{"id":2210,"date":"2017-02-10T17:59:01","date_gmt":"2017-02-10T17:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.cliniquedemigraines.com\/?page_id=2210"},"modified":"2017-03-13T18:14:35","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T18:14:35","slug":"migraines-and-primary-headaches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cliniquedemigraines.com\/en\/migraines-and-primary-headaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Migraines and Primary Headaches"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Scientific research on headaches is expanding our knowledge of the subject all the time. As such, twelve overarching classes for headaches have been established by the International Headache Society, based on well-defined criteria. Primary headaches, described below, comprise the most commonly encountered headache type and can be treated via natural care methods. Beyond this, there exists another category of headache, secondary headaches, that are much rarer but cannot be treated via natural means. These secondary headaches (eg., tumours, pathologies, etc.) require medical treatment. This classification is used worldwide. Here is a description of the most common headache types.<\/p>\n

Migraines<\/h2>\n

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Migraine is a neurological syndrome characterized by altered bodily experiences, painful benign and recurring headache. It is a common condition which affects three times more women than men. This particular headache type can often be triggered by certain specific activating stimuli<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Migraine triggers or activators :<\/h2>\n

Food triggers already identified are glutamate, amines, fatty and sugary or sweet foods, caffeine and alcohol. Here is a list of some of the main problem foods; cocoa, chocolate, citrus fruits, alcohol, red wine, sour cream, yoghurt, ice cream, aged or overripe cheeses, overripe or bruised fruit or vegetables, sauerkraut, broad beans, yeast and yeast extract, all varieties of nuts, peanut butter, saltfish, dried, marinated or smoked fish, sausages, meat extracts, aged or rotting meat, liver (except when very fresh), greasy or fried food, coffee and very sweet or sugary foods (e.g., desserts).<\/p>\n

The other main triggers are hormonal changes, stress, anxiety, changes in daily routine, and changes in the environment (atmospheric pressure, cold, heat, light).<\/p>\n

Migraines can be divided into two major sub-types :<\/p>\n

Migraine without aura
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Description :<\/h4>\n