If you experience headaches when waking up in the morning, it might be a sign of sleeping disorders or personal habits that trigger a headache when you wake up.

6 reasons why you wake up with a headache

1. Environmental conditions: Exposure to loud noise, stale air, or light can be the reason why you wake up with headaches. Unnatural light reduces melatonin production – a hormone that plays a role in managing sleep cycles

2. Pillows and sleeping positions: Lying on pillows that are too thin or too thick tilts the head in the wrong position, and often leads to headaches or neck pain. Stomach sleeping also increases your risk of misalignment of your neck and spine as you turn your head to one side to breathe. Moreover, when the chest is pressed, the heart and lungs are not working smoothly to supply enough oxygen when sleeping

3. Stress: Stress is a common catalyst of tension-type headaches and migraines

4. Hangovers and alcohol: Drinking heavily can cause uneven sleep and a hangover – an early morning headache

5. Using electronic devices: High levels of screen time can result in digital eye strain and screen headaches. There can also be neck tension, dry eyes, and blurry vision in the long term

6. Poor blood circulation: When the brain is not supplied with enough blood, the brain does not function well, resulting in dizziness or mild disorientation

How to stop waking up with headaches?

It is very important to follow a balanced diet and pursue healthy daily habits to maintain good health. Some of the practices you can follow are:

• • Keep in consideration to meet all the essential nutrients required by your body
  • Load your plate with vegetables and fruits
  • Cut down on processed food
  • Drink 2 liters of water a day
  • Exercise regularly
  • Choose a comfortable sleeping environment, and always keep your space clean
  • When there are signs of dizziness, lightheadedness, dizziness, etc., immediately drink 2 cups of water (equivalent to 480 ml) then lie down, elevating your legs to increase blood circulation to the brain.
  • Seek immediate medical care if you experience chronic morning headaches or any other serious symptoms that the headache might cause.