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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Headache




Last weekend i suffered from a terrible headache. So the whole day I was in bed trying to make it go away. I thought i didn't get enough sleep or rest. But i also found out another reason for it from Yahoo!. Here is what I've found out:




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Some experts say that citrus and other foods may trigger headaches because the people consuming them may have an enzyme deficiency. The enzyme they are lacking is necessary for neutralizing amines in foods. Some foods have large quantities of amines, and without the enzyme, headaches (and even migraines) can be stimulated.Still, gobbling up an orange (or three) might seem harmless. If you are one of the 28 million Americans who suffer from migraines, taking note of how foods affect your body could be critical in preventing future headaches. One new theory is that craving certain foods could also signal a coming migraine. These kinds of migraines are also made more unpredictable because eating the food may not trigger pain every single time, and because food could team up with other triggers (like bright lights or stress) to induce a migraine.Some other foods and beverages thought to trigger headaches include:
Aged cheese and those cheeses containing tyramine, a natural substance that builds up as food ages. Tyramine in high levels has been shown to cause hypertension, which is a particular concern for people who take MAO inhibitor medication to treat migraines. Blue cheese, brie, cheddar, Stilton, feta, gorgonzola, mozzarella, muenster, Parmesan, Swiss, and processed cheeses often contain high levels of tyramine.
Other salted, cured, processed, and canned foods that are high in tyramine. Take note of how your body reacts when you eat pickles, olives, and canned soups. Beans can also contain headache-triggering tyramine, especially fava, pinto, garbanzo, and lima beans.
Alcohol, which could prompt headaches as it is metabolized in the body. Pay particular attention when you drink red wine, beer, whiskey, and champagne, which have been identified as triggers. There is a long list of foods that headache and migraine sufferers say cause their pain. Some of them might surprise you, including:
Peanuts and peanut butter
Potato chips
Pizza
Fresh fruits like kiwi, plums, and raspberries
Bread and crackers Have you had a miserable headache or migraine that you thought was caused by food? What was the culprit?






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Hmm...Now i would have to really watch what i'm eating too. And i found out some other solutions for this too (other than sleeping):



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Botox


Acupuncture


Sex


Exercise


Water


Snacking


Caffeine


Sleep


Journaling


Biofeedback


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For the explanation, you can read more here.


3 comments:

  1. hmmh...sometimes it is better not to read too much. just relax and the pain will go away

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  2. I can help you with solution no.3

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