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    Renowned naturopathic expert Dr. Hyman recommends magnesium for migraines, and we couldn’t agree more! Magnesium and vitamin B deficiencies are just a few examples of migraine triggers that the groundbreaking physician addresses in his most recent report on migraine treatments that work. Migraine triggers Migraines are a neurological illness that plagues millions of […]

By quitting gum, more than two-thirds of migraine sufferers can effectively prevent or decrease migraine headaches, according to the latest research on teen chronic headaches. Out of hundreds of migraine triggers, who would’ve thought that chewing gum could be a culprit behind constant headaches? Scientists at Tel Aviv University did, and they proved it in […]

    One of Germany’s most famous composers also suffered from chronic migraines, to the point that his migraine auras became a point of obsession in his musical performances. Crushing head pain, bright scintillating lights, and overwhelming fatigue were the bane of his existence- sound familiar? Recently, a study on the works of German operatic […]

    So, you’re looking for a present for a really great friend who gets migraines, but you’re not sure what to buy…and afraid to give the wrong thing. Or, maybe you suffer from migraines yourself, and you want to send a message to some of your close friends, before they go out and buy […]

    Migraines affect millions of Americans with crushing headaches and other devastating ailments that make it difficult to work or function normally.  Migrainous vertigo, a vestibular disorder causing dizziness, nausea, and balance problems strikes a large percentage of migraine patients. Migraine associated vertigo (MAV) Though it’s not always accepted as an indicator of migraine […]

    Recently, the American Headache Society released new recommendations for effective migraine treatment as part of their Choosing Wisely campaign, advising migraine sufferers against opting for the following tests and treatments. The report, published in Headache, is part of the American Board of Internal Medicine’s campaign Choosing Wisely, the aim of which is to […]

    Does the holiday season make it more difficult to manage migraine headaches? Many migraineurs dread the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve.  Between the flashing lights, heady colognes, migraine-triggering foods, and holiday expectations, it’s enough to turn anybody into a Grinch. Recently, the National Headache Society* asked, “What aspect of the holidays […]

    Do you always know if your headaches are from tension or migraine? Both can occur from extreme stress and fatigue. To prevent rebound headache and find the best treatment possible, it’s important to know exactly what’s causing your headache to begin with. Here is a handy chart to help you understand the difference […]

    Pediatric migraines are frightening, for the child as well as the parent. There’s nothing more frustrating than when your 10-year-old or teen-ager complains of excruciating headaches, nausea, and stomach cramps at school, and you just don’t know what to do for her. Worse, most doctors don’t have a clue how to treat pediatric […]

    Once a migraine attack is in full swing, it can be very difficult to stop. Sometimes, headaches and nausea can last for days, especially if you have a chronic migraine condition. With practice, you can learn how to recognize that tell you a migraine is on its way, and head it off at […]