New Things to Know About Migraines
Note: Printed list is far more extensive than what is listed below.
The
cause of migraines is not the same as a migraine trigger. If you have
read other pages on this site about the cause of migraines, then you have learned
the reason you get migraines is that you have inherited
the gene for the propensity for migraines and the cause is based on the way your
body manages hormone production.
Triggers, on the other hand, are things that can
bring about a migraine attack. Triggers include varied types of things and can be different for each person; for example, weather changes, smells, and particular foods may trigger
a migraine for one person and not for another. There are also those things that
are more universal and can generally trigger a migraine for almost all migraineurs
(those people who get migraines), for example MSG and red wine.
- Many triggers
are well known and published. As our migraine research has continued, we have
learned more about how migraines form and the actual chemical and hormonal
process that can trigger migraines. This research has given us insight into understanding
why certain things can trigger a migraine. This research has also identified
specific substances, ingredients and products that have recently become available
to the public that can trigger migraine.
In addition, we know that elevating the levels of L-tyrosine
(tyramine) and nitric oxide in the body directly affect the occurrence of a migraine.
Some of the new products, including health foods, energy drinks,
physical and mental enhancers, all contain significant amounts of these
substances. Since this can be problematic for migraineurs, we are continually
trying to identify products that should be avoided as a way to prevent migraines.
The following is a partial
list of the ingredients, items and products to AVOID:
- L-tyrosine and Tyramine and the foods and products that contain these.
L-tyrosine, in its converted form of tyramine, plays a major role in the synthesis of CGRP that has been identified as the actual chemical present during a migraine.
- Nitric Oxide and products that contain or elevate nitric
oxide (NO). Nitric oxide is one of the elements, when elevated in the body, that
is responsible for the dilation of the blood vessels which can cause a migraine
to occur. NO plays a major role in the synthesis of CGRP which has
been identified as the actual chemical present during a migraine.
- Glutamic Acid and products that contain glutamic
acid or used the word glutamate (a form of glutamic
acid) in the ingredients, i.e. MSG and flavor enhancers. MSG is
monosodium glutamate (also known as sodium glutamate),
is a sodium salt of the non-essential amino
acid glutamic acid.
MSG and sodium glutamate are used as food additives in many processed foods.
They are often used in the preparation of Chinese foods and commonly marketed
in stores as flavor enhancers.
Trade names of monosodium glutamate include Ajinomoto, Vetsin,
and Accent.
- Acidophilus and products that contain acidophilus because
when in the digestive system it promotes an increase in the level of Nitric Oxide
in the body.
- Yogurt, as it can trigger migraines because
it is a high level source of acidophilus. If you eat yogurt to avoid yeast, consider
taking Coral Calcium or our product Tuliv pH Balance to help balance your pH.
Yeast must have an acid environment to grow. Keeping the body's pH levels in
balance may be a way to avoid yeast infections.
- Protein Drinks, bars,
and tablets that contain the amino acid L-tyrosine or claim
to boost Nitric Oxide levels in the body (read labels carefully).
- Probiotics - although
it may be beneficial for many, its can certainly introduces problems for migraineurs
because it can increase Nitric Oxide levels in the body and some may
contain tyramine
- Colon and other cleansing therapies that use acidophilus and other such ingredients that often trigger migraines because they can elevate the nitric oxide level.
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Sunless Self Tan Products, especially those that
contain L-tyrosine.
- Artificial sweeteners.
- All "diet" products and beverages, as these
most often use an artificial sweetener; this includes almost every product
that uses the word "diet".
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New health products should be approached
with extreme caution as they can easily disrupt the balance of your system and
trigger migraines.
-
Exercise, Heat, and Sun - Exercise and heat can cause the body
to produce excess amounts of nitric oxide. This is the reason why being in the
sun often precedes the onset of a migraine. Try to keep your body cool and do
a slow warm up before exercising.
- Resveratrol which is basically the same thing
that is contained in red wine except the concentration is much
higher and as we know, red wine can easily trigger migraine headaches. One of
the reported side effects of resveratrol is headaches for even those who do not
get migraines. Many report getting headaches within a day or two of first taking
resveratrol. The reason why resveratrol triggers migraines is because it promotes
vasodilation by enhancing the production of a naturally occurring substance in
the body called nitric oxide. If you have been following the migraine research
of Tuliv, you have seen that nitric oxide is one of the most prominent factors
involved in a migraine headache. Our recommendation is to avoid resveratrol.
