| | | | | the person. |
| Derived from a French word which means “half a | | | | |
| head,” the term migraine certainly captures the | | | | Tips on relieving migraine |
| painful experience. In most cases of migraine, the | | | | |
| pain affects only one side of the head. This one-sided | | | | While doctors often recommend pain medications like |
| pain soon becomes a dull throbbing before becoming | | | | paracetamol, codeine, aspirin, ibuprofen, and |
| a full-blown migraine attack. While most people, | | | | diclofenac, these drugs only succeed in controlling the |
| including popular celebrity and historical figures like | | | | symptoms. These medications are unable to treat |
| Elvis Presley, Napoleon, and Julius Caesar, experience | | | | the underlying problem or prevent the incidence of |
| migraine, a lot are still unclear on what migraine is and | | | | migraine attacks. While migraine is a common |
| its possible causes. | | | | condition, there is no reason to bear and suffer. |
| | | | | Below are some ways on giving yourself some |
| Migraine is... | | | | migraine pain relief: |
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| More than just an episode of severe headache, | | | | 1. |
| migraine is a neurological disease that usually has its | | | | Eat a healthy low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet. |
| causes in the vascular system. The over-distended | | | | Carbohydrates cause your glucose levels in the blood |
| arteries on the outside of the skull are thought to be | | | | rise quickly, hence, interfering with the normal |
| the root of migraine attacks given the pulsating and | | | | functions of neurotransmitters such as serotonin. Due |
| throbbing quality of pain commonly associated with | | | | to this, migraine attacks become more frequent and |
| blood flow. Migraine attacks persist for up to four to | | | | are often prolonged. While most people will frown at |
| 72 hours depending on the severity and intensity. | | | | eating a high-fat diet, the key here is to consume |
| | | | | healthy fats and oils. Healthy fats boost Omega-3 |
| This brain inflammation causes nerve endings to | | | | fatty acids which facilitates normal blood flow and |
| release pain neurotransmitters that send chemical | | | | prevents distended arteries. |
| messages of pain throughout your body. The | | | | |
| over-production of the neurotransmitter serotonin | | | | 1. |
| causes the blood vessels in the brain to widen which | | | | Consume foods rich in Vitamin B. |
| stimulates pain receptors in the brain. | | | | The Vitamin B group is beneficial in narrowing the |
| | | | | arteries or vasoconstriction. It also prevents blood |
| Symptoms of migraine include nausea, vomiting, | | | | platelet dumping which can occur during migraine |
| gastrointestinal discomfort, increased sensitivity to | | | | attacks. Leafy greens and legumes are good sources |
| light, and irritability to noise. Some people suffering | | | | of this vitamin. Taking supplements of Vitamin B is |
| from migraine also report seeing a kind of aura or | | | | also a good idea if you are not getting enough of it in |
| floating light flashes prior to an attack. Other | | | | your diet. |
| common precursors of migraine attacks include | | | | |
| numbness, speech problem, and temporary hearing | | | | 1. |
| impairment. | | | | Taking lots of rest and reducing stress. |
| | | | | Stress and anxiety are among the leading triggers of |
| Some of the most common causes of migraine | | | | migraine attacks. Resting and practicing stress |
| include anxiety, menstruation, stress, loud noises, | | | | management techniques can reduce the intensity of |
| bright lights, and particular food items depending on | | | | a migraine attack and even prevent recurrence. |