Treatments And Triggers: Unabridged Version

Sometimes it is impossible to change your lifestyles or go through major surgery in order to stop migraine attacks from happening but you can always try avoiding the triggers of a migraine attack. These triggers are primarily physiological or environmental in nature and can be any of the following:

• Alcohol
• Stress – whether it be physical or emotional
• Not Eating – skipping daily meals
• Emotional Sobbing
• Odors – perfume, smoke or body odor
• Certain foods, such as aged cheeses, chocolate, nuts, some fruits (like avocado, banana, and citrus), foods with monosodium glutamate (MSG), onions, dairy products, meats containing nitrates (bacon, hot dogs, salami, cured meats) fermented or pickled foods
• Loud noises – Car horns, bass amplifiers
• Caffeine
• Fluctuations in hormones (for example, pregnancy, before and during your period, and menopause)
• Bright lights – flashing, sunlight, strobe
• Medications
Sleep
Who knew that sleep was so valuable? Sleep plays a vital role in the onset of a migraine headache. Quality and adequate sleep time are deterrents of a migraine attack. If you have ever suffered from a severe migraine attack you know the amount of pain and limitation one can have on an individual and that sleep is difficult in the midst of a migraine attack. Taking the time to perfect snoozing habits will help reduce the effect migraines can have on yourself.
Weather

Personally, I suffer from weather triggered migraine headaches and right now, we want to briefly go over the role weather can play on migraines occurrences. Changes in the weather such as the ones mentioned below are thought to create a chemical reaction in the brain that sets the serotonin levels off balance bringing about a painful migraine headache. Chronic migraine sufferers often note an increase in migraine activity during weather and climate changes. Research on the weather and its direct influence on migraines is still under research, therefore it is suggested that migraine sufferers keep a headache journal noting which weather changes bring on migraine headaches and symptoms. Weather related migraines are often noticed when the following changes occur:
• Barometric Changes
• Mostly Bright Sunshiny Days
• Rainy Weather
• Hot and Cold weather changes
• Dry Air
• High Humid Air
• Windy weather can trigger migraines due changing the pressure your cochlea
Effective Plans Makes Happy Heads
One such option, the Migraine Support Formula, is not only extremely effective but unlike many prescription medications for migraines, it has no known side effects making it the safest migraine treatment option available. The Migraine Support Formula utilizes a well-rounded combination of natural herbs, vitamins and minerals. Here are a couple of the ingredients:
• Ginger – This herbal supplement is used for calming the digestion and easing diarrhea, vomiting, upset stomach and any other gastrointestinal issue. It can be found all over the world yet primarily in Southeast Asia.
• Feverfew – Feverfew is commonly associated with migraine relief due to its natural ability to obstructing the release of blood vessel dilating substances from the platelets that create migraine pain. Feverfew also prevents inflammatory substances from developing and increasing migraine pain levels.
• Coenzyme Q10 – CoQ10 reduces the free-radicals in the body, thus is a very strong antioxidant. Without the oxidation process, the body has fewer internal ailments, which includes migraine headaches.
• Riboflavin – Riboflavin is also known as vitamin B2 and is helpful in relieving migraine pain because B2 is as crucial component in helping tissue respiration and the generation of energy metabolism from proteins, carbs and fats.
• Magnesium Citrate – Research has shown that those who suffer from frequent migraine attacks typically have lower Magnesium levels. One can increase their intracellular magnesium level by taking an oral magnesium supplement. It can also be taken solo as a great reliever of constipation.
Therapeutic Massage: Rubbing Away Pain
Getting a massage is a great way to help minimize the stress of a migraine attack in a preventative way of course; because once the migraine has begun its symptoms, there is really very little that can be done to minimize the onslaught. A professional therapist will not give you a deep-tissue massage as this would only irritate your situation further. They will focus on the sub-occipital muscle group which runs from the top of the spine to the bottom. Since neck stress and back tension are big triggers of migraine headaches, therapeutic massages are great in preventative means.

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