by Dr Robbins | Jan 29, 2012 | Headache Drugs
While scientific studies have suggested that peppermint and lavender essential oils can help manage migraine headache pain, Dr. Alexander Mauskop, MD, director of the New York Headache Center recommends inhaling the scents to avoid smells that may trigger an attack....
by Dr Robbins | Jan 27, 2012 | Headache Drugs
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition recently published results of a study aimed at older adults and their consumption of vitamins B6 and B12. The study revealed that depression was more likely to be found in adults with the lowest intake of the B vitamins....
by Dr Robbins | Jan 26, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Nutrition Action Health Letter recently reported that Minute Maid Help Nourish Your Brain 100% Fruit Juice Blend is not quite as brain enriching as it is touted to be. There is a tiny amount of DHA (One of the two main omega-3 fats in fish oil) in the juice. Yet...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 25, 2012 | Headache Drugs
A story reported in Medical News Today reports that low-fat products may cause more harm than good to the American diet. Many well-motivated people have been led to believe that all fats are bad and that substituting sugar and flour is a better alternative than using...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 25, 2012 | Headache Drugs
The pain of fibromyalgia, migraine and irritable bowel syndrome are more common in women than in men. New research from Stanford University proposes that women seem to suffer more from pain, even if its from the same condition, such as a back problem or arthritis. ...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 23, 2012 | Headache Drugs
We all know laughter is good for us. It stimulates the pituitary gland to release its own opiates, which suppresses pain, and it controls the stress chemicals cortisol and epinephrine in the body. Besides the health benefits, laughter makes us feel happy! Humor...
