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In 2017 Chhavi gave up refined #sugar altogether after reading up on its effects. Have you tried lowering your sugar intake?

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When traveling, keep your body hydrated and lay off the alcohol and caffeine.

Pack healthy snacks, as missed meals can also be #migraine triggers.

Stick to on-board options like pretzels, grab a yogurt or dried fruit or bring your own snacks.

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Migraine hack 3: Blackout
When our brains are overreacting to everything - remove stimulation. Lying down in a dark, quiet room is a popular choice.

Consider blackout curtains or an eye mask, and headphones or earplugs to get the full effect.

@migrainehacks #migraine

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Chhavi found that disease education was hard to find in India, even from doctors. As a result she turned to other sources of information such as online communities and websites. Hear her story and comment below!

#migrainehackers #migraine

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Is getting your period a trigger for #migraine?

Multiple studies suggest that during this time the risk of migraine attacks and their severity increases.

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The #hypothalamus is a part of the brain which is activated before migraine attacks start.

Symptoms of hypothalamus activity can include yawning, fatigue, food cravings and sensitivity to light or sound.

Do you think these symptoms are associated with your #migraine attacks?

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Physical activity can increase your endurance and resistance to stress. Studies have shown that it can decrease your #migraine frequency up to 40%.

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Improved personal knowledge of potential #triggers and #premonitory symptoms may help you adopt lifestyle changes to mitigate attacks.

#clinicalbytes #migraine

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Migraine hack 2: Ice, Ice, Baby.

#Icepacks are a great way to cool down: on the back of the neck, across the forehead or eyes. Have you tried it?

#migrainehacks

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Have you noticed a relationship between your #gut health and #migraine?

Today Chhavi talks about her difficult experience with doctors and how she came to realize that her gut health and diet played a big role in her migraine attacks. #migrainehackers

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Even the most commonly suspected #triggers (sleep quality, stress, tiredness/fatigue, sleep duration, dehydration, neck pain, missed meals, eyestrain, atmospheric pressure & anxiety) were associated in less than 1/3 of individuals suspecting each (except neck pain).

Thoughts?

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Uneasy stomach when you are feeling anxious? Meet the gut-brain axis. The vagus nerve is one of the biggest nerves connecting your #gut and #brain.

Investigation suggests that the gut-brain axis might play a role in a lot of diseases including #migraine.

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How do you deal with #migraine on a daily basis and what are your coping mechanisms?

Chhavi found some relief by being extremely vigilant with potential triggers.

#migrainehackers

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It's #Migraine awareness month! Migraine affects one billion people across the globe, and is recognized as the 2nd cause of disability worldwide. Let's raise our voices to make migraine visible.
#migrainehackers

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Migraine hack 1: Avoid excessive caffeine, as it can cause dehydration, anxiety and increase your #migraine frequency. Be aware that many acute over-the-counter medications contain caffeine.

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Are your #migraine attacks triggered hormonally or through certain foods? Chhavi has monitored hers closely. Listen to her experience and let the community know what you think #triggers your migraine by commenting below! #migrainehackers

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In our last study participants chose 28 triggers out of 38 as suspected for them, while only an average of 2.2 triggers per individual were actually associated to an increased risk of their attacks.
Are we overly worried with our #migrainetriggers?

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We are very proud to announce that Curelator has been certified by @EMHAlliance as a #migraine friendly workplace, for the work done in raising awareness and implementing initiatives within the company.

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Sometimes you may experience a #migraineattack after having a glass of wine or staying up late to watch a movie with a loved one. #Feelingguilty will not make things better, remember that #migraine is a neurological disease - it is NOT your fault.

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Does migraine run in your family?
Listen to our newest #migrainehacker Chhavi Sachdev's story about being born into a family of people with #migraine and how her mother diagnosed her at a very early age.

How old were you when you were diagnosed with migraine? #migrainehackers