HEADACHES AND MIGRAINE

Causes of headache and migraine can include low blood sugar, stress and tension, dehydration, tight muscles in neck and shoulder, constipation, allergy and dehydration. 

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Nutrition Facts & Diet Advice for Headaches and Migraine

The following nutrition guidelines should be considered:

• Eat little and often to keep blood sugar stable.

• Drink at least 1½ litres of spring or filtered water per day. 

• Slowly reduce coffee, until you have completely eliminated it – sudden coffee withdrawal can cause headaches for up to 4 days. 

• Reduce or eliminate tea, and avoid cola and chocolate. 

• Eat a high-fibre diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables. 

• Avoid salt. 

Health Supplements for Headaches and Migraine   

Often, a combination of supplements may help in alleviating this condition. You may wish to consult a nutritional therapist for personal advice. Supplements that may be helpful in alleviating symptoms are shown below:

• Multivitamin and mineral (e.g. VM75 from Solgar)

• Higher Nature Feverfew Migraine Relief

• Vitamin B Complex (Biocare)

• Ultra Vitamin C 1000mg Plus bioflavonoids (Higher Nature)

• True Food Calcium and Magnesium (Higher Nature)

Also consider:

• Quercetin with Bromelain 3 times a day.   Regulates inflammatory response in case of allergy. (BioCare).

Recommended Books

health book - Food Solutions: Headaches and Migraines
health book - Migraine Handbook, The
health book - Stress Protection Plan, The

see also: allergies and food intolerance   cookbooks