by Sue Robbins | Aug 30, 2015 | Migraine
It is important to minimize medication. While pharmacothreapy may be the cornerstone of treatment, we don’t want to rely solely on medication. Addressing triggers may help (particularly stress and sleep). It “takes a village” to help a severe pain...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 17, 2015 | Migraine
There are lots of articles out there that tell us sitting too long is bad for our bodies. Now there are studies that say being sedentary can also have a negative impact on our minds. In a recent review of studies, Australian researchers found evidence of a link...
by Sue Robbins | Jul 26, 2015 | Migraine
Which abortive medication would you consider Dr. Robbins? Most daily headache patients take 2 or 3 abortive medications. They may have something for milder daily headaches, a migraine medication, and an “escape” analgesic for the severe migraine....
by Sue Robbins | Jun 28, 2015 | Headache Drugs
This study, conducted at Sacred Heart Hospital at Hallym Univesity in South Korea investigated the association of insomnia, anxiety and depression among migraineurs. Insomnia, anxiety and depression are common complaints among migraineurs, and insomnia has been...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 30, 2015 | Headache Drugs
Slow, deep and consistent breathing has been shown to be beneficial in treating conditions including anxiety disorders, pain and irritable bowel syndrome. The following is a portion of an article written by Sumathi Reddy for wsj.com… Take a deep breath and...