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....

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...

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...

Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder – Reset Your Circadian Rhythm

Sleeping is an important biological process that affects your overall health and mental health too. Without a properly functioning circadian rhythm, our bodies are prone to exhaustion, mental disorders, obesity, and other physical illness. The disruption in your sleep-wake cycle is called circadian rhythm sleep disorder. There are many causes and solutions as well. What is circadian rhythm? The body maintains a biological rhythm called circadian rhythm or circadian cycle which is a natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake...

Diabetes Cases Hit 422 Million World-Wide … What Can You Do?

Some people believe type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent diabetes) only occurs in middle aged or older people, this is not true. In fact, the incidence of type 2 diabetes is rapidly increasing in children.

The SAGE Test (Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam)

Is your memory spotty or unreliable? Worried about the risk of developing Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease in yourself or a loved one? Take the SAGE (Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam). According to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the SAGE test – “Is designed to detect early signs of cognitive, memory or thinking impairments. It evaluates your thinking abilities and helps physicians to know how well your brain is working.” The SAGE test does not diagnose any condition and is not meant...