common causes of headaches

Dietary causes

• Foods high in tyramine: aged cheese, yogurt, vinegar, and soy sauce.

• Foods that contain sulfites (sulfur dioxide): wine, dried fruit and some shellfish.

• Alcohol: It contains ethanol, which causes dehydration and expands blood vessels, leading to head pain.

• Cured meats, hot dogs, bacon, and deli meats: These foods all contain the preservative nitrite, which gives meat its pink hue and causes headaches.

• MSG (monosodium glutamate): Meant to enhance the flavor of food, this additive is found in Chinese food, some potato chips, nuts, and other processed foods.

• Caffeine: Although caffeine is found in many pain relievers to help improve the intestinal absorption of these drugs, it can also be the cause of headaches (due to excessive consumption or withdrawal). Because caffeine constricts blood vessels, a prolonged lack of caffeine after the body has gotten used to a regular dose can cause the blood vessels to dilate, leading to headaches.

How to stop the pain:

(more…)

Since the dawn of reason and man’s ability to comprehend oneself, alcohol has profoundly influenced the human race. Every social network has an individual who, when drunk, will profess their undying love for you. Let’s not be coy, alcohol is a drug due to the simple fact that it is a mind altering substance. That’s exactly why alcohol is the most preferred and accepted method of intoxication throughout the world. The following men exploited society’s desire for booze, and built empires from the vine and barrel. “Here’s to alcohol: the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems,” and no the Irish didn’t say that, it was Homer Simpson.

(more…)

Hell yes, it’s time to do some drinkin’! You’re showered, dressed to the nines and you’ve got zero responsibilities before 2PM the next day. But before you start downing pints, it might be a good idea to get a little preview of what you’re alcoholic evening is going to look (more…)

It’s Friday night and you throw on your hottest little black dress, toss back some shots with your girlfriends and then hit the club, bar or, everyone’s favorite, the kegger.

Soon you’re in a first class seat to Blackout City (population: who the eff knows? You’re seeing double), and the next thing you know, you’re waking up topless in a strange bed, wearing someone’s boxers and one high heel. You turn over slowly, silently pleading that at least he’s good looking.

(more…)