Migraine Treatment
Migraines are severe headaches that typically last for between 4 and 72 hours. Migraine sufferers may experience nausea and vomiting as well as sensitivity to light or sound. Nobody knows what causes migraines, although genetics and environmental factors seem to have a role.
Migraines are thought to be caused by temporary changes in blood vessels and chemicals in the brain. Some people find that migraines are triggered by certain things, including: missing meals — this is the strongest dietary trigger eating certain foods, such as cheese, chocolate, citrus, red wine and food additives (for example, monosodium glutamate) altered sleep patterns — too much or too little sleep changes in the weather hormonal changes, such as menstruation, and the oral contraceptive pill for women alcoholic drinks (especially red wine and beer)
Some people can manage migraine with pain relief available from pharmacies; others might need prescription medications to deal with an acute attack. Talk to our Integrative Medicine doctor today about Migraine Relief.
