Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
Pill Splitting
I saw an article on the Good Rx website that raised the issue of pill splitting - is it okay, when is it okay, when is it not okay, etc. Here is how Dr. Sharon Orrange, MD MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Southern California, and blogger for...
What is Paintracking?
Deborah Barrett, PhD, LCSW, is a clinical associate professor at the University of North Carolina School of Social Work, and the author of the book called "Paintracking:Your Personal Guide to Living Well with Chronic Pain." Barrett starts with the assumption that...
Pain and the Gender Gap
The following is a portion of an opinion written by Laurie Edwards, the author of the forthcoming book "In the Kingdom of the Sick: A Social History of Chronic Illness in America" and a writing teacher at Northeastern University. Doctors and researchers increasingly...
Conventionally Grown Food vs Organic
At one time organic foods in the U.S. were limited to produce available at farmers' markets and natural food stores. Today though, the list includes fruits, vegetables, grain, dairy products, eggs, beef, soy and even wine. There are currently no organic standards for...
Acceptance
"When we reach that place within ourselves called Acceptance (of our conditions) then life can start to feel a little easier. When I started to accept my pain and limitations, I began to keep my energy for me so I could LIVE my new path through life each day instead...
The Impact of Sexual Activity on Headache
For some people, sexual activity can bring on a headache. A group of researchers at the University of Munster in Germany set out to see if sexual activity during a migraine or cluster headache might actually alleviate the pain in some people. A questionnaire was sent...
Calcium Supplements
ConsumerLab.com recently reviewed several calcium supplements for quality issues, including labeled amount, ability to break apart for absorption, and purity. Supplements are not routinely tested by the FDA or other federal or state agencies for quality before they...
Study Questions Strength of Triggers in Migraine with Aura
Research recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology suggests that triggers for migraine with aura may not be as strong as some people believe. The study looked at 27 people with migraine with aura, who identified bright...
Keeping Your Medications Safe
If you store your medications and OTC's in the bathroom medicine cabinet you may want to consider keeping them in another spot. Keeping your meds in a cool, dry place helps in maintaining the integrity of them - and the "medicine cabinet" located in your bathroom has...
Tips For Coping When You’ve Hit a Rough Patch
Maybe your headaches have been worse than usual, or you are dealing with a personal problem that may seem overwhelming. Everyone faces rough times in their lives, and an article in the Huffington Post offers up some fresh ideas on how to take care of yourself, even...