| When a migraine strikes, many migraineurs head for | | | | the garage. Installing carbon monoxide detectors near |
| home and settle in to wait out the excruciating | | | | possible carbon monoxide sources and checking the |
| headache. This may be the problem. While current | | | | batteries regularly may not only prevent migraines, it |
| genetic studies of rare migraines types show the | | | | may save a life. |
| condition to be about sixty percent inherited, the other | | | | * Water-borne impurities. Eliminating potential chemical |
| forty is environmental. If someone already prone to | | | | trouble from the faucet can be as simple as |
| migraines is exposed to an environmental trigger, | | | | purchasing a small water filtering pitcher for drinking |
| fireworks, or at least a few prodromal symptoms, will | | | | water. For extremely sensitive people a household |
| ensue. | | | | filtration or softener system may be the answer. |
| How can migraineurs make sure their homes aren't | | | | * Pesticides. No one wants to share their home with |
| giving them headaches? Clear out known offenders, | | | | insects and rodents, but the chemicals used to repel |
| one at a time. Things to look out for: | | | | them may be inviting in migraines. Temporarily |
| * Common household allergens, things like mold, mildew, | | | | eliminating pesticide use or switching to organic pest |
| and dust and dust mites. | | | | control may help. |
| Changing the air filter and switching to cotton sheets | | | | * Pet dander. Migraineurs who are allergic to their pet |
| both help with these household horrors. | | | | may want to consider allergy treatment to help them |
| * Tobacco smoke. Whether it's a cigarette or a pipe, | | | | live with the problem. |
| ask smokers to take it outside. | | | | * Cleaning solutions. The number and variety of harsh |
| * Carbon monoxide. This odorless, colorless, and | | | | chemicals found in cleansers is boggling. Switching to |
| poisonous gas can come from poorly ventilated | | | | all-natural cleansers may clean up migraines. |
| fireplaces, furnaces, gas appliances, or cars running in | | | | |