We all look forward to the sights, smells, foods, beverages and merriment associated with the holiday season. However, sometimes the things we love the most about the holidays could trigger headaches or migraines.
That’s why the makers of Excedrin® Extra Strength invite you to “Take a Holiday from Headaches” by following these simple steps, provided by Dr. Keri Peterson, M.D.:
To help avoid your triggers:
- Stick to your regular routine. Eating, sleeping and exercising as you do the rest of the year can help reduce the chances of getting a headache. *
- Manage your time and plan ahead. Coordinate plans and responsibilities in advance with relatives and friends, compose set menus when hosting a party and try to purchase gifts early so you’re not rushing at the last minute*
- Stay in ventilated spaces. As you browse through the mall, watch out for those scented candles or perfume if you are sensitive to smells**
- Eat and drink in moderation. Eat, drink, and be merry, but try not to consume sweets or alcoholic beverages in excess, as they could trigger headaches**
Holiday time can also mean lots of traveling, so be sure to carry Excedrin® Extra Strength with you when you’re on the go for fast relief should a headache or migraine strike.
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Excedrin is even giving my readers a chance to win $100 Gift Card to help alleviate some of that holiday stress too! All you have to do is enter using the rafflecopter below!
Disclaimer: I am a member of the Excedrin Extra Strength Bloggers! My time and efforts on this post are being compensated. All opinions are 100% my own.
*Can be sourced to Cleveland Clinic
** Can be sourced to Headaches.org
Traveling and trying to find the “right” gift for each person
What stresses me out the most is visits with family. Not everyone is well behaved and it can be a challenge.
The shopping stresses me out.
cooking stresses me out
Shop gifts from list is stressful.
shopping stresses me out
finding gifts for everyone is stressful
Gift giving… not my gift.:/
Finding a gift for everyone with limited free time to do it.
Shopping stresses me out the most.
Cooking Stresses Me Out!
cooking & especially baking stresses me out.
Everything. Shopping for gifts, making dinner, shopping for dinner….I love the holiday season but wow…lot of work!
family visits by those that one does not get along with but must see during the holidays
gift giving
Family visiting and guilt not seeing everyone – since there is only so much time and my family is spread out!
I would have to say gift giving, making sure that my older kids get the type of clothing that they like and shopping for relatives
Gift giving!
Family visiting is most stressful for me
finding the perfect gifts for everyone is stressful!
The cats destroying my tree and decorations!
Family visiting for sure!!
Family gatherings. Someone always has to do something strange..lol
What stresses me out the most is allowing myself to feel and honor the void I feel at the loss of my 11 year old daughter, while being present for my son. It’s a difficult balance sometimes.
Gift giving is often stressful for me b/c I want to make sure everyone likes their gifts.
Finding gifts & staying on budget!
shopping and crowds. I hate the lines!
Finding the right gift for a difficult person – thank you.
Oh for me its finding the right gift! I really search hard to find what I give to others so its special and not just a gift. I do get stressed out over it!!!
I would say that Meal Prep is what stresses me out most about the Holidays. It takes so long to plan buy & make then your so tired you can’t as rested as you’d like the day it all occurs to chill & relax. Thanks Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
I have a hard time trying to stretch very limited resources into gifts that are both practical and meaningful.
I think you just about covered it! LOL
I’m never sure what to buy for anyone–and, I hate to shop (except for food!)
I stress over the meal preparation; however, I’ve determined that most of my anxiety is the anticipation. For instance, if I have drop-in company, I don’t ever get upset, nor do I have a problem offering/sharing what I have. However, if I have to prepare for something, I get pretty nervous.
Going shopping definitely is stressful!
Gift giving
Cooking and cleaning for all of my guests stresses me out.
Finding gifts for everyone can get overwhelming at times!
Planning and taking time to find the deals for shopping,
I am a freshman in the Honors program at Western Oregon University and my honors classes stress me out!
Holiday traffic. Holiday parking. Holiday crowds. Holiday lines. And so many people in all these situations have no holiday cheer!
Shopping in stores stresses me out the most.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Meal preparation is the most stressing part of the holidays for me