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When a migraine headache hits, all you really care about it relief. Nothing else matters, every other concern in the world takes a back seat to getting rid of the pain. If it’s severe enough—and migraines pain can get pretty severe—you won’t even care what it takes to get that relief. Not step is too […]

The problem with migraine prevention is that there isn’t just one cause for the headaches. There are very many triggers for migraines, in fact, and trying to avoid them all would be an exercise in hermitry. Who wants to spend the rest of their life living in a cave just to avoid headaches? That being […]

When it comes migraines, better to put on pounds than drink diet sodas. Diet sodas sweetened with aspartame, at any rate. In case you that word doesn’t ring a bell, how about NutraSweet? Equal? Little blue packages in the sugar bowl on restaurant tables?

If you were to go solely by the information about aspartame that […]

We’ve all heard the term before, but what exactly is a migraine headache? And how does it differ from other types of headaches?

One way to tell it’s a migraine is by the length of time it lasts. A migraine isn’t going to go away in a half-hour. Unless you are very, very, very lucky. […]

While migraines are most common in adults, particularly women, children are also prone to developing them. Migraines are not caused by stress or tension, like tension headaches, but rather result from an intricate biochemical process involving the constriction and expanding of blood vessels in the brain. It is estimated that as much as 5% of […]

Myth #1: Migraines are easily recognized and diagnosed by doctors.Reality:
Migraines are among the least properly diagnosed and most mistreated of all illnesses.
Up to 70% of migraines sufferers have never been properly diagnosed with having the illness. Migraines remain seriously underestimated and misunderstood, even among doctors treating the problem.
Myth #2:
Migraines are annoying and uncomfortable, but there’s […]

Migraines come with and without auras. Neither can be said to be less painful than the other, though the aura-less may be less stressful and frightening. Although migraines are often associated with auras, in fact only about 20% of migraine sufferers actually experience any of the symptoms of aura. The aura stage is part of […]

The pain associated with migraine headaches is caused by a physiological reaction within the cranial blood vessels. There are, however, many environmental triggers that can cause that biological reaction. Some of these triggers are, thankfully, somewhat controllable. On the other hand, some of them cannot be controlled at all, at least not unless you undertake […]

Ø Migraines occur far more frequently in women than in men. In fact, in adult women the rate of frequency is roughly fifteen to seventeen percent, whereas in men it is only about five percent.
Ø Studies have concluded that estrogen withdrawal is a key factor […]

Think you’re alone in suffering from migraines? When the really bad ones hit, it certainly seems as you alone are the only suffering. As a matter of fact, however, not only are migraines incredibly common, but some of the most famous and well-known people in history have suffered from this debilitating neurological disease.
Not only have […]

Although there are many other alternative therapies for treating migraines, probably the first thing most of us will turn to is medication. Society today looks for quick answers found inside a pill, tablet or capsule to all our various ailments. There is certainly nothing wrong with resorting to medication, but when it comes to migraines […]

Not all migraines are created equal. While most migraines are typical, distinguished only by whether they are accompanied by aura or not, there are actually some quite rare migraine types that you should be aware of.
Basilar migraines
The basilar migraine, also known as basilar artery migraine, is very rare, but potentially very dangerous. It was previously […]

When it comes to migraines, a little massage never hurt. But then again, a little massage never hurt whether you suffer from migraines or not. Seriously though, massage therapy has proven quite helpful in relieving headache pain. In general, you don’t want to rely solely upon massage as the method for relief from your madness, […]

No one is exempt from migraines and women are especially prone so it’s just a matter of averages to expect that migraines will affect pregnancies. Women should naturally be concerned about taking medications during pregnancy, whether over the counter or prescription, and since most people turn automatically to medication to treat the severe headaches caused […]

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) should always be considered a prime suspect when on the lookout for a food-related migraine trigger. With many studies claiming that a majority of migraines are triggered by food or food additives, it’s almost a given that MSG should be on your lookout list.
What is Monosodium Glutamate? MSG is a neurotoxin, a […]

Taking in too much caffeine has been found to cause migraines. On the other hand taking in just enough caffeine has been found to successfully prevent migraines. What’s the deal?Caffeine withdrawal is the primary cause of caffeine-related migraines. Therefore, using caffeine as a preventative method in migraine relief can be done in two ways. The […]

Several reports have concluded that overusing over the counter migraine medication often results in rebound headaches. All of these medicines are recommended to be stored in an area where the temperature is between twenty to twenty-five degrees Celsius or sixty-eight and seventy-seven degrees Fahrenheit. If you live somewhere where this can’t be accomplished be aware […]

