What are some food triggers of migraine headaches?

Certain foods are notorious migraine triggers. In this video, Dr. Stephen Atkins, an integrative medicine specialist, discusses the numerous foods that can cause colossal pain in the heads of migraine sufferers.

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Up Next

  • Can foods cause migraines?

  • How important is diet for migraines?

  • 4 natural headache remedies

  • 5 most common migraine questions answered

  • 4 medical mistakes to avoid if you suffer from migraines

  • Why do women get more migraine attacks?

  • Recognizing and avoiding your migraine triggers

  • Could my migraine headaches be caused by my weight?

  • 4 steps to take control over migraines

  • Is a migraine in the weather forecast?

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