According to the International Headache Society there are about 130 different types of headaches. I will be talking about Migraines today
Women are more likely to have migraine headaches. Migraines usually occur on one side of the head and are associated with changes in the arteries of the brain and so is also identified as a vascular headache. The blood vessels can become inflamed or swollen creating pressure to the walls of the blood vessels. Some people see an aura just minutes before the headache starts.
Physical activity can make it worse. You become sensitive to light, noise and smells. There are also migraines associated with the menstrual period where women get a migraine before, during or just after their period.
Some things that may trigger a migraine are: stress, caffeine, chocolate, hormonal changes, certain foods (pizza, hot dogs, pickled foods, aged cheeses, etc.), fatigue, stress, anxiety, aspartame, MSG, nitrates and some drugs such as clyceryl trinitrate, thophyline, resperpine, nifedipine, indomethacin, cimetidine as well as oral contraceptives. It would be helpful for you to keep a journal of what you eat and do each day to see if you can identify your triggers.
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Best in Health
Jim
You are so right! I used to have Migraines all the time and I mean ALL THE TIME. I changed my nutrition and changed my life, I was just looking to lose a few pounds but I lost my Migraines and my lifelong craving for sugar & chocolate! I love the information on your blog!!! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHey Jim thanks so much for the info. I have a couple fiends who suffer greatly and shared the information you have posted. I hope they will benefit from it. Thanks again
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