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I get headache when i do not eat on time what can i do to stop them?
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Eat: If you haven't eaten for awhile, you may get a headache from having low blood sugar. Our brain needs blood sugar to function properly. If you eat something, you're blood sugar will go up and most likely your headache will go away. Some people experience headaches if you do not eat carbs for the same reason. Our brains love to use carbs for energy. Try a snack to see if the headache goes away.
Answered 4/6/2013
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Eat snacks: Not eating determines hypoglycemia, low sugar level. We need to eat either small snacks or meal but our body need nutrition!
Answered 7/5/2015
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Eat small snacks: Making sure you maintain a good level of glucose in your system is important for overall well being. If your level drops or if you are not well hydrated you can get headaches.
Answered 4/6/2013
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