by Sue Robbins | Mar 14, 2014 | Headache Drugs
An inspiring excerpt from Judy Foreman’s book A Nation in Pain….. Not long ago, I spoke with a young Massachusetts man whose chronic headaches ultimately prompted him to join a pain support group, the first time in his life he had ever done such a thing....
by Sue Robbins | Mar 13, 2014 | Headache Drugs
Susie Moore, a life coach in NYC reminds us we all have days when we don’t feel great. It’s normal. She has some ideas that can help shift our moods and mindsets with some conscious and simple techniques…. 1. Connect with someone. Every single human...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 12, 2014 | Headache Drugs
So how many steps do we need to take a day to be healthy? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults get 150 minutes of moderate activity a week, such as brisk walking. That’s about 7,000 to 8,000 steps a day. If you use a smart pedometer...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 12, 2014 | Headache Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first medical device for preventing migraines. The device, called Cefaly works by stimulating nerves beneath the forehead. It’s shaped like a tiara and is placed above the person’s eyes. It delivers an...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 11, 2014 | Headache Drugs
A new book, titled A Nation in Pain, by Judy Foreman deals with the enormity of pain in our country, the genetics of pain, the mind-body in pain and just about everything else. One chapter in the book, titled Exercise The Real Magic Bullet discusses the importance...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 10, 2014 | Headache Drugs
Researchers at Vanderbilt University have found that cannabinoid receptors, through which marijuana applies its effects are in a key emotional hub of the brain which helps to regulate anxiety and the flight-or-fight response. This is the first time cannabinoid...
