MIGRAINE TRIGGERS

Triggers fall into three categories, foods, environmental factors and physiological factors.

Food triggers include:

Chocolate
Citrus fruits
Tomatoes
Preserved meats
Dairy products
Nuts
Coffee
Red wine
Alcohol (esp cluster headaches)
Sulfites
Preservatives/flavor enhancers/MSG
Salt
Olive Oil
Coconut and coconut oil (including suntan lotions)
Aspartame

Environmental triggers include:

Glare
Loud or repetitive noise
Strong odors (perfume)
Certain weather conditions (dry winds, heat)
Changes in the weather
Altitude changes
Chemicals such as insecticides
Air pollution
Second hand smoke
Florescent lighting
Flickering lights (computer monitors)

Physiological triggers include:

Stress
Exercise
Hormonal changes
Birth control pills
Too much or too little sleep
Medicines such as antihistamines, aspirin or diuretics
Hypoglycemia and missing meals
Any other type of headache