It is well known that the majority of migraine patients know when a migraine attack is coming because they have so called aura. The aura is usually visual and in the form of a wave that lets the sufferer know a headache is coming. They may have fatigue, muscle tightening, nausea, visual disturbances, vomiting, photophobia, etc. They can then take medication from the triptan group to prevent a migraine. This is the conventional approach.
There is also long-term migraine prevention with beta blockers, anti-seizure drugs, etc. These drugs do an excellent job in keeping migraines at bay. But is taking medication the right thing to do to?
Another way to avoid migraines is to find out the root cause of your headache and eliminate it. Here are some possible reasons for migraines that should be looked into when considering an option besides preventative medication. It is important to speak to your doctor before stopping or starting any medication:
Hormone imbalance
Depression
Excess caffeine or alcohol
Tumors
Lack of sleep
Electrolyte imbalance, especially magnesium deficiency. Magnesium is necessary to relax. Not enough magnesium because of low greens in your diet and/or soil depletion, and you can’t relax your head muscles, resulting in chronic headaches.
Certain foods as well as food additives like chocolate, cheeses, MSG and sulfides
Allergies, like food allergies, causing sinusitis
Even a hole in the heart
Do not forget about too much stress in our life. We are not designed to sustain that much stress. Humans are hunters/gatherers intended to work only 2-3 hours a day. Can you imagine? But how many hours do you work a day? Your spouse?
The best way to prevent a migraine is to get yourself checked out, and consider the causes listed above, how you are affected by any of the reasons, and see how you can change to a healthier life, helping to prevent migraines.
References: 1. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/migraine-aura/MM00659 2.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240527023049060045763694318359203…
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