Ever see that popular pain reliever commercial that touts ‘for your normal everyday headache?’ Well, I’ve got news friends… there is no such thing as a normal everyday headache. If you are getting headaches every day then something is wrong. In-fact, if you have headaches on any regular, consistent basis… even one a week or [...]
The following options are available for those seeking drug-free alternatives to treat their migraine pain. Migraines and Acupuncture There is much research to indicate that acupuncture is an effective migraine prevention strategy, as well as treating mild to moderate migraine pain attacks. Acupuncture works by inserting fine needles into specific points on the body, which [...]
Many everyday things can trigger (cause) a migraine headache. Depending on your sensitivity, it might be red wine, caffeine withdrawal, emotional stress, or skipped meals. To take control of migraines, you must understand your migraine pattern. The first step is tracking your migraines by using a headache diary. Make notes of activities before – or [...]
drug under development could help patients with migraines, while an existing epilepsy drug might prevent the headaches from developing in the first place, new research suggests. The report, published April 21 in The Lancet, examines the migraine drug telcagepant, which is not yet available, and topiramate (Topamax), an epilepsy drug sometimes used to treat migraines [...]
There are several types of headaches. In fact, 150 diagnostic headache categories have been established! Below is a list of the most common types of headaches. Tension headaches: Also called chronic daily headaches or chronic non-progressive headaches, tension headaches are the most common type of headaches among adults and adolescents. These muscle contraction headaches [...]