Blog Fest: Women’s Health & Migraines

By Anthony J Sepe

http://www.medicalnutritiontherapyservices.com/

http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com/

Studies suggest that up to 20% of women suffer with migraine headaches. Migraine headaches can, of course, affect anyone, but usually women are 3 times more likely than men to suffer from them. Many times, certain foods are the culprit, but seldom is their any type of agreement of consensus between foods and headaches.

There is often severe head pain, plus a multitude of symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, increased sensitivity to light, and sometimes—certain odors. Sometimes not every symptom is experienced, yet, a severe migraine attack can last many hours, but more often than not, a person suffering with a migraine will find themselves in a dark room, void of incoming light, and with drapes drawn. And sometimes, the precious screaming little darlings that we love so much—can trigger a severe migraine too!

Clearly, the causes of migraines are complicated at best, but not well understood, either. It is known that certain compounds in food have been suspected, but not proven to be causes of headaches in some. Tyromine in aged cheeses and chocolate, may be the catalyst.

It is often recommended that a journal be kept in place, if you experience chronic headaches. If your physician has given a diagnosis and you are someone susceptible to food triggers, see your registered dietitian who can help!

Please visit colleague RD bloggers below too:

1. Angela White at Blisstree’s Breastfeeding 1-2-3 – Helpful Skills of Breastfeeding Counselors
2. Angie Tillman, RD, LDN, CDE – You Are Beautiful Today
3. Ashley Colpaart – Women's health through women
4. Charisse McElwaine – Spending too much time on the "throne?
5. Danielle Omar – Yoga, Mindful Eating and Food Confidence
6. Diane Preves M.S.,R.D – Balance for Health
7. Joan Sather A Woman's Healthy Choices Affect More Than Herself
8. Laura Wittke – Fibro Study Recruits Participants
9. Liz Marr, MS, RD – Reflecting on Family Food Ways and Women's Work
10. Marjorie Geiser, MBA, RD, NSCA-CPT – Healthy Women, Healthy Business: How Your Health Impacts a Powerful Business
11. Marsha Hudnall – Breakfast Protein Helps Light Eaters Feel Full
12. Michelle Loy, MPH, MS, RD – A Nutritionista’s Super Foods for Super Skin
13. Monika Woolsey, MS, RD - http://incyst.blogspot.com/2009/07/to-effectively-work-with-pcos-is-to.html
14. Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog – How breastfeeding helps you, too
    Rebecca Scritchfield, MA, RD, LD – Four Keys to Wellness, Just for Women
15. Renata Mangrum, MPH, RD – The busy busy woman
16. Robin Plotkin, RD, LD – Feeding the Appetites of the Culinary, Epicurious and Nutrition Worlds-One Bite at a Time
17. Sharon Salomon, MS, RD – Calories, longevity and do I care
18. Terri L Mozingo, RD, CDN & D. Milton Stokes, MPH, RD, CDN of One Source Nutrition, LLC – Crossing the Line: From Health to Hurt
19. Wendy Jo Peterson, RD – Watch Your Garden Grow

Thanks for reading!