Migraines Health Center

Prevention

Preventing migraines can be effective especially if triggering factors are known. Not smoking, not drinking alcohol, and not eating certain types of cheese may also help reduce the number of migraines. Staying relaxed, in shape, and not being overweight also helps to prevent migraines.

Migraines are fairly similar from episode to episode. If the nature of the attacks changes a doctor should be contacted because it may be a sign of a more serious type of headache.

Certain events can trigger migraine headaches for certain people. When patients are aware of triggering factors, they should avoid them if possible.

In some patients, certain types of food or drink may trigger migraines. Examples of dietary triggers include:

  • chocolate
  • cheese
  • food additives such as MSG, found in some Chinese foods
Review Date: 
April 17, 2012
Last Updated:
July 2, 2013
Source:
dailyrx.com