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 Every individual has different migraine triggers. Figuring out what your triggers are can mean the difference between reducing the number of times you suffer from migraine and avoiding any future migraine attacks full stop.
Here is a check list to help you figure out what your personal migraine triggers might be and some simple suggestions to help you avoid future attacks:
Check list for common migraine triggers:
1. Have you been under significant emotional stress?
2. Have there been any changes in your sleep pattern?
3. Are there any foods you tend to have eaten before you suffer an attack (common foods that can trigger migraines include artificial sweeteners, MSG as commonly found in Chinese food, foods high in sodium such as ham and alcohol) ?
4. Are you feeling fatigued or consuming a lot of coffee / smoking cigarettes to battle fatigue?
5. Has there been a dramatic change in weather within 24 hours of the onset of your migraine?
6. Have you skipped any meals?
5 Simple tricks for avoiding migraine attacks:
1. Keep a journal of foods and drinks for a week and find out of there is a pattern between your migraine attacks and your intake to see what foods you need to avoid
2. Eat regularly - Skipping meals can trigger migraines in some people.
3. Cut out caffeine and artificial sweeteners
4. Get regular sleep
5. Learn some simple relaxation techniques to cope with stress (10 minutes every day can already make a huge difference).
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