Migraine triggers, Do's and Don'ts

Headaches are absolutely no fun. On busy days with a packed agenda, migraines can be debilitating. Sometimes people are prone to getting them more than others. But quite often you can find your head splitting due to a trigger like certain foods or emotional stress.

This health website points out migraine triggers and how to identify them. I was surprised to see that chocolate, coffee and even red wine could possibly cause a headache! Also interesting to note is that a migraine can set in during a post-stressful time, like on vacation or another type of break that would normally be relaxing.

Avoiding tyramine helps too (we're looking at you cheesy foods). So how does this information help? Well, since everyone reacts to these triggers differently, you can scan over and see if they match your history of migraine patterns. Avoiding specific foods or getting more rest could be the answer. Remember to consult a doctor though if a headache seems to persist over a long period of time.