Migraine occur in women about three times more often than in men; people with relatives who get migraine are more likely to have it , too. In addition, migraine more often occurs in people with epilepsy, depression, stroke, asthma, anxiety, and in individuals with neurological and hereditary (genetic) disorders. This information may help migraine sufferers to avoid future
migraines.
A migraine is a throbbing painful headache, usually on one side of the head, that is often initiated or “triggered” by specific compounds or situations (environment, stress, hormones, and many others). They occur more often in women (75%, approximately) and may affect a person’s ability to do common tasks.
For you to know that you have migraine, symptoms includes: throbbing pain, usually on one side of a person’s head; it can be intense enough to cause a person to be unable to do simple tasks or to work. The headache pain may radiate towards the eyes, forehead, or temple and make a person develop nausea, vomiting, vision problems, and sensitivity to normal light or mild exertion.
The neurological causes of migraines are not understood, but researchers speculate something may initiate a mix of blood vessel permeation and brain chemicals to interact with brain cells to cause the migraine.
Stress is sometimes a trigger for migraines. While it is unlikely that people can live stress-free lives, many people can reduce their stress and avoid triggering migraines by using relaxation techniques, deep breathing, and other biofeedback techniques.
Common food or food ingredients cited by migraine patients are red wine, cheese, chocolate, soy sauce and processed meat.
These foods contain tyramine, which can cause blood vessel constriction and expansion. Tyramine is a substance found naturally in some foods. It’s especially found in aged and fermented foods.
The caffeine in coffee may help relieve migraines, when used with some medications. However, when the caffeine levels drop, the patient may then be prone to develop headaches. Consequently, it may be both a help and a hindrance for people with migraines.
