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Those of you who are migraine sufferers may be aware that certain foods can trigger or aggravate your headache. Among foods sometimes associated with migraines are MSG, chocolate, aged cheese, citrus fruit, and sodium nitrates (found in processed meats). If any of these is a trigger for you, don't eat it, especially if you feel a headache coming on. To help determine what, if any, foods cause your migraines, keep a food diary for a few weeks. Write down what you eat, and when. Then, right down the times and days you have a headache. If it seems to be consistently associated with certain foods, try avoiding those foods and see if it makes a difference. 2. If you are a chronic migraine sufferer, with only mild headaches occurring less often than three times a month, your doctor may be able to help. Ask about drugs such as ergotamine or an isometheptene-containing combination. Your doctor may be able to prescribe some relief for you. 3. Tense? We all get that way sometimes, and that tension is frequently accompanied by a tension headache. To stop it, breathe deeply and think calmly. While seated, try inhaling deeply and tip your head gently back, looking at the ceiling. Exhale, and bring your head forward until your chin rests on your chest. Repeat twice, and the ache in your head should be diminished.