Stop Your Next Migraine Before it Even Starts

1. Treat seasonal sniffles. 
Migraine sufferers are twice as likely to have persistently runny noses, a large survey found. Treating allergies and nasal symptoms may lead to fewer or milder headaches.

2. Have a bedtime snack. 

A study of headache diaries revealed that migraine-prone adults were 40% less likely to get an attack during the day if they'd nibbled before bed the night before.

3. De-stress. 

In the same study, stress was also a factor in precipitating headaches. Here are a few ways to reduce stress that may help prevent your next migraine:

- Go on a mental vacation. Simply close your eyes and imagine a relaxing place. Try to visualize the smells, sights, and sounds -- the stronger the vision, the more relaxed you will feel.

- Take a deep breath. Before responding to that stressful email, try taking a full breath and then exhale completely.

- Detox in a sea salt bath. Add one cup of sea salt to your next warm bath.