| Migraine dos and don'ts are as common and | | | | Another known food trigger is Aspartame, an |
| numerous as there are migraine sufferers. Some | | | | artificial sweetener, known to spasmodically fire |
| of these involve the foods and products that | | | | neurons. Alcohol is another contributor to |
| trigger an onset of a headache. Many substances | | | | migraines, however, affecting individuals in diverse |
| can also ease them. No scientific proof exists on | | | | ways. Some sufferers have been triggered by |
| foods good for them and vice-versa. However | | | | red wine, possibly due to the sulfites, while others |
| some consensus exists among sufferers as to | | | | have experienced an onset of a headache with |
| certain foods being linked to an attack while some | | | | hard liquors like gin and tequila. |
| have been linked to help in relieving symptoms. | | | | Migraine relievers have included Omega 3s found |
| Nothing like personal experience and these dos | | | | in fish and nuts, ginger, caffeine, magnesium and |
| and don'ts may be worth a try. | | | | the vitamin B2 Riboflavin. Other preventives |
| The Early Show recently featured Keri Glassman, | | | | include, sufficient sleep, proper eating habits |
| who claimed that among others, the amino acid | | | | without skipping meals or over eating and |
| Tyramine found in wine, chocolate, smoked | | | | exercise. The sufferers should maintain a migraine |
| products, aged cheeses, cured and pickled meats, | | | | diary, noting down what was consumed before an |
| avocado, eggplant, bananas, raspberries and | | | | attack. If a pattern is noticed, the food or product |
| certain other vegetables and fruits, was | | | | should be eliminated. |
| responsible for an onset of migraine. | | | | Today, many sufferers are resorting to non |
| Another contributor included food additives, MSG, | | | | invasive therapy for a myriad of health issues. For |
| often packaged as Accent and nitrites. These | | | | these sufferers not wanting to use strong drugs |
| products which are preservatives or flavor | | | | and medication, should try out the process of |
| enhancers, are found in cheese powders, Chinese | | | | elimination, of the problematic food and include the |
| food, Campbell's soups, frozen meals, potato | | | | positive or good food. Though these foods have |
| chips, salad dressing and others. Many sufferers | | | | not been proved scientifically, many migraine |
| must check labels for these products and avoid | | | | sufferers vouch for this and it may just work for |
| them. | | | | you too. |