Do Migraine Relief Caps Really Work? The Science Behind Cold Therapy & Photophobia

It’s Sunday afternoon and you suddenly start experiencing the tell-tale signs of an impending migraine attack; what do you do? For most people, the answer would be escaping to a cool, dimly lit room. In fact, according to the American Migraine Foundation, most migraineurs say that resting in a dark room for 20-30 minutes helps alleviate migraine pain to some degree. So what is it about a dark, brisk room that’s so helpful during migraine attacks? In this article, we’ll...

Enjoy the 4th: Don’t Let a Migraine Rain on Your Parade

The 4th of July is fun for most everyone but certain aspects of what we do on the 4th can bring on a migraine attack. Taking these precautions can help you enjoy the celebration. Don’t stress: If you’re in charge of the festivities, make it easy on yourself. Plan a casual day, out of the heat as much as possible. Ask people to bring a dish to share. Don’t plan too many activities; remember to make it about people, not...

Migraine and Headache Awareness Month – Experts Weigh In

June is recognized as National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month dedicated to sharing more understanding of these common and debilitating conditions. In case you missed them, here are a few informative articles where experts weighed in on migraine. How Functional Medicine Treats Migraine – Akeso Health Sciences Migraine – Prominent neurologists weighs in – Newsmax Psychiatric Comorbidities Associated with Migraine – The Clinical Advisor Migraine in the Emergency Department – When to go to the ED for Migraine – The...

Vitamin D for Migraine Prevention – Does it Really Work?

Vitamin D, aka the “sunshine vitamin,” is a nutrient with a long list of benefits. It strengthens the immune system, boosts your mood, and is critical for healthy bones. And thanks to recent research, there’s another benefit to add to that list: migraine prevention. Studies show that people with migraine are often deficient in vitamin D. In this article, we’ll break down what the research says and whether using vitamin D for migraine prevention is worth trying. Does Vitamin D...

How Functional Medicine Treats Migraine – An Expert Weighs In

Over 39 million Americans live with migraine.1 If you’re one of them, you know firsthand it’s way more than just a “bad headache.” It’s a debilitating neurological disorder that affects roughly 12% of people worldwide.2 Migraine is the third most common disease and the second leading cause of disability on the planet. And while migraine is common, it’s a complex disorder – and its biological cause remains unclear. Genetics plays a role, while environmental and lifestyle factors can trigger attacks....

Schizophrenia – Natural Treatments

June is mental health awareness month and schizophrenia is arguably the most debilitating of psychiatric illnesses, psychologically, socially, and financially. It affects all aspects of a person’s life; how they feel, think, behave, and generally exist. Symptoms of schizophrenia include positive (hallucinations and delusions), negative (emotional blunting and apathy), and cognitive impairment. Furthermore, schizophrenia patients require lifelong treatment. Antipsychotic medications are the mainstay in the acute and maintenance treatment of schizophrenia. Almost one-third of patients with positive psychotic schizophrenic symptoms...

How to live to be 100 or more!

On behalf of myself and the MigreLief Team at Akeso Health Sciences, I would like to thank you for supporting Akeso’s goal of improving the quality of life for migraine sufferers worldwide. In part, because of your support we are reaching more men, women, and children whose lives are disrupted by this debilitating disorder. As a way of saying thank you, I would like to share, what I believe to be extremely valuable science that you and your loved ones...

Is Stress and Anxiety Stealing Your Quality of Life?

Stress and Anxiety – Thieves Stealing Today and Tomorrow’s Quality of Life and Health: Are you protecting yourself from the ravaging effects of stress and anxiety? As I started to write this article, the thought came to me that people go to great lengths to protect their “STUFF!” We pay a lot of money to buy insurance and install burglar alarms to make sure we don’t lose our “stuff. “ I like “stuff” (as I get older, I like it...

Chronic Stress and Telomere Length: Why Stress Makes You Age Faster

Aging is an inevitable part of life – but aging prematurely is not. Premature aging is when the typical effects of growing old; skin deterioration, loss of physical strength, forgetfulness, etc., happen earlier than expected. More scientifically speaking, premature aging occurs when your biological age is older than your real (chronological) age. From a molecular standpoint, aging is the result of a phenomenon called telomere attrition, or telomere shortening. Telomeres are the protective caps at the end of each strand...

The Science of MigreLief Supplements for Migraine Sufferers

Magnesium, Riboflavin and Puracol® Feverfew – Triple Therapy for Migraine Sufferers Migraine is a neurological disease with symptoms ranging from severe head pain, visual disturbances, vertigo, nausea, and sensitivity to light, sound or smell. Approximately 40 million Americans suffer migraines which can last from hours to days. For many men, women and children, migraine attacks not only disrupt quality of life, they are also debilitating. Nutritional deficiencies, inflammation and vasospasm can independently and together contribute to migraine occurrence, frequency and...

MS and Migraine: Is There Really a Connection?

When most people think of MS, migraine usually doesn’t come to mind. Yet, research shows that patients with MS are far more likely to experience migraine than the average person. (1.) Some people never have a migraine attack in their life – until their multiple sclerosis (MS) shows up. Others seek medical attention for headaches, only to discover they have MS. So, does MS cause migraine? Or do the two conditions just tend to happen in the same people? In...

Obesity and COVID-19: 5 Reasons it’s a Risky Combo

Before coronavirus entered the scene, our country faced another epidemic: obesity. The obesity rate in the US and worldwide has skyrocketed in recent years. This is bad news, as obesity is linked with an increased risk of chronic disease, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Well, it turns out COVID-19 targets people carrying extra weight as well. This article reveals the data linking obesity and COVID-19 severity, why excess pounds puts you at greater risk, and what you can do...