Thursday, May 2, 2013

Got a Headache?


If you're experiencing chronic migraine, check what you're eating. Some of the foods that trigger migraine: Fried foods, sugar, artificial sweeteners, flour products, dairy products, alcohol, caffeine, food additives, chocolate and some nuts/seeds.

To prevent headaches try eating a diet high in complex carbohydrates (whole grains and starchy vegetables) and low in protein. Most of the time, a migraine is the body’s way of signalling that it is dehydrated. Drink plenty of water, fresh fruit and vegetable juices to rid the body of the toxins that are the main culprit of headaches.

Most fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium, calcium and magnesium which are three very important minerals that help relieve migraine. Some foods that especially help: Dark green vegetables, bananas, cantaloupe, celery, cucumber, lemon, pineapple, watermelon, and ginger.
See if this helps your next headache...

Migraine Reliever Recipe:
Blend until smooth and serve cold:
  • 1/2 pineapple
  • 3-4 leaves kale or a bunch of spinach
  • 1 stick of celery
  • 1/4 lemon
  • 1/2 inch ginger root (optional)

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