Migraine is a hereditary neurological disease — but pain episodes are triggered by specific avoidable factors.
Root Causes:
- Genetics: 70% of migraine patients have an affected relative. Genes affecting brain sensitivity.
- Chemical imbalance: Serotonin and CGRP disruption — neuroinflammatory proteins.
- Brain sensitivity: A migraine brain overreacts to normal stimuli.
Common Triggers:
- Stress and anxiety: #1 trigger in 80% — and relaxation after stress too (weekend headache).
- Sleep: Too little or too much — changing sleep patterns.
- Hormones: Menstrual cycle in women — estrogen drop.
- Food: Chocolate, aged cheese, caffeine (excess or withdrawal), MSG, alcohol (red wine).
- Environment: Strong smells, flashing lights, weather changes.
- Dehydration: Not drinking enough water — simple but common trigger.
- Fasting: Delaying or skipping meals.
At BEIT TARIQ Center, we help you identify your personal triggers and make an avoidance plan.