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Migraines are caused by excessive dilation of a blood vessel in the head. Genetic disposition is
usually suspected, including a number of “trigger factors” that can set off a headache.
Some of these triggers are:
1. Drug interactions - withdrawal or rebound headache
2. Food allergies and intolerances
3. Emotional or physical stress
4. Sleep disturbances
5. Cigarette smoke
6. Hormonal changes
7. Lights and odors
Depending on the nature of the headache, migraines are classified into common,
classic or complicated.
FOODS TO AVOID
Many people with migraine are not aware that their headaches may be due to certain
food intolerances. Some foods that can precipitate an attack are:
*The nutritional suggestions in this material are not offered to treat, mitigate, or cure
disease, and should not be used as a substitute for sound medical advice. This information
is designed to be used in conjunction with the services of a trained, licensed healthcare
practitioner.
LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Exercising everyday increases endorphins in the body which elevate mood and
health.
2. Reduce animal fats like butter and lard while increasing vegetable and fish oils.
3. Increase intake of vegetables and fruits for their Vitamin C and Magnesium
content.
4. Get yourself checked for food allergies and avoid those trigger foods.
5. Manage your stress ( yoga, music, deep breathing etc.)
6. Quit smoking.
7. Maintain a regular sleep pattern
8. Put yourself first at least once a day!
BOTANICAL MEDICINES
Many forms of physical medicine have been used to treat migraine headache. While
they may not reduce the frequency of attacks, they do reduce the intensity and duration
of an attack.
Some methods that can be used as Alternative Medicine are:
1. Acupuncture
2. Cervical manipulation
3. Biofeedback and relaxation therapy
4. Homeopathy
Almost all drugs prescribed for a migraine headache have side effects that can create
more problems with long term use. None of them, (including the prophylactic
medications) have found to be 100% effective. Research reveals that even the over the
counter medications (like aspirin) can cause rebound headaches, while withdrawal from
these medications results in prompt improvement.
REFERENCES
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1. PIZZORNO, J. and MURRAY, M. Textbook of Natural Medicine. Pg 1193-1216,
Churchill Luivingstone,2000