by Sue Robbins | Sep 13, 2015 | Migraine
According to a study published in the September 9, 2015, online issue of Neurology, researchers may have discovered a new marker found in the blood for episodic migraine. Episodic migraine is defined as having less than 15 headaches per month. “While more...
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 23, 2015 | Migraine
A former migraineur believes eliminating caffeine from her diet five years ago has kept her headache free. She had been in the habit of having one cup of coffee in the morning that was made of half strength caffeine (half-caf), followed by a glass of iced tea at...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 21, 2015 | Wellness
How about some inspiration for the weekend? Nikki Albert at the Brainless Blogger offers up some beautiful quotes just for migraineurs….. * Find a place inside where there’s joy and the joy will burn out the pain. * Breathe. Relax. Rest. * You are so...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 20, 2015 | Adolescents and Children, Migraine
Findings from Nationwide Children’s Hospital physicians find that headaches increase in fall in children. It’s a trend that may be due to back-to-school changes in stress, routines and sleep. Common triggers include poor hydration, and prolonged screen...