Ask the Health Professional
What causes migraines? - Maria Goode , Oakland
Some common triggers include:
- Caffeine
- Alcohol
- Chocolate
- MSG
- Foods containing tyramine (e.g. red wine, ripened cheeses)
- Foods containing nitrates (e.g. cured meat products)
- Missed meals
- Fatigue
- Psychological stress
- Too much or too little sleep
- Exposure to lights
- Perfumes or fumes
- Menstruation
- Weather changes
- Loud noises
- Altitude changes