by Dr Robbins | Jan 29, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Brightly colored fruits and veggies are loaded with antioxidants – compounds that block dangerous free radicals. By eating a diverse range of these “powerhouse” foods, even in small amounts you can boost your health benefits. A study done at Colorado...
by Dr Robbins | Nov 30, 2012 | Headache Drugs
A recent article in Nutrition Action health letter reminds it’s readers that relying on caffeine during the day to overcome a sleep deprived night can set you up in a vicious cycle. Timothy Roehrs of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit said, “disturbed sleep...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 8, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Whether in coffee, caffeine pills, or combination analgesics, it’s important to limit your total caffeine intake. The maximum amount of daily caffeine varies from person to person, depending on sleep patterns, the presence of anxiety, and sensitivity to possible...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 5, 2012 | Headache Drugs
An article published online in the June 7, 2010 journal HEADACHE reported high consumption of alcohol, smoking, and lack of exercise were significantly associated with tension-type headaches and migraine in high school students. Questionnaires filled out by 1,260...
by Dr Robbins | Dec 14, 2002 | Uncategorized
Caffeine is a ‘double-edged’ sword. Too much (or in some very sensitive individuals, any) will cause headaches, while some will help headaches. Caffeine is used as an ‘adjunct’ to certain analgesics (65mg of caffeine in Excedrin, 32mg in...
