10 foods to help relieve headaches when traveling

Master, Doctor Nguyen Anh Duy Tung, Medical Information Center, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, suggests some dishes rich in magnesium, potassium, omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid, vitamins and minerals. The following substances have anti-inflammatory and headache-relieving effects.

Gotu kola Duck is rich in magnesium, B vitamins and co-enzyme Q10. These micronutrients help protect the body against migraines and reduce pain.

Nuts Like almonds, they are rich in the essential mineral magnesium. Eating a handful of almonds on an empty stomach helps prevent and relieve headaches.

Salmon and other oily fish are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats have anti-inflammatory properties, reducing the risk of headaches and migraines.

Linseed contains alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) – an omega-3 with anti-inflammatory effects. Travelers can carry flaxseed with them, adding it to breakfast cereals or porridge, salads, bread.

Watermelon Providing water to the body is twice as effective as drinking water. Watermelon contains 92% water, along with 8% sugar and many mineral salts necessary for optimal hydration, including sodium, magnesium, and potassium. Because dehydration is the main cause of headaches.

Sweet potato richer in potassium than watermelon. Balancing the amount of potassium in the body helps prevent and reduce headaches.

Blueberry are high in the flavonoid antioxidant quercetin like other berries. This active ingredient has antihistamine properties, helping to prevent or improve headaches caused by allergies. Other quercetin-rich foods include capers, red onions, and kale.

Chilli Vitamin C also has antihistamine properties that are good for people at risk of headaches due to pollen or pet hair allergies. People with stomach pain should limit their intake of chili.

Pineapple Helps reduce headaches caused by allergies. This tropical fruit is rich in bromelain, an enzyme that acts as an antihistamine and an anti-inflammatory.

Yogurt Rich in vitamin B to help improve migraines and water retention. Low calcium levels in the body can cause headaches and muscle cramps.

To limit headaches while traveling, Dr. Tung recommends getting enough rest, not staying up late, and avoiding long parties and entertainment. Supplementing with blueberry and ginkgo biloba extracts can improve blood flow to the brain, reducing headaches and insomnia.