What Might Be Causing Your Migraine?

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Here at Sore No More, we’re glad to provide you with a product that can help you manage and combat migraine pain.  When suffering from a migraine, apply a small amount of Sore No More to your temples (avoid the eyes!) no more than 3 times per day.  You may also view our post on other migraine-combating tips here.

Sometimes migraines can be triggered by environmental factors.  The following are some foods and smells that have been known to trigger migraines;

Foods:

• Those containing Tyramine, like aged cheeses
• Alcohol (especially red wine)
• Food additives or preservatives
• Nuts
• Artificial Sweeteners
• Caffeine (in some people)
• Fresh baked yeast breads or pastries
• Processed meats containing nitrate.
• Chocolate

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Smells:

• Perfumes
• Cigarette Smoke
• Paint
• Exhaust fumes

Also, check out this CNN article: “Surprising Things That Give You Headaches” and "Natural Migraine Relief Now" for more information.

So, if you find yourself being particularly prone to migraines, or even headaches in general, keep in mind the things around you that might be contributing to your agony.

*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com

The Malicious Migraine

It sneaks up on you.  Maybe you’re walking down the cleaning aisle at your local supermarket.  Perhaps you’re taking a class in a room full of fluorescent bulbs.  Maybe you just didn’t get enough sleep last night.  Before you know it, you’re laying in bed with a cool wash cloth across your forehead cursing the migraine that has chosen to make its presence so painfully obvious.

More than 29.5 million Americans, alone, suffer from migraines. Migraines are caused by vasodialation in the head which in turn causes nerve fibers to release chemicals that further the symptoms. (i.e. nausea, light sensitivity, etc.)

Fortunately, Sore No More can be used to help combat migraine pain!  Apply some to your temples and relax for a few moments, letting the gel work its magic.   You may also try these tips to help ease migraine pain.

• Apply an ice compress or heating pad to the back of your neck/base of your skull for 15 minutes.
• Dab a little lavender ssential oil under your nostrils (it’s best to dilute it in a carrier oil first)
  (note: some people are extremely sensitive to scents while having a migraine... use caution with this tip.)
• Have a cup of coffee or black tea- caffeine has been shown to help some migraine sufferers.

Keep in mind that no migraine is the same.   While some things may work for one person, they may not work for another. Make sure to discuss your migraine-managing options with your doctor!

*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com

Alternative Therapies for Migraine Relief

Aside from applying a little Sore No More! to your temples, what else can you do to relieve migraine pain?

Acupressure
Acupressure is thought to relieve a variety of ailments through pressure on specific points of the body. Here are some migraine points you can try;
How to Use Acupressure Points for Migraine Headaches

Supplements
There are supplements that may be able to help prevent migraines or decrease pain when they occur. A healthy balanced diet should provide most of the vitamins and minerals you need, but if you're lacking, supplementing these ones might keep a migraine at bay.
Dietary Supplements and Botanicals for Migraine Headaches

Reflexology
Reflexology is similar to acupressure, as it uses massage or pressure on specific points of the body that are thought to associate with other parts of the body. Learn some reflexology to help with migraines here;
How To Use Reflexology to Treat Migraines

Hot and Cold Treatments
Try soaking your feet in hot water while applying a cool cloth to your forehead when you have a migraine. This encourages the blood vessels in your head to constrict and the vessels in your lower extremities to widen, allowing the balance of blood in your body to shift. Want to learn more?
Hot and Cold Treatments for Headache Relief

Learn More
Check out this article to learn more about holistic headache remedies. Remember that not all headaches are the same. Tension headaches, Cluster Headaches and Migraines have very different causes, so when you're looking for pain relief make sure to look for relief for the headache you're experiencing.

Have a wonderful, headache-free weekend!

*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com

What are Migraines?

She'd felt it coming on when she woke up that morning, but had hoped that after a cup of coffee and some breakfast it would go away. Now here it was, 2pm. Three hours of work left and she couldn't even look at her computer monitor without squinting. Her head pounded, her stomach achedand those awful fluorescent lights were bearing down on her. She didn't want to leave, it would cut into her pay, she'd already used all of her sick days.

A scenario like this is not unusual for the 28 million people in America who are thought to suffer from Migraines. Approximately 75% of those migraine sufferers are women.
Migraine sufferers can have a range of triggers (that can set a migraine off) and symptoms. Common migraine triggers are hunger, dehydration, light (like florescents), changes in the weather, lack of sleep, strong odors (especially if they're chemical in nature), and others. Triggers may vary between men and women. For example- women may be more prone to migraines before or during menstruation.

Per the Mayo Clinic website, the symptoms of Migraines include, “moderate to severe pain [that may be unilateral], pulsating or throbbing pain, pain that worsens with physical activity, nausea with or without vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.” These symptoms are caused by chemicals produced by the body in response to blood vessel enlargement in the head, which is the root of all migraines.


Migraines can be a challenge to live with. Some people only ever have one in their life while others have them up to 6 times a week. Fortunately there are treatments. Next week we'll continue this discussion with a look at three alternative treatments that can be used to manage your migraines. Until then, keep using your Sore No More! (some of our clients have found that applying just a bit to their temples during a migraine can help the pain. Be sure to keep it out of your eyes!)

Sources:
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/m/migraine/stats.htm
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/migraine-headache/DS00120/DSECTION=symptoms
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/148373.php

*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. *

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