Study: Botox Provides Modest Relief From Migraines.

Menstrual Migraines (7th Nov 2019) Is it a widely held belief that Menstrual related Migraines are due to declining levels of estrogen at certain times in the menstrual cycle. A recent paper in the Journal of Headache by Calhoun (Calhoun AH. Understanding menstrual migraine. Headache 2018; 58: 626-630) concludes that: Rapid estrogen level declines occurring… Read More

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

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

Published Mon 29th Aug 2016 Bloomberg News By Nicole Ostrow on April 24, 2012 Allergan Inc. (AGN) (AGN)’s wrinkle treatment Botox, approved in the U.S. for preventing chronic migraines, provides only modest relief for patients with the headaches, an analysis of previous studies showed. The study, published today in the Journal of the American Medical… Read More

Posted:Sun 17th May 2015 Headaches associated with sexual activity have been reported by about 1 percent of adults. But the actual statistics are almost certainly higher, according to a Loyola University Medical Center neurologist and headache specialist Many people who experience headaches during sexual activity are too embarrassed to tell their physicians and doctors often… Read More

Chocolate is often cited as a trigger for headaches and also Migraines.  Research points to a combination of ingredients in Chocolate that may cause an attack. Cocoa and Caffeine are key ingredients  in chocolate and have potential to irritate or change the excitability of the central nervous system. Also Chocolate often contains high levels of… Read More

Posted Tues 5th June 2015 The frequency of migraine headaches is greater among perimenopausal (around menopause onset) and early menopausal women than their premenopausal counterparts, according to research presented at the 56th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society (AHS). Relying on a subset of data from the American Migraine Prevalence and Prevention (AMPP)… Read More

Posted 5th May 2015 Stress has been cited as a cause and/or trigger by many headache and migraine sufferers. According to Dr Jerome Dixon Chiropractor and Editor of www.headache.com.au Medical researchers agree on key strategies to alleviate stress induced headaches and migraines. Useful Methods to reduce Stress triggered ‘Stress Headaches’ or ‘Stress Migraines’ Biofeedback is… Read More

Posted Fri 17th Oct 2014 New Study: Meditation and Migraine relief. A new ‘pilot’ study, using a small sample group does suggest that meditation and yoga can provide relief of frequency and severity of migraines.The study was designed to assess the safety, feasibility and effects of a standardized meditation and yoga intervention called mindfulness-based stress… Read More