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....

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...

Avoid Summer Migraines

While there is much to love about summer- longer days, outdoor picnics, trips to the beach, pool time and nighttime barbecues, summer months can also increase the risk of debilitating migraines. Hotter temperatures, barometric pressure changes, and high humidity make many migraine sufferers more susceptible to an attack. What triggers migraines during the summer? A host of factors make summer one of the worst seasons for migraine attacks. For example, dehydration, a common migraine trigger, is more likely to occur...

MIGRAINES? Never Underestimate the Power of Nutrition

Everyday thousands of migraine sufferers are reclaiming their lives with MigreLief, a safe nutritional option for neurological health. Migraine Dilemma Prevention and treatment of migraine is incredibly important. Researchers are discovering that “migraines beget migraines,” the more migraines you have, the greater your tendency for future migraines. Evidence shows an increased sensitivity after each successive attack, eventually leading to chronic daily migraines in some individuals. Why you should not wait to get your migraines under control. Migraines are painful, debilitating and...

What is a Migraine? Common Migraine Symptoms and Types

Migraine is a neurological condition that can cause multiple symptoms including throbbing head pain. While there are many things experts still don’t know about migraines, research suggests that there may be a chemical or anatomical difference in migraine sufferers’ brains that make them more susceptible to certain migraine triggers. There are no blood tests for migraines. Migraines don’t cause brain abnormalities that a CT scan or an MRI can detect, although these tests are sometimes ordered to diagnose other problems...

Rebound Headaches, Medication Overuse, Recurring Migraines

When the Medication You Turn To… Turns on You When a headache strikes, our first instinct is to reach for the medication cabinet. Over over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen may be effective at treating headaches and generally cause fewer side effects than their prescription counterparts. But OTC pain relievers and headache medications are not without side effects. Rebound headaches and recurring migraines are some of the biggest concerns for regular headache sufferers. A rebound headache, also called medication...

Migraine Headache Facts

General Migraine Facts The word migraine comes from the Greek “hemicrania” and means “half-headed”, because of the stabbing or pulsating pain that is frequently experienced on one side of the head. Migraines date as far back as 4,000 years ago and are even referred to in biblical texts. Migraine is the most common neurological condition in the developed world: it is more prevalent than asthma, epilepsy and diabetes combined. The World Health Organization lists migraines 19th among the world’s most...