Migraines Ruining Your Day? Life?

Approximately 28 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Migraines are more common in women than in men, and are likely hereditary, as almost half of those suffering have family members with a history of migraines.

Characterized by recurring, intense, throbbing pain that is usually limited to one side of the head, migraines begin suddenly in and around the eye or temple, spreading to one or both sides of the head. The pain may be accompanied by loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting or a visual aura. To help prevent migraines, I suggest:

• Keeping a diary to help you identify your own triggers.
• Learning and practicing relaxation techniques regularly.
• Trying biofeedback - this training can teach you how to influence autonomic functions in the body and may help change blood-flow patterns, including those that can cause migraines. 

I've written about this topic on my website many times - here are a few from the archives about treating headaches.

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[Andrea]

Great post! As someone who has long suffered with migraine headaches I know that practicing relaxation or, in my case, meditation really does help.