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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

What Foods Help Headaches?

Health Encyclopedia: Cluster Headaches

Alternative Names

Histamine headache; Headache - histamine; Migrainous neuralgia; Headache - cluster


Prevention

If prone to cluster headache, stop smoking. Alcohol use and any foods that are associated with cluster headache may need to be avoided. Medications may prevent cluster headaches in some cases.


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Expert & Community Posts

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...triggers, such as stress, dehydration, or particular foods or scents? Are there factors that... Read more »

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...of your menstrual cycle. Including a list of the foods you have eaten can also be helpful for... Read more »

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Health Guide

Migraine Food Triggers
...causes include: Bright light or loud noiseDehydrationHormone changes during the menstrual cycleLack of food or sleepNicotineStress and anxietyWeather changes While research does... Read more »
Food Triggers and Migraine
...Bright light or loud noise • Dehydration • Hormone changes during the menstrual cycle • Lack of food or sleep • Nicotine • Stress and anxiety • Weather changes While research does not... Read more »
Tension Headaches
...daily routine.Make sure you are getting enough sleep or are not sleeping too muchEat healthy foods and do not skip mealsTake time to relax each day. Putting aside even 15 minutes... Read more »
Migraine Diary: Track Your Migraine Triggers, Medications, and Headache Patterns
...other articles that have helpful downloadable workbooks: Managing Migraine – Migraine Trigger Foods Migraine triggers are physical things that bring on a Migraine attack when a Migraineur is... Read more »
Headache causes
...tension account for the majority of headaches, although your diet can also contribute to headaches. Food such as caffeine , chocolate, cheeses, and nuts can cause headaches in some people.... Read more »

Medications

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...UseTake this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once daily or as directed by your... Read more »

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...doctor. This medication works best when taken with food. Taking alfuzosin on an empty stomach... Read more »

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... Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually twice daily or as directed by... Read more »

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...getting up for the day, before taking your first food, beverage or other medication. Do not... Read more »

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...Use Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once or twice daily or as... Read more »

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