How to Identify Common Triggers for Migraines

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Tip 1 - Migraine Triggers: Your Personal Checklist

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by mamoru | permalink

If you have migraine headaches, print this checklist from WebMD to track triggers.
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/migraine-triggers-your-personal-checklist ^[1]

Tip 2 - Migraines: Finding and Avoiding Triggers

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by BOB WHITE | permalink

The best way to manage migraine headaches is to avoid them. By identifying and avoiding migraine triggers, you can help reduce the frequency and severity of attacks. While some triggers may be out of your control, others are easily avoidable. The following points can help you prevent a migraine:Identify your migraine triggers in a headache diary(What is a PDF document?).Get regular sleep and ...
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/identifying-and-avoiding-migraine-triggers ^[2]

Tip 3 - Identifying Food Triggers for Migraines

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gale Dudley | permalink

Is there a link between diet and migraine headaches? WebMD asks the experts whether and which foods may trigger migraines.
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Tip 4 - The Top Migraine Triggers

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Nikos Hatzigeorgiou | permalink

A guide to the most common headache triggers. How to identify, track, and avoid your triggers to help you find relief from the pain.
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For further reading: http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20306955,00.html ^[4]