The holiday season can bring a number of migraine triggers, from chaotic holiday shopping to budget stress. One migraine trigger that might get overlooked is the festive foods and drinks on your table.
Learn some of the trigger foods that are common around the holidays, according to Cynthia Armand, MD, Neurologist at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.
Dr. Armand is a Neurologist and Headache Specialist at Montefiore Headache Center in New York City.
References
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Hindiyeh, N. A., et al. (2020). The role of diet and nutrition in migraine triggers and treatment: A systemic literature review. Headache.
Schwedt, T., et al. (2024). Preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults. UpToDate.
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