So Many Types and so many Causes.

PositionHEADACHES

We all experience a headache every now and then, but do you find yourself suffering from chronic headaches or migraines? 'There are many different types of headaches, from tension headaches to migraines to sinus headaches and more," says certified clinical nutritionist Vikki Petersen.

"Whether it is a poor diet of heavily processed, chemical-laden foods; a diet rich in sugar or bad fats; or a food sensitivity to something you're consuming, a headache can be an indication that your body is not deriving stable fuel from what you are eating. Low blood sugar or unstable blood sugar is a known cause of headaches."

Then again, "it could be poor posture--think text neck' and rounded shoulders--which puts strain on the nerves that go to your head. Irritated nerves emanating from your neck and upper back affect nerve flow and muscle balance and can be the cause of headaches. Also, TMJ [temporomandibular joint dysfunction] issues can similarly cause headaches. If you clench your teeth or grind your teeth, headaches can be a...

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