Many people have found a new method of relief for their migraine headache pain. After trying all the medications at their local drug store and even finding that prescription drugs won’t do the trick, an ever-growing number of migraine sufferers are turning to an older remedy: Feverfew.
Feverfew is the common name for Tanacetum parthenium, an […]

One method of alternative treatment for migraines that is increasing in popularity is biofeedback.
Biofeedback is basically a way for a person to learn control over body a function. Functions that include muscle tension and even levels of hormones in the blood have a direct influence upon headaches. By using biofeedback techniques, information concerning these functions […]

According to an ever-increasing number of studies, food and food additives are the most common trigger for migraine headaches. Some studies put food as the culprit behind kicking off the physiological reaction that causes migraine headaches in as much as seventy percent of cases. Other, however, lay the blame for good at a much lower […]

It would be terrific to come across a magic pill that ends migraine headaches the moment they hit. But unless you marry a witch or find a genie on a beach somewhere, it ain’t going to happy any time soon. For the time being, the best approach to treating migraines is with prevention. Supplements are […]

When it comes to migraines, sometimes it’s not so much what you do as what you don’t do. Herewith, a list of the top things a migraine sufferer should NEVER do.
1. Eat whatever they feel like eating whenever they feel like eating. Foods are a primary trigger for migraine headaches. […]

There are so many good reasons to begin an exercise program that you really don’t even need one more. Nevertheless, you are about to read one more: Exercise can help in the treatment of migraines.
Studies have found overwhelming evidence to support the idea that just moderate aerobic exercise helps to reduce not only the intensity, […]

Women who take the combined oral contraceptive pill have a slightly increased risk of suffering a stroke compared to the general risk. Women who also suffer from migraines have a slightly increased risk of stroke compared to the general risk and the risk even increases in women who suffer specifically from migraines with aura. Women […]

Many people with migraines go for years without being properly diagnosed because they continue their erroneous assumption that what they are experiencing is merely a common sinus headache. One study found that a whopping 97% of people who described their headaches as sinus headaches were actually experiencing symptoms associated with migraines. The problem is that […]

Of all the potential triggers for migraines, perhaps the most difficult to control are the ones involving aromas. Fragrant products are, in fact, frequent triggers for headaches, especially migraines. Unfortunately, it seems almost impossible to escape perfumes, colognes and any other of the million products that are enhanced with fragrances nowadays. Further making the situation […]

Treating migraine through homeopathy is becoming a very popular alternative to medicine-based treatments. Homeopathy is basically a method or theory of healing that attempts to stimulate the body into healing itself by using natural remedies. The following are the power list of best remedies for treating your migraine homeopathically.
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Contrary to popular belief, there is so such thing as a migraine headache. There are, in fact, several kinds of headaches that are symptoms of the disease known as migraine. What follows is the list of the various types of migraines that have been diagnosed. Your choice of treatment will depend in great deal upon […]

Funny thing about sex. It can be incredibly positive and incredibly negative. The same goes for sex and migraines. There does seem to be some sort of link between sex and migraines, but it is still unclear exactly what that link is.
Sexually triggered headaches have been reported by people engaging in all kinds of sex […]

For most people in the west, the entire concept of willingly sticking needles into your body is a bit suspect. In fact, most people probably have to reach a certain point of no return to even consider the very idea of acupuncture. Unfortunately, most migraine sufferers will no doubt reach that point of return at […]

When it comes to choosing the all-time champion of migraine triggers, it all boils down to two contenders and all the others are mere pretenders. Much research has been done into the various triggers of migraine and basically the verdicts have come down squarely into two camps. Many researchers have decided that food and food […]

The Conventional Wisdom: Migraines are caused by various triggers.

