Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
Too Sweet For Our Own Good
"There's no question we consume too much sugar," said Frank Hu, a professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). "It is not only bad for your teeth, it's associated with increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, and is bad for...
Migraine-Related Nausea Increases Patients’ Pain
A large study was recently presented at the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology with findings indicating that headache-related nausea occurred in approximately 80% of people with migraine in the U.S. population. According to Richard B.Lipton, MD,...
New Guidelines Focus On Reducing Strokes Among Women
"If you are a woman, you share many of the same risk factors for stroke with men, but your risk is also influenced by hormones, reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth, and other sex-related factors," said Cheryl Bushnell, MD, lead author of the guidelines. Dr....
Grateful Practice
A healthier heart, increased creativity and a stronger immune system may all be enhanced by our desire to feel grateful for the good things in each of our lives. Just reminding ourselves once in awhile may help to give us a boost when we need it. The following are...
“$1 Billion a Year Is Spent On Brain Scans For Headache Sufferers”
According to a new University of Michigan Medical School Study, 12% of patients presenting with headache to a doctor are given scans. This is happening, despite guidelines warning doctors against using brain scans for routine headache and migraine cases. At times,...
How To Get A Terrible Night’s Sleep
Hoping to get a good night's sleep, maybe you've tried some old methods including a cup of hot herbal tea or a warm bath before bedtime. Want an even better chance of a good night's sleep? Here's what not to do: 4:30 p.m. Chug some coffee. While it may help you get...
Natural Aids For Your Headache Toolbox
"Headaches are often a sign that your body needs a break," says Elizabeth Loder, MD, Chief of the Headache and Pain Division at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and President of the American Headache Society. "Many people are very busy and are reluctant to take...
“Moving On”
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. Upon...
Shifting Your Mood To A Higher, Happier Frequency
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 interaction is...
“Any Amount of Activity That You Can Do Today That You Didn’t Do Yesterday, you’re Probably Going To Start Benefiting From It”
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 or...