Migraine symptoms can last anywhere from four to seventy-two hours and they include symptoms like nausea and vomiting, blurred vision, lightheadedness and sensitivity to light and sound. The pain can also be on one side of the head or it could be pulsating, throbbing pain throughout the whole head.
There isn't an exact way to prevent migraines, but there may be potential triggers that can make a difference in the number attacks. Consider these ingredients and foods:
Tyramine: This substance is formed from the breakdown of protein as foods age. Foods that have tyramine include aged cheeses (blue, Brie, cheddar, Stilton, feta, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, Muenster, Parmesan, Swiss and processed cheese), processed meat (hot dogs, sandwich meat, and bacon), and soy products (soy sauce, tofu, and miso). Olives, pickles, sauerkraut, dried fruit, red wine, and beer also have tyramine.
Alcohol: Alcohol increases blood flow to your brain, which can cause a migraine. Red wine, beer, whiskey, and champagne seem to be the most common culprits.
Tannins: These are plant compounds can be found in tea, red-skinned apples and pears, apple juice and cider and red wine. Some other foods that have this compound include lemons, limes, grapefruit, cantaloupe, guava, honeydew melon, green pears, oranges, pineapples, black berries, and apricots. Generally you will find most of the tannins in the skin of the fruit.
Caffeine: Caffeine can be both a trigger and treatment for migraines. If you know you are sensitive to caffeine, avoid chocolate, coffee, soda, and tea.
Other potential migraine triggers: Artificial sweeteners (aspartame), foods that contain MSG and some preservatives, including sulfites and nitrates.
To help identify your migraine triggers, it would be wise to keep a food journal to note and correlation between what you eat and how you feel. A good iPhone app that would be helpful is My Migraine Triggers.
Original Article: http://news.yahoo.com/migraine-triggers-food-drink-135825251.html
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