Whenever conditions conspire—stress mechanisms are simmering and adrenal hormone output is low—migraine can be triggered by a food or environmental stimulant. During evening and early night hours, almost anything with vasodilatory powers can set off neurological mechanisms mat dilate blood vessels in the head.
Among the most common vasodilating foods and beverages are aged wines, alcohol, some beers, yogurt, pickles, cheeses, caviar, pickled herring, cured meats, liver, mono-sodium glutamate, hot dogs, milk, meat, eggs and soy products. Many of these foods contain vasodilators such as nitrites, tyramine or phenylalanine.
Other common migraine triggers include
* skipping meals
* low blood sugar or hunger
* strenuous physical exertion
* ice cream or other cold foods or drinks
* high altitude
* flickering lights or bright,
* glaring sunlight hot, dry winds or weather smog and sulphur dioxide
* emissions from industrial
* smoking
* pollen and dust wearing swim goggles or mask
* loud noise
* oral contraceptives
* excitement
* abrupt changes of posture
* some medications, especially nitroglycerine (a potent vasodilator) premenstrual period
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