Thoughts and information about the latest news in the world of migraine, cluster headache and other headache treatment around the world.
From the category archives:
Pain around the sinus cavity. Congestion. Post-nasal drip. Fatigue. You’re feeling hot, and you have a headache. You head to the pharmacy, and get a nasal spray. You come home and have a good sleep. Finally, the symptoms begin to subside. All’s well that ends well, right? You’ve beat sinusitis again. Problem is, it probably wasn’t [...]
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What exactly is causing that migraine headache? Yes, we know that headache is only one possible symptom of migraine. Not everyone with a migraine attack has a headache. But let’s face it, the headache is a common symptom. But why does it happen in the first place? The headache is a part of the chain [...]
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A recent study (actually, a study of studies, known as a systematic review and meta-analysis) published in the journal Cephalalgia suggests that the risk of dissection of the cervical artery is twice as high for people with migraine. With all the links that have been found between migraine and heart disease, stroke, heart attack, and [...]
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We’ve discussed probiotics here before, as part of the arsenal that could fight migraine in particular. Probiotics are the good bacteria that comes in fermented foods like yogurt, as well as certain supplements. Studies on how probiotics are used by the body suggest that they may have some very tangible health benefits (of course – [...]
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In this podcast, James talks about pillows – their importance in relation to migraine and chronic headache, a little recent research, and a review of two (or three) types of pillows.
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