Some migraine sufferers have a food sensitivity, the common “trigger” foods and drinks are chocolate, coffee, oranges, alcohol and cheese. For these people no significant improvement in migraines will occur until they have identified the trigger foods and drinks and cut then out of their diet. This can be aided by professional Food Intolerance Testing. For others its blood sugar swings that can set off an attack, in this case pain often starts after missing a meal but may happen every day if the person's diet is not low GI. The main aim for these people is to have frequent small meals throughout the day made up of foods with a low glycaemic index. There are various books written about this so it is recommended that you do further research if this interests you.

Migraine may also be hormonal in cause. Hormonal migraine may respond to Cranial Osteopathy as any imbalance of tension around the pituitary gland or ovaries / uterus can be treated this way. In addition a bite guard from your dentist will stop you from grinding or gritting your teeth at night and give your jaws a rest. These really can work and are worth a try in all cases of frequent migraines and headaches.