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A Biogenetix Clinical Presentation

BIOGENETIX.COM

Making Sense of Migraines

Casual Friday Series

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Disclaimer

Information in this presentation is not intended, in itself, to diagnose, treat, reverse, cure, or prevent any disease. While this presentation is based on medical literature, findings, and text, The following statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
The information provided in this presentation is for your consideration only as a practicing health care provider. Ultimately you are responsible for exercising professional judgment in the care of your own patients.

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Classes for your patients…AND PROSPECTS

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https://www.clevelandclinic.org/healthinfo/ShowImage.ashx?PIC=4577

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Hormonal changes in women. Fluctuations in estrogen, such as before or during menstrual periods, pregnancy and menopause, seem to trigger headaches in many women.

Hormonal medications, such as oral contraceptives, also can worsen migraines. Some women, however, find that their migraines occur less often when taking these medications.

Drinks. These include alcohol, especially wine, and too much caffeine, such as coffee.

Stress. Stress at work or home can cause migraines.

Sensory stimuli. Bright or flashing lights can induce migraines, as can loud sounds. Strong smells — such as perfume, paint thinner, secondhand smoke and others — trigger migraines in some people.

Common Migraine Triggers

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/migraine-headache/symptoms-causes/syc-20360201

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Sleep changes. Missing sleep or getting too much sleep can trigger migraines in some people.

Physical factors. Intense physical exertion, including sexual activity, might provoke migraines.

Weather changes. A change of weather or barometric pressure can prompt a migraine.

Medications. Oral contraceptives and vasodilators, such as nitroglycerin, can aggravate migraines.

Foods. Aged cheeses and salty and processed foods might trigger migraines. So might skipping meals.

Food additives. These include the sweetener aspartame and the preservative monosodium glutamate (MSG), found in many foods.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/migraine-headache/symptoms-causes/syc-20360201

Migraine Triggers – Cont’d

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"I call it the SEEDS for success in migraine management," says Dr. Starling.

SEEDS stands for:

S ― Sleep.
E ― Exercise.
E ― Eat healthy.
D ― Dehydration.
S ― Stress management.

https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/seeds-for-success-in-migraine-management/

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“Anatomical alterations in the brain”

“Disease”

“migraine brain”

“multiple neuronal systems abnormal”

“generalized neuronal hyperexcitability”

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Toxic Migraine

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Mechanical

Chemical

Psychological

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Mechanical

Chemical

Psychological

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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349191661/figure/fig1/AS:990023474233346@1613051398860/Hormonal-events-and-phases-in-a-eumenorrheic-28-day-menstrual-cycle-Adapted-from-McNulty.png