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White on Blue

Comments When using your computer, black text on a white background can be particularly hard on the eyes. Many ophthalmologists recommend white text on a blue background. There's even an option in Microsoft Word for white on blue. When you're browsing the web things can be a little tougher because web sites have their own colors. You can ...

Wear Sunglasses

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Comments Bright lights, especially reflected sunlight can trigger migraines, and wearing sunglasses can help. Polarized lenses cut glare, in addition to darkening. Optical grade lenses aren't as likely to produce distortion as inexpensive sunglasses.

Traveling Migraines

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Comments Drink lots of fluids and eat regularly to minimize the effects of travel-related migraines. Also make sure you carry your migraine medication with you on the plane.

Stay on Routine

Comments Try to keep to your routine. Changes in your routine, especially sleep patterns (including sleeping in late) can trigger migraines. Staying with a consistent routine may help.

Say no to Caffiene

Comments Caffiene causes the brain's blood vessels to constrict, which may provide temporary relief of a migraine. However, when the effects wear those blood vessels will dilate. These changes in vascular constriction and dilation quote often lead to migraines.

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