this checklist above, you can take proactive steps toward managing headache effectively and keeping yourself mission-ready!