Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
U.S. Says Non-Allergic Peanut Moves Closer to Commercial Reality
The amount of peanut butter eaten in the United States each year could wrap the Earth in a ribbon of 18-ounce jars one and one-third times, according to the National Peanut Board. A new method for removing allergens from peanuts could potentially increase the ribbon...
“Chronic Pain, Lousy Mood are Chemically Connected”
A team of Stanford neurologists have found evidence that chronic pain triggers a series of molecular changes in the brain that may weaken patients' motivation. "There is an actual physiologic change that happens," said Dr. Neil Schwartz, a postdoctoral scientist who...
Chronic Migraine May Be Underdiagnosed and Undertreated
Approximately 36% of patients who meet criteria for chronic migraine and consult a headache specialist receive a diagnosis of chronic migraine. Of patients who meet criteria and consult with a nonheadache specialist, about 16% receive a diagnosis of chronic migraine....
Can Lollipops Tame Nausea?
Some prescription anti-nausea medications have side effects, like making you drowsy, says gastroenterologist Patricia L. Raymond, an assistant professor of clinical internal medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Va. So, the idea of treating nausea...
“A Hard Lesson to Learn: Pain Validation”
I recently read this article by David J. Schimp, DC, DACNB, DAAPM. Dr. Schimp is an Associate Professor and Attending Clinician at Texas Chiropractic College. He describes his own personal journey with validating patients pain - here is a portion of his article.......
Infant Colic May Be Early Migraine
According to lead researcher Amy Gelfand, MD, assistant professor, Clinical Neurology and Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, and child neurologist University of California, San Francisco, Headache Center, the results of a new meta-analysis linking...
Narcotic Pain Pills to Face Tougher Regulations
New restrictions on hydrocodone combination painkillers, including Vicodin will take effect in mid-October. The federal government has elevated the opioid drug to Schedule II under the Controlled Substances Act. The notice, to be published today in the Federal...
More Hospitals Use the Healing Powers of Art
With studies showing a direct connection between the content of images and the brain's reaction to pain, stress, and anxiety, hospitals are choosing artwork based on the evidence and giving it a higher priority than just decorating rooms and hallways. "These are not...
“Eat These Foods for Lower Blood Pressure”
Two out of three Americans over age 60 have hypertension, which puts them at risk for health problems like heart attack and stroke. Always check with your doctor first, then consider trying these foods to naturally reduce blood pressure. Walnuts - Research in the...
Legal Marijuana for Parents, but not Their Kids
Educator Tim Ryan, a senior prevention specialist with FCD Educational Services says that kids are "Growing up in a generation where marijuana used to be bad, and maybe now it's not bad. Their parents are telling them not to do it, but they may be supporting...