Fact: The vast majority of Headache & Migraine diagnoses come from the history. Keeping a diary and details of your attacks helps the experts to understand your unique situation and what may trigger or contribute to your attacks. Your complete Medical-Health records, including past test results and diagnoses also provide valuable clues.A thorough headache and… Read More
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5 Top Tips
Modern lifestyles are conducive to headaches and migraines, so these simple tips can make all the difference.1. Drink enough water-stay hydrated2. Dont skip meals. Low blood sugar levels can make attacks more likely.3. Take regular breaks from prolonged static postures over computers or devices. Otherwise eye strain and neck strain can commonly trigger attacks.4. Get… Read More
Migraines: Six common foods to avoid
Posted Mon 29th Aug 2016 Are you a Migraine sufferer? If so, here are six well known triggers (common foods) to avoid: It is important to know what foods can lead to a headache so that you can avoid them. The following foods & drinks have a recorded instance of causing migraines: alcohol (29-35%), caffeine… Read More
Anti-Depressants: can they help?
ANTIDEPRESSANTS-CAN THEY HELP? Posted Mon 29th Aug 2016 Some antidepressants are prescribed by doctors to reduce the frequency and severity of some types of headaches, including migraines. Some of these drugs are not just limited to Depression. Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, are considered more effective because they influence serotonin levels and other chemicals in… Read More
Exercise helps prevent Migraine
According to Researchers and the American Headache society, regular moderate exercise is beneficial in preventing Headache and Migraine frequency in most sufferers. This is thought to be due to the effects of exercise in releasing endorphins (the body’s natural painkillers), reducing blood pressure and improving the body’s resilience and physiologic control. It is essential however… Read More
Latest Migraine Treatments
Latest Migraine Treatments. A number of new treatments have become available in recent years, including painkilling drugs and botox, which the Food and Drug Administration has approved for treating people who have migraines at least 15 days a month. In March 2014, the FDA also approved a nerve-stimulating headband, the so-called Cephaly device to treat… Read More
