by Sue Robbins | Jun 18, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Naproxen and ibuprofen, common pain relievers called non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or Nsaids are hugely popular drugs for arthritis, pulled muscles, menstrual cramps and of course headaches. While their labels warn that overusing them may increase the risk of...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 17, 2013 | Headache Drugs
In addition to being a popular flavoring, peppermint has a history of use for digestive symptoms, including indigestion, nausea, cramps and diarrhea, as well as for headaches and colds. The main active ingredient is the phytochemical menthol, which can help relax...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 14, 2013 | Headache Drugs
There seems to be a Greek yogurt craze going on in the country right now. It’s everywhere – in the dairy case, the freezer case and popping up all over in recipes. According to Sylvia Geiger, M.S., R.D., a Vermont-based nutrition consultant, while Greek...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 13, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Kim Leadley, from Cumberland, Maine had one to two Starbucks Grande coffees everyday. When she decided to kick the habit she found herself suffering from the “I can’t work-think-or-function” kind of headaches. After a few days of excruciating pain...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 12, 2013 | Headache Drugs
While studies in the past have looked at correlations between anxiety and/or depression and migraine frequency, few studies have analyzed anger management and migraine in children. Researchers in the Department of Neurosciences at Bambino Gesu Children’s...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 11, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Dennis Kinch, a pain patient dealing with Paget’s disease walked the nearly 2,500-mile-long Route 66 for nearly nine months. That was six years ago – though it remains inspirational to him as well as thousands of other pain sufferers today. “I was...
