Why Practicing Good Mental Health Is Important In Overcoming Migraines and Headaches
As a migraine sufferer, when you go to the doctor regarding your headaches you probably get asked the usual questions, “Are you keeping a migraine diary?”, “Have you identified your triggers?” and “What lifestyle activities are you using to reduce
Food Allergies and Sensitivities
You’ve probably heard that specific foods, like chocolate and aged cheese, can trigger migraine symptoms. Foods high in fat can spur headaches in some, while gluten, dairy, and even bananas cause symptoms in others. How could such a wide variety
How To Make The Best Food Choices That Won’t Trigger A Migraine
Nowadays, food labeling can be very deceptive. Just because something is labeled as “natural” or “healthy“ doesn't necessarily mean that what you are eating is good for your health and is trigger free. So how can you determine what products are
Menstrual Migraines and Contraceptives
Did you know, of the 39 million Americans that suffer from migraines, 28 million of them are women? Did you know women are three times more likely to suffer from migraines than men? [1] Why is this? A probable cause
MTHFR Gene Mutation – A Possible Link to Migraines?
What is MTHFR? The MTHFR gene provides instructions for making methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), an enzyme that converts folic acid into its active form of methyl-folate. This is an extremely important process because methyl-folate plays a role in nearly everything your body
How The Power Of Deep Belly Breathing May Help Reduce Your Migraine Pain
Something as simple as breathing has the power to mitigate depression, anxiety, and stress, all of which are common symptoms of chronic migraines. [1,2] And the best part is that it's totally free and available to us at any time, we just have
4 Common Mistakes To Choosing The Right Therapy
There are seemingly unlimited options and treatments out there, and it can be challenging to discover and decide on the right approach. What is best when it comes to healing with the right therapy, and how do we know which
Migraine Gluten Connection
Those with chronic disease spend a lot of time trying to figure out what we need to change and why ‘this’ keeps happening to us, regardless of your chronic disease. Migraines are no different. There are many food triggers, so
Unintended Consequences of Migraine Treatment Medications
Unfortunately, many of these medications come with a whole host of side effects, and there are a lot of unintended consequences that you may not be aware of. Our hope is that you will take the time to truly understand your
Common Migraine Medications
For many of us who are suffering, it’s tempting to say “yes” immediately to anything and everything that might be able to help us to lessen our symptoms – including medications. There are a large number of medications on the