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A Perfect Supplement to a Complicated Life? Meditation!
Meditation is described as a group of techniques, with many having their origins in Eastern religious or spiritual traditions. Today, many people use meditation for well-being and health purposes. To meditate, a person focuses attention on his or her breathing. Some...
First Non-Hormonal Drug Approved by the FDA for Hot Flashes
Brisdelle, (paroxetine) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of hot flashes due to menopause, and is the first non-hormonal treatment to be approved by the FDA. While all other FDA approved treatments contain the hormones...
Headache Blog Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrania (CPH)
CPH may be a variation on chronic cluster headache, but this remains unclear. CPH has a female-to-male ratio of 3:1, with a typical onset from age 25 to 35. The pain is usually about the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve, concentrated around the eye, temple,...
Work Walnuts Into Your Diet!
Walnuts are among the most thoroughly studied nuts for their health benefits. They are the highest in polyunsaturated fat and the only nut to have a significant amount of ALA, the plant type of omega-3 fatty acids. Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD, director of Tufts' HNRCA...
What is Homeopathy?
Developed in Germany more than 200 years ago, homeopathy is a medical system that strives to stimulate the body's capacity to heal itself by giving it small amounts of diluted substances called remedies. These remedies come from natural substances that are obtained...
Loving Restorative Yoga – No Pain, All Gain
With all the articles touting the benefits of yoga, seldom do we see the words, "yoga is wonderful for the mind and body but it can hurt sometimes." Until now. Singer/songwriter, and author Amy Sky found that yoga classes were not working for her until she found...
Boosting Your Memory Power
Here are some simple steps to a stronger memory.... 1. Walk with a friend. Psychiatrist Gary Small, M.D., calls this a "triple threat" against Alzheimer's disease. You get a cardiovascular workout, stress-relieving social interaction, and mentally stimulating...
“Think Outside the (Pill) Box”
Dr. Robbins was recently interviewed for an article in the Daily Muse. The following is a portion of the article. Even if you got stuck with migraines in the genetic jackpot, you might not know this: June is National Migraine Awareness Month. And so today, I'm...
The Power of a 15 Minute Walk
What can older adults do to help keep their blood sugar in check after meals? Take a 15 minute walk. In a new study, researchers at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services found that walking at an easy-to-moderate pace for just 15...
Migraine BlogPain Relievers and the Heart
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...