Whether you’ve been hit with a classic low-grade migraine or a full-blown migraine complete with aura and flashing lights, one thing’s for sure: it’s nobody’s idea of a picnic. Not to be confused with tension headaches, migraines are much more severe and incapacitating, lasting anywhere from four to seventy-two hours. More women experience migraines than men, most likely because of the role that hormones play. Consider the fact that most women get them either right before or during menstruation and that most migraines actually disappear after menopause. In fact, according to a 1999 study in the Medical Tribune about 10 to 15 percent of women who suffer migraines have them primarily during their menstrual cycle.

1. 3 Nutrients and 2 Herbs for
Preventing Migraine Attacks

2. How a Migraine Begins
Excitotoxins are
chemical substances
that overstimulate the
nerve cells.

3. The nerve cells send
out impulses to the
brain and release
substances that cause
inflammation and
swelling.

4. Avoid the Trigger Foods
Chocolates

5. Alcohol

6. Aged cheese

7. Fermented soy sauce

8. Sauerkraut

9. Sausages

10. Add Three Nutrients and Two Herbs
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is a nutrient that has been shown
to be effective in the treatment of migraines.

11. Magnesium plays an important role in migraine prevention and reduction.

12. CoQ10 can reduce the frequency of migraine attacks.

13. Butterbur is a herbal remedy for many
ailments including migraines.

14. Feverfew may prevent migraine headaches.

15. Supplements
MigraMAXX by Karuna
It has butterbur, magnesium and riboflavin.

16. 5-HTP Synergy by Designs for Health
It contains 100 mg dose of 5-HTP per capsule.

17. NutraGems CoQ10 300 mg Chewable Gels by Metagenics
It has a very high dose of emulsified CoQ10 in a single
chewable gel.

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