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can help you to develop immense inner peace. A cool mind shoos away

many a migraine attack.

5. Hydrate your body sufficiently. Drink plenty of water and other fluids.
Take care to reduce caffeine and certain fruit juices as they could reduce
the water available to your brain and help to start a migraine.

6. Have regular healthy meals and snacks. Never skip meals or indulge

excessively in fast food. These actions can lead to a drop in blood sugar

levels and, thereby, a sharp drop in oxygen supply to brain. Plan balanced
meals at every mealtime and allocate some free time to have your meal in

peace despite hectic schedules.

7. Avoid specific scents, perfumes and strong aromas which may
affect you. If you are aware of any earlier triggers do away with them.

Smokers may have to quit the habit to get relief from migraines.

8. Reduce your intake of estrogen. CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR FIRST.
Migraines and high estrogen levels are a potent combination. Similarly,

reduce your intake of high blood pressure and stroke medications as they
contain high estrogen levels. Birth control pills and medications for

hormone replacement therapy may be factors in your migraines.

9. Form support groups among friends, colleagues and in chat rooms
and online forums. You will find out you are not alone. Share and

compare your views and be more aware of your migraine problem. These
groups offer huge moral support and guidance too as you realize that you

are not the lone person fighting an unending battle.

10. Take good care of your overall health. This may prevent many
migraine attacks. Do not create difficult goals or deadlines. Wear

sunglasses and other shaded glasses to protect your eyes from the glare
of sunlight or other light too. Do not become tense with the small things in

life as such incidents are a part of our lives. Take things in your stride and

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