by Sue Robbins | Aug 28, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Salk Institute for Biological Studies researchers have discovered that a series of compounds called opsinamides can block a receptor in the eye called melanopsin – a receptor found in neurons linking the eyes and the brain. Ten years ago the researchers found...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 26, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Advanced Headache Pearls by Larry Robbins M.D. * DEFINITION OF PAIN “Official Definition” vs. “Pain is what the patient says it is, and it’s as bad as the patient says it is. * MEDICATIONS : MINIMIZE Balance between headaches and medication....
by Sue Robbins | Aug 19, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Dawn A. Marcus, MD, of the University of Pittsburgh weighs in on the relationship between melatonin and headaches… Melatonin is a hormone produced in the pineal gland in the brain that regulates sleep. Many studies have linked sleep with migraine. For example,...
by Sue Robbins | Jul 26, 2013 | Headache Drugs
It’s the weekend – why not try a few of these suggestions for finding ways to de-stress over the next few days. Maybe they won’t prevent a headache, but they may offer a twist on your usual routine…. 1. Host a phone-free potluck. Ask your...
by Sue Robbins | Jul 17, 2013 | Headache Drugs, Natural Remedies
Turmeric is a spice grown in India and other tropical regions of Asia. It is the main spice in curry. It has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters and cheeses. It has a long history of use in herbal remedies,...
