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7 tips to make your home a headache-free zone

Eliminating these triggers from your home can be a good way to prevent migraine and other headaches.

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Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : December 28, 2015, 2:35 PM

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Diseases-Tips To Make Your Home A Headache-free Zone-THS

A survey conducted by the National Headache Foundation found that most people who suffer from headache blame triggers such as computers, loud noise and bright lights for causing it. It may not be possible for you to stay away from these triggers when you are out, but you can certainly make your home a headache-free zone.

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Stay Away From Television And Laptop-THS

The flickering light from your computer and television screen can also give you a headache concludes a study published in the journal Cephalagia. Therefore don’t sit and work on your system for long, take breaks in between. Also, step away from your television frequently.

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Run A Good Air Filter-THS

According to a study published in the Public Health Reports journal, some type of cleaning products, flooring and carpeting can trigger a headache. So run a good air filter in your home. Also, leave your room empty for a few days if you have a new flooring or carpeting.  Also Read - 6 signs prolonged sitting in an air-conditioned room is damaging your skin

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Home Fragrances

Finally, home fragrances have a unique ability to make homes warmer and more welcoming. Home is where the heart is; hence, making homes serene and divine habitats with distinct aromas is often essential.

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Use Heavy Drapes-THS

A loud noise can both trigger as well as make a headache worse. Keep out the outdoor noise by using heavy drapes that will help insulate your room from noise. Have a quiet room or corner in your house, free of fury and sound that you can escape. Also Read - Why demand for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is rising across Great Britain

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Clean The Sink-THS

According to a study published in the Clinical and Diagnostic Research journal, dust and mold are the main indoor allergens that trigger a headache. Clean up damp areas like sinks and drains and wash all bedding once a week with lukewarm water. Also, vacuum twice a week with a vacuum cleaner with a filter bag instead of the emptying kind.