Migraines - Pain Relief and Prevention

Common Symptoms of Migraine

• Nausea
• Aura
• Dizziness
• Throbbing Head Pain
• Pulsing Eye

Common Triggers of Migraine

Food Triggers:

• chocolate
• avocados
• pineapples
• beans
• peas
• lentils
• MSG
• pork
• shrimp
• pickled herring
• alcohol
• caffeine
• coconut
• citrus fruits
• tomatoes
• preserved meats
• dairy products
• nuts
• coffee
• salt
• Aspartame
• more food triggers

Environmental Triggers

• glare
• loud or repetitive noise
• strong odors (perfume)
• certain weather conditions (dry winds, heat, changes in the weather)
• altitude changes
• chemicals such as insecticides
• air pollution
• second hand smoke
• fluorescent lighting
• blinking lights (computer monitors)
• night vision

Physiological Triggers

• stress
• exercise
• hormonal changes
• birth control pills
• change in sleep pattern
• medicines (antihistamines, aspirin or diuretics)
• hypoglycemia and missing meals
• other types of headache

Natural Migraine Treatment Options

• Stress Management
• Aromatherapy
• Reiki
• Herbal Remedies (Feverfew, Lemon Balm)
• Homeopathy

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Migraine Support Associations

• About.com Headaches and Migraine
• Help For Headaches and Migraine Disease
• MAGNUM: Migraine Awareness Group: A National Understanding for Migraineurs
• National Headache Association