Tag Archives: Migraine Prevention

    Are considering getting occipital nerve stimulation for migraines, also known as a neuro-stim procedure? If so, it’s important to know who qualifies for the surgery, and what your odds are of finding ultimate relief from migraine headaches. Neuro-stim procedure basics If you get chronic headaches, including migraine, then you may be a candidate […]

    One night of wining and dining can result in a raging hangover, even if alcoholic beverages aren’t among your typical migraine triggers. Below are some helpful tips for enjoying your New Years’ festivities, without suffering the morning-after symptoms of headache, nausea, and fatigue. Note: For many migraine patients, there is no such thing […]

Looking for an online migraine diary? There’s an app for that. Today’s iPad has great services for migraineurs and other people suffering from chronic headaches. From keeping track of migraine medications to remembering important doctor appointment, here are 10 iPad apps that you’ll wonder how you ever lived without. Why iPad? It’s a fact- 488 […]

    People have suffered from migraines for ages; today, researchers believe that many migraine headaches caused by food allergies can be prevented simply, without the need for prescription drugs.  Treating migraines, a neurological disorder that causes crippling headaches and nausea, may be a matter of isolating immune reactions to certain foods. Here are ways […]

    Summer headaches can be…well, painful, even for non-migraine sufferers. But for those afflicted with chronic migraines, trying to dodge migraine triggers can be especially perplexing under the hot baking sun.  Here are some helpful rules for dealing with summer headaches. Water yourself regularly… You’ve heard this time and time again, but it’s worth […]

    Finding a good doctor for migraines is a bit like dating; you’re going to meet a lot of duds before you find your partner in lifelong migraine prevention.  Listed are some useful tips for separating the quacks from the golden geese of migraine doctors. Tip #1: Ask around Word of mouth is one […]

    Are you using beta blockers for preventing migraines? If so, it’s important to understand the risks involved, such as side effects, migraine drug interactions, and other warnings- used incorrectly, beta blockers can be fatal. Here are some basic facts about beta blockers for migraine attack prevention: Also read Preventing Migraines with Beta Blockers, […]

   Beta blockers for heart patients are also popular for preventing migraines; symptoms like pounding headache, nausea, and dizziness, common with chronic migraines, sometimes diminish with reduced heart rate and lower blood pressure. Here are some facts about migraine prevention with beta blockers: Don’t miss the next installment, which will cover drug interactions and side […]

    Part 1 of Curing Migraines with Functional Medicine discussed migraine headaches in the presence of magnesium deficiency. In functional medicine, another possible cause for migraine headaches is mitochondrial disorder, a condition affected by Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and other essential migraine nutrients. Mitochondria make energy The mitochondria are structures in your cells that are responsible […]

    If you’ve tried everything else to get rid of migraine headaches– to relieve the throbbing pain, vomiting, eye sensitivity, and migraine aura symptoms- then you might just need a facelift.  According to recent reports, migraine sufferers who receive reconstructive surgery, such as a forehead lift or eyelift, see at least a 60% reduction […]