Tips to
avoid Migraine
- · Keep a diary to try to identify any trigger factors.
- · Try to avoid anything that you know triggers your migraine and consider a trial exclusion to assess other potential triggers. DO NOT avoid things long term just because you have heard they trigger migraine attacks in others if not effective in your case.
- · Eat regularly and avoid sugary snacks to keep blood sugar levels stable.
- · Drink plenty of water (at least 2 litres a day) and reduce your intake of caffeine, alcohol and soft drinks containing artificial sweeteners.
- · Maintain a regular sleep pattern - avoid shift work, long lie-ins and late nights.
- · Try to get some fresh air and exercise every day (e.g. walking or cycling to work instead of driving, a short walk in the lunch hour etc.)
- · Avoid bright, flickering or flashing light and wear sunglasses and / or a hat in bright sunlight.
- · Take regular breaks from work, especially if you use computer monitors.
- · Make your working environment as comfortable as possible (e.g. adjust chair to correct height, eliminate glare from windows, lighting or reflective surfaces, adjust the computer screen, maintain good ventilation and a temperature suited to the work you are doing etc.)
- · Practise relaxation techniques to rid the body of tension and stress.
- · Learn to identify any warning signs that indicate that an attack may be on its way (e.g. stiffness in the neck, becoming clumsy, a bad taste in the mouth, not being able to think clearly etc.) and take action fast.
- · Take your medication early in the attack; it has a much greater chance of working!
- · If your migraine is causing problems or your current treatment is not bringing significant relief make an appointment with Homeopathy Doctor. There are many different Homeopathy medicines treatments now available.
- · Everyone's migraine experience is different. You should not dismiss symptoms because they are not "standard".
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