The Migraine Diet Cookbook (Paperback)

Most of us have had the occasional headache. In fact, up to 75 percent of people between the ages of 18 and 65 reported having a headache over a year's time. Over 30 percent of those adults reported having a migraine. Migraines often last longer and have more physical effects than a common headache.Recent studies and research suggest that tweaks to your diet could help to decrease the likelihood of even experiencing a migraine. Certain diet changes may also reduce the frequency of your migraines. Migraine is quite different from getting a common headache. This is because the pain intensity is greater, and it's accompanied by several other debilitating symptoms. Migraine is a severe headache, usually on one side of the head and often accompanied by nausea or light sensitivity. This is due to temporary changes in the nerve conduction within the brain. Migraine causes inflammatory changes in the nerve cells that create pain. Before a migraine begins, some people may see flashes of light or experience tingling sensations in the limbs. These flashes are referred to as aura. Other people report certain food cravings, irritability, or feelings of depression before a migraine strikes.Once your migraine starts, you may be especially sensitive to noises or light. You may also feel nauseous and vomit. This pain and its accompanying symptoms can last anywhere from several hours to several days.