by Dr Robbins | Mar 24, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Feverfew, Petadolex (butterbur), and magnesium oxide have all proven effective in double-blind studies as migraine preventives. Of these, Petadolex has been the most effective. Omega-3 fatty acids may help headaches, and are an excellent supplement for general good...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 21, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Insomnia is commonly seen in migraine and chronic daily headache patients. Patients should sleep as much as they need to feel refreshed and healthy during the following day, but not in excess. Curtailing the time spent in bed seems to solidify sleep; excessively long...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 19, 2012 | Headache Drugs
While research has shown that regular exercise can reduce the risk of certain cancers, a review of more than 200 studies is suggesting that it’s not enough… we all need to get up and take “activity breaks” throughout the day. The American...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 18, 2012 | Headache Drugs
We have a sign hanging in our office reminding patients their headaches are not their fault: Today I have a headache, Not because I am a bad or evil person, Not because I hate my family, Nor because I am angry, Not because I am a perfectionist, And not because I have...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 12, 2012 | Headache Drugs
The most common triggers for migraine and chronic daily headache are stress, weather changes, perimenstruation, missing meals, bright lights, and under sleeping. Food sensitivity, perfume, cigarette smoke, after stress is over and oversleeping are also triggers. In...
