Unusually bright lights, loud noises, or strong smells, may set off a migraine headache; flashlights, bright sun, perfume, paint, and cigarette smoke, are all common triggers. Hormonal changes Hormone shifts are a common migraine trigger for women.
Milk is sometimes recommended as a treatment for heartburn, but it can make symptoms worse in certain situations. Heartburn is both preventable and treatable. Individuals should consult a healthcare professional to discuss persistent heartburn treatment.
It is also known that patients with poor salivary flow (dry mouth) have difficulty clearing stomach acid from their esophagus and may experience symptoms of heartburn. The provision of supplemental vitamin C proved to improve flow of saliva and decreased heartburn symptoms. Of further interest is that a common drug used to treat heartburn (Prilosec-omeprazole) is toxic to the mucus lining in the digestive tract, but this toxicity is countered by vitamin C. Doctors in India search for inexpensive remedies since their population is generally low income.