by Dr. Oler, ND | Nov 20, 2014 | Eating Naturally, Migraine, Natural Pain Relief, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic Health
There are many common triggers for migraines, with diet playing a major role for many people that suffer from migraine headaches. Some of the most common foods that can trigger a migraine are:
- Chocolate
- Citrus fruits
- Alcohol (especially red wine or beer)
- Meats preserved with nitrates (ham, bologna, luncheon meats, etc.)
- Pizza
- Aged cheese
- Caffeine (especially while cutting back or eliminating), including coffee, chocolate, soft drinks, over-the-counter and prescription medications that contain caffeine (consult with your physician before changing or discontinuing any medications)
- Nuts
- Fermented, pickled, cured or marinated foods
- Foods prepared with monosodium glutamate (MSG)
- Foods high in tyramine, including aged meats, avocados, bananas, beer, cabbage, canned fish, dairy products, eggplant, hard cheeses, potatoes, raspberries, red plums, tomatoes, wine, and yeast
This is a long (and by no means all-inclusive) list of foods for a person to try and avoid. However, keeping a food journal and completing food hypersensitivity testing can help each person determine their exact triggers to make avoidance more manageable.
In addition to avoiding foods that can trigger a migraine, there are a number of foods that can help improve the production of key neurotransmitters, including serotonin and dopamine. Eating these foods daily can help maintain proper neurotransmitter function.
The pesticides, herbicides and insecticides used on many foods can also disrupt proper neurotransmitter function. Buying these foods organically or substituting them with foods that are lower in chemical exposure can be a great help. To learn more about dietary solutions for migraines, click here.
by Dr. Oler, ND | Oct 23, 2014 | Fatigue, Migraine, Stress
There are several common triggers associated with migraine headaches. Not all individuals with migraines will be sensitive to every trigger, but most people with migraines will have an increased risk of headaches when confronted with one or more of the following: (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Oct 14, 2014 | Men's Health, Migraine, Women's Health
Sex hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can have a major impact on overall health and well-being. Nowhere is this more obvious than in regards to weight loss, where sex hormone imbalances can make weight loss a frustrating and nearly impossible affair. In this 3 part series, we will explore some of the more common sex hormone imbalances that can negatively impact weight loss and greatly diminish a person’s quality of life. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Sep 4, 2014 | Depression, Migraine, Natural Remedies, Stress
Amino acid therapy is extremely effective at optimizing neurotransmitter function and correcting symptoms due to neurotransmitter imbalance. This is important for a number of conditions, including ADD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, migraines, insomnia, fibromyalgia, trichotillomania, memory and a host of other conditions. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Aug 28, 2014 | Amino Acid Therapy, Migraine, Natural Remedies
Other than word-of-mouth referrals from others that have suffered from migraines, one of the main methods people find us is by doing an internet search for either “Imitrex alternatives” or “sumatriptan alternatives”. If Imitrex/sumatriptan help you fight off the effects of a migraine, amino acids may provide a safe, effective and non-pharmaceutical alternative that can prevent a migraine from occurring in the first place. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Aug 21, 2014 | Migraine
Many people suffer from recurrent headaches, but how do you know whether that throbbing pain in your head is a migraine or not? Here are some criteria that can help. (more…)
