Managing migraines
A few months ago I wrote about natural treatments for migraines. (Maybe writing that post and saying I never had a migraine jinxed me... ya think?) Revolution Health has more ideas for managing migraines:
- OTC pain relievers may provide some relief; your doctor can also prescribe medications to help.
- Caffeine can constrict blood vessels and relieve some of the pressure, but don't go overboard -- too much caffeine can be a trigger for migraine headaches.
- Avoid foods containing tyramine. Tyramine is found in aged or fermented foods including some cheeses and wine.
- Visit a chiropractor. Some chiropractors believe that migraines are caused by a misalignment of the spine and that adjustments can minimize migraine frequency.
- Include magnesium-rich foods in your diet.
- Get a massage -- massage therapy has helped some migraine sufferers reduce the frequency of their headaches.
I can handle most things -- I once fell down a flight of stairs at work and toughed it out as best as I could for the rest of the day -- but headaches... well, they can bring me to my knees. And my headaches can't even be classified as migraines. So I can only imagine how painful and debilitating true migraine headaches can be. 
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