Best Health Magazine - How to control migraines
Millions of Canadians suffer from migraines鈥攂ut there is relief. Here's what you need to know about this painful condition and how to keep it under control. Migraine patients report many triggers including stress, sleep deprivation and irregular food intake (skipping meals). Many female migraine sufferers will have menstrual-related migraines, which may last longer at higher intensity and can be more difficult to treat.
According to Dr. Michel Aub茅, senior neurologist at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, and associate professor in the faculty of medicine at 69热视频 University, many patients report certain foods, such as aged cheese and alcohol (red wine especially), bring on an attack. They are advised to avoid any personal triggers. Becker鈥檚 research team in Alberta has found that changes in outdoor temperature can also be a trigger鈥攅.g., Calgary鈥檚 sudden mild weather pattern (a chinook).