Science states that exercise promotes the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain controllers, and should help ease the severity of migraine headaches. Like many other aspects of migraines, the answer is contradictory because both groups are correct.  Strenuous exercise can cause migraines in people who are prone to them.  Regular exercise can reduce the frequency and severity of migraine headaches as well as increasing overall health and wellness.

Onset of Migraine

Migraine sufferers who gave up exercise as a headache trigger should try again.

The most common migraine issues arise when:

• You don’t eat properly before exercising and cause a drop in blood sugar
• Not taking in enough fluids and becoming dehydrated
• Starting a new eating plan and exercise plan at the same time
• Attempting strenuous exercise without warming up properly

To better understand why a person who exercises may get migraines, its best to start a workout journal and keep track of when migraines come on and what you may be doing at the time.

The best type of exercise for migraine sufferers is steady, moderate aerobic exercise, at an interval of at least 30 minutes three times a week. Any new exercise plan needs at least six weeks to discover if it has a beneficial effect on migraines.  As well, consult with your primary care physician prior to starting any new exercise regime.

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Fruits and vegetables are a great way to replenish your bodies need for vitamins and minerals. A great diet of at least a few servings per day will surely bring your body back in line with feeling and looking your best.

A Rich Colourful Diet

To start, vegetables and fruits in any diet are a great idea, especially if you plan on using them for snacks and in-between meals. Most vegetables carry what is called “Negative Calories”, meaning it takes more calories to chew and swallow the food than what is contained in the morsel you’ve eaten. Celery is a prime example of a negative calorie food.

Listed below are the five colour choices for fruits and vegetables:

REDS: Red vegetables and fruits such as cranberries, tomatoes, watermelon and beets contain lycopenes, have been considered a great prevention from some types of cancers.

GREENS: Green fruits and vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli and kiwi contain lutein and indoles which are great antioxidants.

PURPLE: Purple Fruits and vegetables like eggplant, purple cabbage and berries contain phenolics which are known to be estrogenic and increase endoprhins.

ORANGE: Orange fruits and vegetables such as oranges, carrots, mango or squash contain great amounts of flavanoids are great antioxidants as well as containing a good quantity of nutrients and vitamins.

BROWN: Brown fruits and vegetables like pears, onions, mushrooms and potatoes contain alllyl sulfides help reduce the risk of most cancers and aid in great blood circulation. More vegetables in this category are: Garlic, Leeks, Chives, Welsh Onions and Shallots

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