You have probably heard the old saying that smoking and migraines go together like "hot and cold." It has been a common belief that smokers who suffer from headaches or migraines can only use nicotine to mask the pain. But this old belief is just plain wrong!
First, if you smoke cold medicine it will not help. Second, it might numb the pain but it does nothing to treat the cause of the pain. And third, you are still smoking so you are contributing to the problem. So how can you avoid migraines and also stop smoking?
Many people just give up on their migraines because they think that there is no way to avoid them. They often get great relief by masking the pain with over the counter pain killers. It is nice to be able to take an aspirin at night but the fact is you need to treat the pain and not just mask it with a pill.
The best way to deal with this is to try something completely natural like nothing more than a cold tea. Put a few drops of peppermint oil in your cold tea and sip on it throughout the day. This will certainly give you some relief, but will not cause any pain to be masked.
Another good thing to do is to eat ginger. It can really add a lot of zest to your life. Ginger is one of the best ways to deal with tension, which can be the main cause of headaches.
There are many easy remedies that can be easily found. All you need to do is learn how to use them properly.
Many people find relief by changing their habits. Not everything that you smoke will make you sick, but many times you are choosing to have a bad habit. The key is to change your habits, not just put out a cigarette.
So, when the cold weather hits, make sure you take some time and learn how to make use of the natural world around you. Get outside and enjoy the weather and the fresh air to keep you feeling better all the time.