by Brooke Phenicie, NP-C | Feb 8, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Preventing a headache is definitely better than trying to cure one. There are many preventatives available but it’s important to know that these may take about 3 months at a high enough dose before you might get full relief. Additionally, headache prevention...
by Brooke Phenicie, NP-C | Jan 18, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Stop and Breathe! Sounds so simple, yet it can have such an impact on headaches, stress and daily life. Susan Ginsberg, a certified yoga/meditation instructor, will be at Robbins Headache Clinic every Thursday morning by appointment to teach breathing, relaxation,...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 18, 2012 | Headache Drugs
A study recently published in the journal Biological Psychiatry found that stressful life events can lead to shrinkage of the brain due to reductions in gray matter in regions connected to physiological and emotional functions. The study used brain imaging on 103...
by Dr Robbins | Jan 11, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Looking for relief after a long workday and commute? Spending some time with your pet is good for them and your brain! Approximately 100 million households in the U.S. have pets. Research has shown that blood pressure and other stress indicators drop and that your...
by Dr Robbins | Aug 4, 2011 | Headache Drugs
A recent article by Deepak Chopra, M.D. and Alexander Tsiaras examined the effects of stress on the brain and provided several tips for dealing with stress effectively. Humans respond to stress with a powerful fight-or-flight reaction. Hormones are released in the...
