Top 7 Migraine Triggers
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In no particular order, the following are the most popularly published migraine triggers. Learning to assess and manage triggers is an important part of migraine relief. If you are unaware of how to avoid triggers or even what triggers may exist for you, please see a professional for guidance (or look here, for a start).
- Stress, and the habits we tend to pick up to cope with it, such as smoking, excess caffeine consumption and drinking alcohol.
- Hormones, especially for women as there is a large range of surges throughout the month.
- Diet, including the wonderful stuff like cheese, chocolate and citrus fruits.
- Overexertion during exercise. Regular, moderate workouts are great for managing migraines - push it too far and it may backfire.
- Preservatives and perfumes. Lunch meats, MSG and nitrate-laden foods can bring on a nasty one and I’ve even found sensitivity to household cleaners and body products.
- Changes in air pressure or weather can bring on migraines for the simple reason that they’re unnatural to our normal daily experiences.
- Changes is sleeping patterns, whether not getting enough, too much or it’s simply not high quality, will affect some migraine sufferers.
Sources: Health Central, Cure that Migraine and Health News in Ireland.
Migraines, Migraine Triggers, Caffeine, Stress, Headaches and Diet
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