What is Migraine? Causes and Treatments

What is Migraine?

You are here because you or someone around you might be suffering from this dangerous disease - yes, Migraine. This is a type of Headache in which, pain is sometimes so severe that it seems to be the brain just exploded . Tragedy is that the physicians do not yet know why it happens.

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Causes of Migraine

However, recent researches and experiences revealed that men and women who are low in mineral Magnesium, are suffering from this disease more.

Experts say that due to the magnesium deficiency in the body, cramps and contractions start around the brain blood vessels. This process creates a nerve-wracking pain.

There are some other causes are also discussed among physicians like:

1. Stress

According to the experts, physical or emotional stress is not good for health and it might be one of the reason to have migraine.

2. Hormonal Change in Women

Some women experience migraine during the days of periods, or when they are on birth control pills or having a menopause.

3. Smoking

Smoking is a bad habit which destroys your lungs. A circle of physicians say it can be a cause of migraine.

4. Dehydration / Skipping Meals

Fasting or skipping meals might be one of the reasons of migraine.

5. Bright Lights

Sometimes exposure to bright lights may cause migraine.

6. Loud Noises

We met few of the migraine patients, according to them they want peace. When they hear loud noises around, there problem gets started.

7. Certain Perfumes or Smells

Some of the patients reported that they feel migraine when someone around having a certain type of perfume.

8. Alcohol

Reportedly, alcohol is told as a reason of many diseases. It harms human body a lot. Researches say, taking excessive alcohol may cause migraine.

9. Allergies

If you have any type of allergy, you might be a victim of migraine as well.

Foods that may cause Migraine

Foods having tyramine may cause Migraine for example:

• Chicken Livers or processed meats
• Red Wine
• Aged Cheese or other aged protein items

Other Foods

• Dried fruits (dates, nuts, figs etc.)
• Pizza
• Banana
• Chocolates and other caffeine products
• Onion
• Citrus
• Peanut Butter
• Avocado
• Butter Milk
• Smoked fish
• Sour Cream

Treatments of Migraine

Eat foods having an abundant quantity of magnesium in them. For example linseed seeds, pistachio, dried apricot and wheat are significant.

Apart from it, you need to take care to prevent yourself from the causes and foods we mentioned above.

There are certain medicines also available in the market but we'll recommend you to see a good physician first of all. Follow the instructions of your physician completely and exercise daily.

Remember, it is only YOU who can save yourself from this disease. After all, the life is your and the choice is yours. Stay blessed!

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