Women + Migraines: The Hormone Connection
Women are 3x more likely to experience migraines than men… and we can likely thank our hormones for that. ⠀
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Migraines usually occur more frequently in the days just before or during your period. This is because of the fluctuation in estrogen levels. Birth control pills can also impact migraines.⠀
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Other migraine triggers – stress, lack of sleep, neck tension, irregular eating, certain foods (foods that contain nitrates like processed meats, alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, cheese, citrus fruits), high/low blood sugar, and dehydration.⠀
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Naturopathic migraine support👇🏼:⠀
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– balancing hormones⠀
– proper nutrition⠀
– stress and sleep support⠀
– targeted supplements – there is research to show that specific B-vitamins, ginger, magnesium, CoQ10 and feverfew can decrease migraine severity and/or frequency ⠀
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If you are interested in optimizing your hormonal health, I am a Naturopathic Doctor in Toronto, Mississauga and Vaughan. I have additional training in Integrative Fertility Methods and would love to help you reach your health goals.
In health,
