These sufferers are forced to rely on analgesics or pain relieving drugs. Like so many other symptoms, headaches usually have a very specific cause for each individual. Some of the worst headaches are often food related, although other environmental triggers may come into play. As a rule of thumb, if headache is food-related, the triggers are usually foods that are craved or eaten most often. One major problem is that some of these common food triggers are very difficult to completely avoid, especially corn and cane sugars, because they are often ingredients in food items which are boxed, pre-packaged, baked, or cooked in restaurants.
Migraines are a special problem since they are so disabling and painful.
In principle, any stress can trigger activation of the virus, which in turn can trigger migraine headache. Therefore, if you can control the HSV-1, you can control the migraine. In addition, migraines can be induced by hormonal changes. Addressing these hormonal factors appropriately can help bring relief. Environmental Medicine has much to offer those suffering from chronic headaches and migraines.