Coffee and other Caffeine Drinks.
Our migraine research
at Tuliv has found that caffeine itself when consumed as a single event once
or twice a day does not make any significant difference in the migraine episodes;
rather, the problem is in the daily pattern of consuming caffeine throughout
the day that affects the onset of a migraine.
In other words, if you drink a cup of
coffee in the morning and a soda containing caffeine in the afternoon, you should
not have a problem; however, if you have several cups periodically throughout
the day, you may be setting yourself up for a migraine headache.
Caffeine is a natural short-term vasoconstrictor, which means it works in a way similar to that of triptans when relieving a migraine headache.
Each time coffee, or another product that contains caffeine, is drunk it constricts the blood vessels of the trigeminal-vascular system (area of migraine headache
pain). As the caffeine effect wears off, the vessels relax and expand with
blood. When this happens several times throughout the day, the throbbing pattern
of the blood vessels can place enough pressure on the nerve endings to cause
them to become irritated and secrete a chemical that can initiate a full blown
migraine.
Read Labels
Learning to read labels can be one of the easiest ways to prevent
migraines. Check the ingredients of everything you consume or put on
your skin. Be aware that many times MSG is disguised as "flavor enhancer".
Eileen suggests using the grandma rule: "If your grandmother didn't use it
as an ingredient in her cooking, then why would you want to eat it now?"
Ask Questions
Before ordering food from a menu or a buffet, always
ask if any of the foods contain MSG. If the server doesn't know,
then get up and leave - don't take a chance. When in doubt, don't eat it, This
includes your best friend's favorite dish at the pot-luck dinner.
If you have questions about any of this information or have additions
to add to the list of things to avoid,
please call us at 1-866-367-5953 or
send an email to AvoidMigraines@Tuliv.com.
We do want to hear from you. Also see additional information by going to More
Things to Avoid or you can Print List to
refer to anytime.
Many women have been prescribed or use hormone replacement therapy,
such as estrogen and progesterone, in attempts to control migraines or block
the symptoms of menopause. These remedies for migraines are generally short-lived
as the body readjusts to the added hormones. Adding hormones can actually
and painfully result in an increase in migraine frequency and intensity. Unfortunately
the connection between adding hormones and increased migraines is not understood
by most doctors or patients; therefore, HRT continues unchallenged.
Migraine Defense neither adds to nor depletes the body of
any hormones. Migraine Defense works by preventing unwanted migraine producing
chemicals from being released during times of hormone fluctuation; therefore,
Tuliv Migraine Defense is safe to use anytime and does not cause alterations
in natural hormone activity of the body.
Many migraineurs and doctors need to understand that certain pharmaceutical
drugs have "headache" as one of their major side effects. Birth control pills
and other hormone based contraceptives top the list of drugs that can cause or
contribute to migraine problems. Although some doctors will prescribe birth control
pills or hormones as a possible way to prevent migraines, there is little evidence
that these are reliable or long lasting solutions.
You should never take for granted that your doctor knows the side effects
of a drug or that he or she has knowledge about how it affects a person with
migraines. Don't be afraid to ask if he knows of any side effect
that may result in a headache. Remember, you are the one who is paying the
doctor to work for you. Just because it is prescribed by a doctor doesn't mean
that it can't cause a migraine.
If you start a new drug and your head begins to hurt, more often than not, the
drug is the cause of your new headache. Since it is your head that hurts, and
you can put two and two together, don't be easily persuaded that the drug
is not the cause of your new headaches.
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Migraines are very taxing on the body. Neck muscles and joints become tense, sore, and strained. This pain and tension are often misdiagnosed as the cause, rather than the result of migraines.
To help with the after-effects of migraines, Migraine Defense contains an ingredient
(Borage Oil) that is used by the body to generate natural anti-inflammatories
to relieve inflammation in the body. You can also order our
Tuliv Evening Primrose Oil product to increase these anti-inflammatory effects.
Our clients call and send emails each day to tell us what a wonderful difference Migraine Defense has made in their lives. We hear from those who have been able to return to work, go back to school and improve their performance, and once again find enjoyment in their daily lives with their families and friends.
They also have told us how much better they feel and how Migraine Defense has allowed them to find renewed pleasure in the
joy of love and being loved.
We invite you to read the testimonies from Migraine Defense users.
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