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This article is from the Natural Migraine
Cures FAQ, by an588@freenet.carleton.ca (Catherine Woodgold)
with numerous contributions by others.
7.3) Salt
A normal person who eats a very large amount of salt will get a
headache. Brainard [1] claims that for people who get migraines,
a smaller amount of salt can have the same effect. He describes
the hormonal processes that occur when salt is eaten. [See his
book for details.]
Everyone needs some salt (sodium chloride) in order to live.
Natural foods generally contain some salt. Processed foods often
have too much added salt.
Brainard recommends:
-- Moderate amounts of salt with meals are OK.
-- No large amounts of salt with meals.
-- No salt at all between meals; not even a salted cracker or a
cookie cooked with the usual large amount of salt.
-- Avoid soups; these often contain large amounts of added salt.
[Above recommendations paraphrased by C.W.]
During a migraine, a person makes more urine than usual. One
has to drink more in order to make up for the missing water and
avoid getting dehydrated. Drink if you're thirsty. It has been
recommended to drink 15 mls of water every 15 minutess to assist
hydration.
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