A client recently wrote to me and asked if her migraine headaches could be the source of her weight gain. She explained that she had suffered from migraines for most of her life but within the past 2 years, she had gained over 90 pounds.
That is a considerable amount of weight to gain, especially considering the brief span of time in which she gained the weight. I set out to perform research while at the same time, asked my client about any other medical conditions such as sleep problems and any medications she might be taking for the migraines or other medical conditions.
My client responded, letting me know that she had, over the course of the last 2 years, been put on 4 different migraine medicines, only to build a resistance to the drug and weight gain along the way.
This was not surprising as I know from previous research that most prescriptions for migraines carry the unfortunate weight gain as a side effect. In fact, many prescriptions for conditions from depression to high blood pressure carry with them a side effect of weight gain (among other serious side effects).
Additionally, these same medications also carry the potential for headaches. The same medications which treat the migraine cause a “rebound” effect and can trigger a headache.
For some, a thyroid condition (including hyperthyroidism) can be the cause of both weight gain and migraines. To know for sure, you should see your doctor.
Another reason the migraine headache could appear to be causing the weight gain is the sedentary lifestyle one tends to adopt to deal with the triggers (light, loud noises, certain smells, changes in weather or air pressure) of migraines.
As if that weren’t bad enough, there is the “chicken vs. the egg” dilemma of weight gain and migraines. While the drugs that treat migraines can cause weight gain, obesity itself can trigger migraines.
Most of all, one of the biggest triggers of migraine is lack of oxygen delivery to the brain. At the same time, one of the biggest reasons for weight gain is lack of oxygen in the body. So you see there is a obvious connection between the two.
While everyone knows that I believe in all natural therapies for health conditions (including migraines, headaches and weight gain!), I do want to stress that if you are currently taking prescription medicines for a health condition, do not just stop taking them. Suddenly stopping a prescription medication can bring about serious and even life-threatening effects.
What I would suggest instead is that you try my all natural Migraine and Headache program or my Weight Loss Breeze program. They offer breathing and relaxation exercises and results are seen immediately! Many of my clients have been able to gradually reduce and even stop taking prescription medicines to treat their conditions after using my programs.
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