{"id":119143,"date":"2018-03-28T02:00:33","date_gmt":"2018-03-28T09:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=119143"},"modified":"2020-08-05T08:41:17","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T15:41:17","slug":"what-your-migraine-is-telling-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/what-your-migraine-is-telling-you\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things Your Migraine Might Be Telling You"},"content":{"rendered":"

Migraines have the ability to ruin even the best days. Unlike an ordinary headache, migraines<\/a> often leave a throbbing or pulsing feeling in your head. It can also come with an “aura,” which is a sensation a person experiences before getting a migraine — for example, feeling less mentally alert, seeing flashing lights, or feeling tingling or numbness in the face or hands.<\/p>\n

Since migraines are your body’s direct response to external and internal changes<\/a> in the environment, it’s your body’s way of communicating that something is “off.” So here’s what your migraine might be trying to tell you.<\/p>\n

You are stressed or anxious<\/strong>
\nAlthough stress is a normal part of life, too much stress<\/a> can lead to migraines. Emotional stress like worry, fear, or anxiety can put a strain on your body that triggers a migraine headache. Avoid stress with adequate amounts of rest, exercise, and meditation.<\/p>\n

You consumed too much alcohol<\/strong>
\nSunday Funday, Boozeday Tuesday, Wasted Wednesday, Thirsty Thursdays — there\u2019s a name to justify drinking every day of the week. However, if you’re drinking pretty often, don’t be surprised if you start experiencing migraines. According to the American Migraine Foundation<\/a>, an excess consumption of alcohol can trigger migraines (yes, red wine included!).<\/p>\n

You had too much or too little caffeine (aka withdrawal)<\/strong>
\nYes, your daily dose of coffee might be connected to your migraines. Caffeine<\/a> can act as both a cure and a cause of migraines. It reduces inflammation of the blood vessels<\/a> surrounding the brain, thus, helping to reduce migraines. On the other hand, when you cut out caffeine, those blood vessels expand again, causing pain.<\/p>\n

Your eyes are strained<\/strong>
\nA common cause of migraines is strong, flickering lights<\/a>. Examples include fluorescent lights, a television picture rapidly going on and off, or sunlight reflected off of waves.<\/p>\n

It is time to eat<\/strong>
\nSince your body needs energy to function, which mostly comes from carbohydrates (or glucose), the lack of food can lead to headaches<\/a>. If you’re experiencing a migraine, it might be your body’s way of telling you it’s hungry and needs nourishment.<\/p>\n

You have gotten too little or much zzz\u2019s<\/strong>
\nMigraines commonly occur<\/a> between the hours of 4 a.m. and 9 a.m., which indicates a timing component connected to sleep. You may be sleep-deprived if you suddenly experience head tension upon waking up. Make simple changes such as putting your phone on “Do Not Disturb” or sipping on caffeine-free tea before bed for a restful snooze.<\/p>\n

It is that time of the\u00a0month<\/strong>
\nHeadaches are an indicator that your body is experiencing hormonal changes<\/a>. When you’re on your period, your estrogen and other hormone levels spike, which can lead to migraines. Try over-the-counter meds or stress-reducing activities like yoga to ease the pain.<\/p>\n

xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"Migraines have the ability to ruin even the best days. Unlike an ordinary headache, migraines ...","author":7532780,"featured_media":119173,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4,5],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/28114602\/shutterstock_110822132.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/28114602\/shutterstock_110822132-386x200.jpg","formated_date":"March 28, 2018","category_name":"Wellness","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113835\/health-2.svg","author_name":"Stephanie Taylor","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#e24ad1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119143"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7532780"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=119143"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119143\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/119173"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=119143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=119143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=119143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}