Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
New Hope in Alzheimer’s Research
Close to five million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. That number is predicted to rise to 16 million by 2050. Scientists are working to prevent that projection from happening... at the very least trying to find a treatment that will ease the impact of...
Diagnosing PTSD
UCLA scientists have linked two genes involved with serotonin production to a higher risk of developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). These recent findings suggest susceptibility to PTSD may be inherited, which would help with screening and treatment of the...
Meditation – An Antidote to Stress?
Meditation is an ancient practice millions of people do everyday. The aim is to let go of thoughts and emotions, allowing oneself to be still in the moment. For some people, focusing the mind on one object, sensation or idea allows the meditator to free his or her...
Aspirin and Other Drugs from Canada
In a recent post on aspirin, I spoke about how in 1900 aspirin was imported(probably illegaly) here from Canada, similar to the situation now...aspirin was cheaper in Canada than in the U.S......many U.S. people obtain meds thru Canadian pharmacies(such as...
Aspirin
Good ol' aspirin..compounded by the (brilliant for the time) German organic chemists in about 1872...found to have, by accident, anti-arthritis and pain properties; in 1900, people in the U.S. were buying aspirin from Canada and sneaking it over the border because it...
New Butalbital Product(similar to Fioricet/Fiorinal/Esgic/Phrenilin)
A new product is out, with less acetaminophen than Fioricet or Esgic: Orbivan, which has 50mg of butalbital, 300mg of acetaminophen, and 40mg of caffeine....very similar to Fioricet/Esgic(brand names), or the generic for those. Also out is a version without...
Headache During Pregnancy and Postpartum
A large study was recently conducted to evaluate data on pregnancy and headache. The study invited all pregnant women in the catchment area to participate. The group of women included those with migraine according to the International Headache Society criteria. The...
Exercise and Weight Loss
Recent medical research has found a correlation between obesity and the prevalence of headaches. Two large population-based studies suggest that obesity is one of the risk factors for chronic migraine. The link is strongest in patients under age 55, who were found to...
10,000 Steps to Better Health
We are constantly hearing of the benefits of walking. It is such an easy way to get exercise, and has such a positive effect on the body and the brain. Walking helps to decrease the risk of heart disease and Type II diabetes. It helps relieve anxiety and lowers your...
3-D Movies and Headaches
3-D viewing can be an excellent way to enhance the movie experience. In addition to theatres screening 3-D movies, many new home systems are equipped with 3-D glasses to bring your viewing to a whole new level. Sounds great, unless you're a migraine sufferer. 3-D...