As the holidays approach, people across the country are looking forward to the twinkling lights, festive music, sweet treats and an extra dose of family visits. But for many, these favorite holiday traditions can also bring on an unwelcome threat of headaches and for some, even a debilitating migraine headache attack.
Most people suffer from the occasional headache and an estimated 25 million Americans -- 75 percent of whom are women -- experience much more severe migraine headaches. No matter what the type, however, experts now know that headaches can be triggered by foods, beverages and other lifestyle factors. According to Donnica Moore, MD, founder of the Sapphire Women's Health Group, each headache sufferer has his or her own combination of personal headache triggers, which can be increasingly difficult to avoid during the holiday season.
"No doubt, the holidays can be a difficult time for headache sufferers," says Dr. Moore. "Not only are many headache triggers more prevalent, but also people may not want to feel excluded at the office parties or family gatherings by avoiding some of the more 'festive' headache triggers.
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