Sunday, September 6, 2009

How do you Manage a Migraine?

By Diana Goodwin

Many people around the world suffer from migraines. Migraines can be very painful and they can disrupt people's daily schedules. When you have a powerful headache you never feel like completing your daily tasks let alone go into work or school. That is why learning to manage these unbearable head pains could be beneficial to anyone who has ever suffered from them.

There are several possible triggers responsible for migraines. Some of the triggers include: stress, menstrual cycle (for women), changes in barometric pressure, changes in weather, too much sleep, too little sleep, bright fluorescent lights, sunlight, fasting, skipping meals, certain foods, excessive caffeine, caffeine withdrawal, smoking, alcohol, and hormone therapy.

These are just a few of the things which may trigger a headache. With so many different reasons why people get migraines, it is important for each person to pinpoint what it is that causes their painful outbreaks. Once you have found what causes your headaches, you can easily try to reduce the frequency and the severity of your symptoms.

For example, if you find what you headaches after a few hours sleep, try to commit to a regular schedule of sleep. Try to get at least eight hours of sleep per night and try to go to bed at the same time each night. If you find something in your food triggers your headaches, try to avoid this particular product. Among the triggers of migraine stress, changes in time, skipping meals and poor nutrition.

If you suffer from migraines often try to improve some of these parts of your life. However, for those who feel like they tried everything there is to control their headaches, still have not shown a reduction in the frequency or severity, may be useful to try a natural supplement that aids in the management of headaches. So the next time you are suffering from a migraine, groped to find the cause so as to avoid triggering factor in the future. - 14130

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