Tips for preventing migraine

Migraine usually begins to affect us after infancy, can be hereditary and are more frequent in women than in men. There are different factors that can trigger migraine headaches, the main are the caffeine withdrawal, use of birth control pills, loud noises, changes in patterns of sleep, frequent places with too much light, smells and perfumes, stress, skip any food, smoking, and anxiety.

Migraine is manifested in different ways, logically the pain or discomfort in the head, which usually starts gently and with the passage of minutes is going to worsen. They may also have chills, fatigue, nausea or vomiting, tingling, weakness, concentration problems, sweating sensitivity.

Foods that trigger migraine

Chocolate

This product is rich in tyramine, which causes migraines in some people. The fact that you consume it in small amounts and occasionally does not cause much problem, but if you exceed your usage it is possible to convert in a migraine trigger.

Dairy

Dairy products facilitate the intake of high amounts of histamine, a molecule which increases the risk of migraine attacks.

Other foods that may cause migraine

• Processed, fermented, marinated or marinated foods.
• Baked goods.
• Foods containing tyramine, such as red wine, aged cheese, smoked fish, chicken livers, figs, some beans.
• Meats containing nitrates (such as Bacon, hot dogs or hot dogs, salami, cured meats)

How to prevent migraine?

Write down on your head aches

As you know, there are different things that can cause migraine, why if it happens very often and is very strong, it is good that you carry a diary about the symptoms that occur at the time. Also what you normally eat and do in your daily life, in order to go to the doctor and show him your notes to see if you can give you the proper treatment and, above all, tell you what is causing you migraine.

Keep your body hydrated

Dehydration It can also cause of migraine, so I try to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, remember that when we talk about water we refer also to juices, broths, teas and tea.

Sleep well

Doctors recommend sleeping at least 8 hours a day. However, when we refer to "sleep well" we're talking about achieving a deep, uninterrupted sleep. Insomnia is cause of migraine so that seeks to sleep very well.
When sleeping, skin rests and cells regenerate and oxygenate with greater ease, also help to maintain weight, helps control diseases like hypertension and diabetes, take care of the heart, improves the ability to intellectual and encourages physical coordination.

Protective food!

Pears

Pears are appropriate for many situations, used to lose weight, as a cleanser for the body, regulates blood sugar levels, contains fiber that helps prevent and relieve constipation, is recommended for diabetes and hypertension, and if outside little, is rich in vitamins B1, B2, C and E.

Celery

Celery fights free radicals, prevents cancer of colon and stomach, lowers blood pressure and reduces bad cholesterol. Its antioxidants help fight bacteria, viruses and infections; In addition they have healing, it works as an antibiotic properties, improves renal function, helps to cope with the symptoms of menopause, helps digestion and calms the nervous system.

Other foods that you can eat

• Peaches
• Oranges
• Banana
• Celery
• Rock
• Plums and cherries
• Grapes
• Dried fruits

Remember...

All people are exposed to suffer from migraines, this is better lead a healthy life, no smoking or drinking alcohol and avoid eating processed and canned foods.

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