I put up with from migraine headac...

I put up with from migraine headaches and am curious to know if it has anything to do with my diet. Do certain diets cause migraines--what in them would trigger migraines?

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Many factors are involved in bringing forward migraines, including genetics, diet, aliment allergies, stress, hormonal imbalances and fatigue. Diet and feed allergies are suspected to be a culprit about 30 percent of the time.

Since improper circulation underpins migraines, experience to increase your intake of omega-3 fats since they help intercept excess stickiness of platelets and work well as natural kindred thinners.

Also, evaluate to behold if certain foods trigger your migraine, particularly chocolate, milk, nut "cured" meats, heated dogs, aged cheese, fermented, pickled or marinated nutriments and cola drinks. Very cutting foods can sometimes trigger headaches. Hypoglycemia can also trigger migraines, thus eat small, frequent meals completely through the day. Finally, eliminate specific chemicals that may trigger migraines, of the like kind as tyramine (found in aged cheese and vinegar), phenylalanine, alcoholic drinks as it was as red wine, beer or whisky, fare additives (sodium nitrate, monosodium glutamate [MSG] aspartame) and caffeine. Avoid MSG and use stevia instead of Nutrasweet (brand of aspartame).

I have had runner's knee from first to last the past year, could it be chronic? I've tried to tone down my exercises; is there anything other I can do?

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Runner's knee have references to the softening of the cartilage of the knee cap and is caused when the kneecap does not track easily in its femoral groove (at the thigh bone) The symptoms of this include pain near the knee cap, usually felt after sitting, running/ walking downhill and during other bent-knee exercises. The pain increases gradually athwart a period of time, ofttimes a year or longer.

When recovering, avoid exercise that enjoins weight on a bent knee especially downhill walking or running -- prove by experiment swimming as an alternative. Always quiescence if there is pain and swelling. Use ice treatment for 15 minutes twice daily after activity to convert into pain and inflammation.

Small doses of aspirin, naproxen, or ibuprofen work well as anti-inflammatory agents, on the contrary for long term treatment, stretching and strengthening exercises for the quadriceps, hamstrings and calves is helpful; prove straight-knee leg lifts.

Orthotic devices to correct abnormal twelve inches mechanics may also help, as does exercising upon soft surfaces. Glucosamine and chondroiton add tos may help; also keeping a balanced diet, with copiousness of protein will help.

I heard of athletes taking MSM and, also that it is pious against arthritis. Can it be taken to debar athletic injury, as well?

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Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is an odorless breakdown returns of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). It is available in capsules and tablets, and for application to the skin in a lotion, cream, or gel

There are hardly any peer-reviewed, double-blind studies on MSM published in mainstream scientific journals and none in which MSM was proofed against any human ailment. Researchers have accumulated knowledge by the and of their own unpublished experiences and clinical evaluations. Anecdotal reports according to people who have taken MSM say that this nutrient helps certain folks with arthritis, but in my opinion, there is a great deal more research done with glucosamine and chondroitin. I seriously doubt, however, that MSM can thwart athletic injuries since the majority of these injuries are becoming to excessive mechanical stresses upon joints, ligaments, and muscles and not befitting to a deficiency of a particular nutrient.

Ray Sahelian is the author of the newly published Mind Boosters: A Guide to Natural counterparts That Enhance Your Mind, Memory, and frame of mind (St. Martin's Press, 2000). diocese www.raysahelian.com, or write to him in care of Better Nutrition magazine, Sabot Publishing, 9 Riverbend Drive, toward the south Stamford CT 06907. He cannot answer questions at mail or telephone. "Ask the Experts" is intended for educational drifts only. If you have a medical question consult your physician.

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