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30. Treating Migraine Headaches
with Environment and Lifestyle Changes

Often, a migraine occurs because of faulty lifestyle patterns. Certain

environmental factors also cause severe headaches leading to a migraine.

Environmental Changes

Inhaling of substances like paint solvents and industrial chemicals can trigger a

migraine attack. Carbon monoxide, natural gas, propane, cigarette smoke and
other gases contain specific toxins. These toxins cause headaches on inhalation.

Similarly, Formaldehyde evaporation takes place from furniture, carpets and

plywood. This evaporation contains various air pollution gases, which cause
migraine. You can stay away from such allergic substances and places to reduce

the incidence of your migraine attacks. Also, avoid bright lights and loud sounds.

Lifestyle Changes

Specific changes to your lifestyle patterns cannot only reduce but may eliminate

your migraine episodes. Timely and healthy meals are necessary. Develop a
regular exercise regimen with sufficient physical exercise for all body muscles.

Additionally, set a mental relaxation time to just be with yourself and soothers

like music, gardening, reading books etc. Also, deal with one thing at a time and
do not overload yourself. Reduce stress by avoiding any disputes and resolving

any that you cannot avoid in a calm manner.

Get sound sleep for around nine hours every night. Develop a steady pattern of
sleeping and waking. Reduce smoking and your intake of caffeine. You could also

stay from potential migraine triggers like specific food items, alcohol and certain
fruits and vegetables.

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