Migraine pain is serious business, either for those who personally suffer from the symptoms or for those who miss out on spending time with friends or loved ones who suffer from migraine pain, not to mention the missed income or absences in employment that annually occur from those who suffer from migraine pain. Being able to treat migraine pain with a few simple changes in the diet is not a new idea, in fact the use of diet and nutritional changes to treat illnesses, diseases, and to improve overall health has been around for centuries. The approach of treating migraine pain with diet changes is backed with scientific studies which show that this route can in fact decrease the frequency and severity of migraine pain, or on the other hand adversely affect migraine pain if certain foods aren’t avoided.
How do Foods affect Migraine Pain?
Research shows that foods that include migraine pain are usually ingested anywhere from 20 to 25 minutes before migraine pain appears. Initial symptoms can include abdominal discomfort, facial flushing, burning sensations in chest, neck or shoulders, dizziness, as well as tightening or pressure in the face. All of these symptoms are then followed by migraine pain (head pain) as the migraine pain attack begins. For those who suffer from migraine pain it is important that they be able to recognize how food and diet can affect their migraine pain.
Common Nutritional Items that can Trigger Migraine Pain
The list of common migraine pain triggers when it comes to diet and food can be endless as each person who suffers from migraine pain will experience their own personal triggers. However, there are certain foods or additives which have been scientifically proven to increase the presence of migraine pain in those who are more prone to experiencing migraine pain. These items, which should be avoided whenever possible, include aged cheeses, dairy products, chocolates, alcohol, and any foods that contain additives such as Tyramine, nitrates, or sulphates.
Common Nutritional Items that can help to Eliminate Migraine Pain
In order to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine pain individuals can add nutritional elements to their diet that can help to reduce their migraine pain. Some of the supplements which have been recommended for those who experience migraine pain to add to their diet include Ginko Biloba, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Feverfew, Coenzyme Q10, and Ginger, Valerian, Butterbur, as well as Magnesium and 5-Hydroxytryptophan
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