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LIQUOR TO AVOID. Beer, dry, red burgundy, all bourbons, gin, vodka, champagne.
LIQUOR YOU MAY HAVE. Rose wine, white wine (not Sauterne), brandy, cordials, scotch, and rum.
However, these foods will vary from individual to individual, and you should experiment to see which ones you are sensitive to. The best approach is to eliminate them all. When you have achieved a relatively migraine-free state, try adding them back into your diet every few weeks one at a time. If there is no increase in
number or severity of your migraine headaches then
last food you added to your diet probably was not an offender.
4. Plan and schedule your activities sensibly. Avoid over-crowded daily schedules. Spread activities through
day and take a 10 or 15 minute break. This can do much to relieve
tensions that may precipitate a migraine attack. 5. Relax, slow down, and let others do their share. RECOGNIZE YOUR SPECIAL “TRIGGER” SITUATIONS AND LEARN THE WARNING SIGNS THAT WILL HELP YOU HEAD OFF AN ATTACK
Take time to review
situations you were in before your migraine attacks. You may be able to notice a pattern that will define “trigger” situations. Does your migraine start after shopping? After heavy housecleaning? Before a menstrual period? Holidays? During financial difficulties? If you discover a pattern of any sort, discuss it with your doctor. He may suggest ways to put a “safety” on
trigger situations. Or may suggest that you take your medication before a known and unavoidable trigger situation takes place.
Working together, you and your physician will very likely be able to develop a program that will end or greatly decrease
incapacitating, painful effects of migraine.
MIGRAINE can be treated successfully—when you cooperate fully with your physician
FOLLOW general health rules carefully, and avoid stresses that may cause a migraine attack.
Identify your special trigger situations and recognize your early symptoms of migraine.
Keep your medication with you at all times, and use it as your physician instructs. Do not exceed
recommended dosage.

Dr. Tom Holbrook & Dr. Jeff Hand practice at the Family Chiropractic Clinic in Baxter, MN. For more health related information please go to our website at http://www.gearforhealth.com