Children are getting migraines at younger and younger ages. Why?
One of my clients took her 6-year old granddaughter to the pediatrician. The little girl gets migraine headaches that make her sick. This shouldn’t happen to a child! It’s bad enough when an adult gets a migraine.
What did the doctor say?
He said, “We are seeing more and more children this young with migraines. It’s because of all the chemicals in the food now.”
Here are possible causes for your child to have migraine headaches:
1. Chemicals and other food additives. These are produced in chemistry labs for the purposes of either prolonging shelf-life or “enhancing the taste.” If something “tastes good,” people will buy more and the chemical companies and food processing manufacturers will make more money. Diet sweeteners are a big cause of migraines in adults; why not in children with their much smaller bodies?
I must tell you, I’m all in favor of successful businesses and making a profit, but NOT at the risk of our health!
2. Magnesium deficiency. All of the vitamins and minerals we USED to get are necessary for our health and wellness. Magnesium is a mineral that our bodies need for lots of functions. Deficiency is a known cause of migraines.
Magnesium occurs naturally in halibut (a fish), spinach & dark green leafy veggies, nuts, seeds and whole grains. White flour has very little magnesium left after processing. More information is at National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements.
When you look at the Recommended Daily Allowance for children, remember that’s a number that prevents sickness. It’s not a number that promotes health. There is a difference. The minimums are listed. In the case of a deficiency, it may take a while to build up a sufficient amount of magnesium (or other nutrients) again. It may take Continue reading “Children & Migraines: 5 Causes of Migraine Headaches in Children”