All contemporary knowledge about migraines points to chemical reactions in the brain causing blood vessels to constrict and then expand creating a sudden blood flow as the process which creates the headaches associated with migraines. Therefore the key to avoiding migraines is limiting exposure to triggers.
An […]

Migraines are a disease, not just a really bad headache. As such, many countries have laws that require employers to make the worksites of those suffering from this debilitating disease more accommodating. Unfortunately, not every migraine is alike, nor do they all stem from the same causes. Especially when at work, it’s very difficult arrange […]

The holiday season can play havoc with your migraines. All the bright lights and music and stress just doesn’t equate with jolly headache-free fun. But by planning ahead you can make the holiday season a little more bearable and maybe even more fun.
Make lists and check them twice. Dealing with migraines is all about organization. […]

New therapies to treat headache go back to the beginning of the last century when ergotamine tartrate was first isolated in a laboratory. It was this development which introduced clinical practice into treating migraines. Ergotamine works by constricting blood vessels in the head. About twenty-five years later researchers began to suspect that disturbances in the […]

Coexisting medical conditions are multiple illnesses or health conditions that can occur at the same time. These conditions may be either or they may be independent from each other. One person with migraine may suffer from depression, while another migraine sufferer may have asthma. Both asthma and depression are coexisting conditions with migraine

Diagnosing and acknowledging […]

If your child has either frequent or severe headaches that is cause enough to take him to a doctor. Recurrent headaches can be a sign of something very serious in children. Be prepared when you visit the doctor: know your family’s medical history, be able to give all the details concerning the headache.
If the child […]

Can Botox help prevent migraines?

Botox (botulinum toxin) is a purified protein that belongs to a class of compounds known as neurotoxins that initially approved the US Food & Drug Administration to treat eye muscle disorders known as strabismus and blepharospasm. Since then, obviously, its use has extended to other, more cosmetic uses. Botox weakens or […]

Stress is a common trigger for migraines. One method for relieving stress is relaxation. Easier said than done, right? When it comes to migraines, simply relaxing in a recliner isn’t enough. You need to think extreme relaxation.

There are three major types of relaxation techniques:
· Autogenic training. Utilizes visual […]

Let’s face facts, sometimes medicine doesn’t work. Sometimes the top alternative treatments don’t work. Sometimes crazy things that you never in a million years thought would work—work!

Mention the word migraine or the word headache in a room with more than two people and you are almost guaranteed of receiving free advice. There’s an almost limitless […]

You’ve read the good advice, or at least the advice that has been know to work. But how many times have you gotten advice on how to treat a migraine that, well, gave you a migraine? Some advice making the rounds almost sounds like jokes, or at least some kind of fiction. But the following […]

How long have migraines been around? Contrary to the beliefs of many, migraines are not a new disease, only a newly-named. In fact, based on the symptoms, it appears that migraines are among the oldest diseases known to mankind.

Conditions that have been linked to migraines were described in detail in Babylonian writings dating back to […]

Which do you prefer, diary or journal? The denotation of the words is basically the same, but let’s face it, there are major connotative differences. Diary kind of sounds like something a teenaged girl keeps track of her crushes in, while a journal sounds like something a novelist keeps track of her ideas in. Whatever […]

According to the American Council for Headache Education (ACHE), school nurses treat an average of at least ten students a month for headache complaints. Many of these turn to be migraine headaches. If you thought migraine was just an adult disease, consider the following statistics.

· Recurring headaches occur […]

Want to make some good cash? Write a book about migraines. No, seriously. With hundreds of millions of migraine sufferers all across the world and no sure-fire cure, books about migraines are a cottage industry. In fact, there just might be as many books about migraines as web sites about migraines.

Unfortunately, many of the books […]

What are the symptoms of a migraine?

· The pain is felt on just one of the head and is often severe or extreme.
· Aura (visual disturbances such as flashing lights, zigzagging lines, numbness, paralysis) experienced twenty to sixty minutes before onset […]

Rebound headaches are headaches that may be caused by overusing pain medicines. Typically rebound headaches begin early in the morning, however the location and severity of the headache can change on a daily basis. Indeed, rebound headaches typically are daily occurrences and can lead to problems involving anxiety, irritability, sleeplessness and depression.

Migraine medications work to […]

You don’t have to suffer migraines alone in your bed in a dark bedroom anymore. Coincident with the rise of the internet has been a rise in the number of resources available to those who are living with the wracking pain of migraine. The sheer number of sites available on the web that offer help […]

Migraine pain is something that anyone who has ever experienced it wouldn’t wish on anybody else except her worst enemy. And yet, one can argue that that very same migraine pain has been the genesis of some truly amazing feats of artistic accomplishment. The conventional wisdom is that only great suffering spurs great art. In […]

Migraine headaches are different then a standard stress or tension headache. You can describe headaches in groups or primary and secondary group types

Headaches are described as being either primary or secondary.
Primary headaches include migraine, cluster headache, chronic daily headache, tension-type headache, and medication overuse headache

Secondary headaches are can be a symptom of something else like […]