Understanding Migraines

More than 28 million Americans-and three times more women than men-suffer from migraine headaches. Painful and disabling, migraines can produce some or all the following:

• Moderate to severe pain, usually on one side of the head or behind the eyes.
• Head pain with a pulsating or throbbing quality
• Pain that worsens with physical activity
• Nausea with or without vomiting
• Sensitivity to light and sound

WHAT IS EXACTLY CAUSING MIGRAINE HEADACHES?
The exact cause of migraine headaches is still unknown and it's complex. But medical science has narrowed it down to believe that certain food items, the environment and certain behavior factors may have contributed to the triggering of migraine headaches.
Most Common Migraine Triggers:

• Stress
• Menstrual cycle in women
• Lack of sleep
• Too much sleep
• Fasting
• Skipping meals.
• Changes in weather (especially barometric pressure)
• Bright light
• Excessive caffeine
• Caffeine withdrawal
• Smoking
• Secondhand smoke
• Food and beverages.

 

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“A Closer Look at Migraines”
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