Think back to a previous headache. Was it a particularly stressful day or was there a sudden change in the weather? For some people, there are specific triggers that lead to head pain. Knowing your triggers could help you avoid heaches, or at least give you a warning of what is to come.
Headache Triggers
Identify your headache triggers
Example of headache triggers include:
- Stressful or hectic days, including long hours, intense deadlines
- Other emotions, such as depression, anxiety, let down, frustration — and even pleasant excitement
- Poor posture and tense jaws
- Foods (see list below)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Odors
- Skipping meals
- Irregular sleep patterns
- Weather / barometric changes
Food Triggers
Certain foods can very often trigger migraine headaches. Below is a list of the most common food triggers that can cause headaches. Keep them in mind the next time you suffer a headache. Does eating or drinking any of these coincide with your headaches?
- red wine or white wine
- other alcohol
- bananas
- citrus fruits
- chocolate
- monosodium glutamate (MSG)
- cheese
- freshly baked bread (yeast)
- pickled foods
- coffee, tea, cola
- nuts
- aspartame (food or drink)
