Migraines + Periods

For a lot of women Headaches or migraines that correlating with periods are common. 45% of menstruating women that have debilitating migraines have magnesium deficiency so mg rich foods in addition to the ones above are helpful - spinach, chard, Black beans, pumpkin seeds, bananas, and dark chocolate. Migraines starting at start of period are thought to be due to oestrogen withdrawal. End of period headaches or migraines are thought to be related to blood/iron loss - so again - look at blood deficiency suggestions !