The best way to prevent the onset of migraines or at least to prepare for an incoming attack is to know the triggers causing them and to recognize the preceding symptoms of a migraine attack.
Knowing your migraine early warning signs – The signs or symptoms that precede a migraine attack is known as Prodrome symptoms. Once you already know these signs or symptoms, you can prepare to face your attack by trying to relax and not worry too much. Therefore, to prepare for your incoming migraine attack, remove your stress and do not feel anxious since these two factors can make your migraine pain more painful. Prodrome symptoms can include numbness, tingling in the skin, auras such as flashing lights or blind spots, loss or increase of appetite, edema, thirst and mood swings.
Have a plan to better manage your migraine when it occurs – Although not all types of migraines can be prevented, learning the triggers of your migraine can lead to a substantial reduction of its frequency and severity. Modifications to your lifestyle are important if you want to better manage your migraine pain as well. Keeping a journal that records the exact time, day and time of year your migraine attacks occur will probably enable your doctor to see a pattern or determine factors that will help head off the migraines and better prepare you to relieve the pain.
Knowing what foods to include in your diet – If you have figured out what foods trigger your migraine attacks, you can avoid them altogether and help you prevent migraine headaches. Eating a well-balanced diet of quality protein, whole grains, vegetables and fruits and free from trigger foods can make you healthier and stronger and more resilient to migraine headaches. Foods rich in vitamin B like low-fat milk, yogurt and eggs can help your body prevent developing migraines. Foods that are rich in magnesium like certain vegetables, soy, wheat germ, whole grains and nuts like almonds help relax the blood vessels and help the body develop healthy cells. Fish rich in omega-3 oils are also good at preventing migraine.
Adhere to a regular sleeping schedule – Get the right amount of sleep to help relax your mind and strengthen your body. Getting little or too much sleep can trigger your migraine. Sleeping interruptions can also bring about episode of migraine.
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