The pandemic has changed not only our lives but also the way we do our jobs. That said, women all over the globe are stuck in the same old routine of working from home.
In the United States, more than 40 percent of the population is now working from home, a considerable increase from 10 percent of people who worked from home in the pre-pandemic era. And not very surprisingly, most of them are women working from home.
But, that doesn’t mean working from home is part of the problem. It still has its advantages (joining Zoom official meetings in sweatpants, right?). Nevertheless, this significant change in our lives has become an official reason for headaches and migraine problems. Especially for a woman who has just turned 40, working from home has brought them a whole new set of problems. Every day, you find yourself struggling with another headache.
So do you have these headaches more often? Rather than just popping another painkiller, let’s handle this problem more carefully and find some remedies that will nip this problem from the bud.
Here you will find the most common reasons for headaches and how you can deal with them effectively. But, first, let’s clear the confusion that:
Migraines and Headaches Are Not the Same Things
People always confuse migraines with headaches or the other way around. Yes, they cause severe pain in your head, but both problems occur due to different reasons. For instance, a tension headache will not respond to medications prescribed for migraine headaches.
But, tension headaches are the most common type of headache, and millions of women worldwide are struggling with this problem daily. However, both problems result from a change in routine, which has become common for those working from home. So, if you have headache and migraine symptoms that have become more common since your new working routine, here’s what you need to do about it.
Excessive Screen Time
The one thing you can’t avoid when working from home is your computer screen. Some days you’ll find yourself waking in front of your computer screen and, after a long day working, sleeping right beside it. That said, it is not only your computer screen you are surrounded by. You always have a smartphone in your hand, but you may also find yourself binge-watching your favorite TV show. All these factors constitute a gigantic screen time for you.
The primary mechanism of concentrating all day on something can seriously affect your eyes and brain. Research also shows that exposure to bright white and blue light can cause severe head pains to sleeping disorders. It can even trigger migraines, and you will need to take the proper Migraine Treatments to deal with this problem. Excessive screen time is harmful to your eyes and body, no matter how you cut it.
However, the solution to this problem is somewhat near you. All you need to do is limit your screen time. Ensure you spend less time in front of a TV or computer screen whenever you are struggling with migraine pain. It will help your medications which will further provide you with quick relief from the pain.
Start with taking breaks every once in a while. Take part in activities where you don’t have to use your computer or smartphones like reading a book, cooking, gardening, working out, and so on. You may also get yourself a pair of anti-glare glasses, and they have specially tinted lenses that help protect your eyes from straining. They will help you work longer hours in front of your computer screen without causing you any headache or migraine problem.
Drink More Water
When you are in your home sitting in front of your laptop working continuously, you often forget to drink water. If you notice that, you’ll find that you are not drinking enough water most days. A simple way to find that is that the water bottle next to you is still not empty, and it’s almost the end of the day because you were too busy responding to your work emails.
You’d be surprised to know that dehydration is one of the most common reasons for your headaches. Water helps your body to run smoothly while creating electrolytes with the help of this essential fluid. So when you are drinking enough water, your brain will start to shrink and pull away from the skull, causing pain and severe headaches. Furthermore, it can affect your power of concentration and lowers down your work efficiency.
To stop these problems from happening, make sure you drink enough water during the day. To keep yourself hydrated, an adult male or female needs to drink 12 glasses of water every day.
Make use of technology, set reminders on your smartphones every hour to drink a glass of water. This way, even if you forget, you’ll have your phone remind you that you need to drink water.
You can choose from many other options to keep yourself hydrated. Herbal teas, homemade fruit and vegetable juices, and medicinal cacao are a few to name. However, water being one of the most accessible, you have no excuse not to drink enough water.
If possible, lessen your consumption of caffeine-boosted energy drinks, coffee, sodas, and smoothies that contain a high amount of sugar. These drinks will only dehydrate you and, as a result, worsen your pain.
To Sum it Up
In the past couple of years, migraines have become one of the most common health problems. Millions around the world are facing this problem without knowing the real reasons behind this problem.
With the pandemic and working from home comes another major catalyst that increases the number of people suffering from this type of headache. However, the solution to this problem is not far from your reach, and if you are a woman of the substance, you need to take special care of yourself to deal with this problem so you can tackle the issues of the outside world. This short guide will help you pave your way to a healthy and happy lifestyle. Make sure to use it to your advantage.
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