Roskachestvo named ways to prevent migraines

Dietary adjustments, such as increasing the proportion of plant-based foods, can provide significant help in preventing migraines. Olesya Makhova, head of the Competence Center for the Development of Plant Products of Roskachestvo, told about this on Tuesday, September 23.

The specialist explained that whole-grain cereals and leafy vegetables rich in vitamin B2 significantly reduce the frequency of seizures. She added that magnesium, which is often deficient in patients, plays a key role in the fight against migraines.

"Its excellent sources are leafy greens, spinach, nuts, pumpkin seeds, and legumes. In addition, ginger and turmeric have a powerful anti—inflammatory effect comparable to that of some pharmaceutical drugs, and their regular use can help reduce the intensity and duration of an attack," Makhova said in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

The expert also advised paying attention to whole-grain cereals and leafy vegetables rich in riboflavin (vitamin B2). Numerous studies confirm that high doses of this vitamin significantly reduce the frequency of headache attacks, she concluded.

Earlier that day, Ekaterina Shumailova, a neurologist, otoneurologist, and cephalgologist at the Federal Center for Brain and Neurotechnology of the FMBA of Russia, told the Moscow City News agency that sugary carbonated drinks would help relieve headaches and weakness during a long break between meals.

On September 12, Anna Koptseva, a neurologist at the Vidnovskaya Hospital, told how to help herself with a migraine attack. 360.ru . According to her, physical activity during an attack is contraindicated, as it will only increase the pain. It is better to go to a quiet dark room, lie down, apply a cold compress to your head and drink enough water, the specialist added.

In turn, Alexey Sergeev, MD, Associate Professor of the Department of Nervous Diseases and Neurosurgery at Sechenov University, President of the Russian Society for the Study of Headache, representative of Russia in the International Headache Society, head of the Committee for the Study of Pain in Pediatrics of the Russian Society for the Study of Pain, a specialist in pediatric and adult cephalgology, called the opinion a myth. about the incurable migraine, reports RT.

Vladimir Popov, MD, Professor of the Department of Therapy with a course in Pharmacology and Pharmacy at ROSBIOTECH University, told NSN that in order to relieve migraine pain, it is important to adhere to proper nutrition, consume more fluids, and include vegetables and foods rich in magnesium and Omega-3 fatty acids in your diet.

In July, Gyuzal Tabeeva, president of the Russian Society for the Study of Headaches, Professor at Sechenov University, said that migraine remains one of the most common health problems in Russia, affecting millions of people.

According to a large-scale study, about 20.8% of the country's population is affected by this disease, which in terms of the total number of inhabitants is almost 30 million people. Pravda.Ru .

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