Don't you hate waking up with your brain feeling like it is in a field of peach fuzz that doesn’t allow you to think straight? You just can't wait to get that morning coffee to clear out the cobwebs in your head.
It’s a good thing you found this article because we will go over six habits you can do every day to get rid of that morning fuzziness and any future brain fog to boot. The best thing is these habits aren't too hard to implement and will become second nature once you get the hang of it.
1. Give Attention to Your Neck
First, ensure your neck is rarely in awkward positions. Our necks are so beat up thanks to everyone's habit of looking down at their cell phone. Most chiropractors recommend you keep your neck straight by looking forward at all times.
Bad neck alignment can often lead to terrible headaches due to joint irritation and muscle tension, which results from looking down too long or a sedentary lifestyle. Humans are not meant to look down for extended periods, so try to look straight and give your neck a roll every once in a while.
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2. Fix Your Posture
Next, you must address your posture because that will also play a massive role in how your head feels when you wake up. It's not enough for your neck to be straight. You must also align your torso correctly so you don’t damage muscles or joints.
Of course, some people are born with diseases that affect the alignment of their spine, like scoliosis, so they have a legitimate reason for exhibiting poor posture. However, for most of the population, the lousy posture is self-inflicted.
Luckily, there are a few simple fixes for the rest of the people who have bad posture due to sitting too much at work or staring down at a cell phone. For cell phones, numerous neck attachments on the market allow you always to keep your device at eye level.
Meanwhile, many people have invested in standing desks during the workday to address their poor posture.
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3. Stand and Rest Instead of Sitting
As mentioned, a standing desk is one way of fixing constant poor posture, leading to nagging headaches. But another way to stave off inconvenient brain fog is to stand more than you sit.
You can introduce more standing time at the office job by going to the water fountain more often or doing a couple of quick jumping jacks between your bouts of computer typing.
It may seem odd that the muscles in your upper back and neck can negatively affect your brain, but the human body is one fluid organism, so it is all connected.
4. Sleep Consistent Hours
Good sleep is the natural remedy to most sicknesses that affect human beings, and headaches are no exception. In fact, scientists have found that sleep intervention has a significant impact on migraines and headaches.
Numerous experts have found that those who consistently sleep for more than 6 hours a night will experience fewer headaches than those who sleep for less than that time. Short cat naps do wonders for your headaches or migraines if you cannot get a full 8 hours of sleep at night.
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5. Stay Hydrated
Just as sleep is a universal natural remedy for most people, water also has many benefits that can fight against headaches and migraines. Staying hydrated is often the primary prevention method for nagging head pain.
Most experts say around 32 oz of water will eliminate your dehydration headache. You will be golden if you can create a habit of drinking at least two 16 oz water bottles daily.
6. Rhythmic Breathing
Finally, rhythmic breathing can be all you need to prevent your headache from lasting more than 10 minutes. Introducing more oxygen to your brain by controlling your breathing can be very beneficial when you have nagging migraines or blistering eye pain.
Plus, you will remove any excess carbon dioxide still in your system, which could negatively affect your brain health. It is best to start these exercises by breathing in through your nose and exhaling through your mouth.
