Diabetes Cases Hit 589 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.

Avoid Labor Day Migraines | Summer’s Last Hurrah | Sept 2022

Summer doesn’t officially end until midnight September 22 but if you are planning to hit the road for one last fun in the sun hurrah, take safety precautions; tell someone where you are going, wear your seat-belt, stay well-hydrated, wear your mask when necessary and avoid Labor Day migraines! Labor Day the first Monday in September, was first celebrated on September 5, 1882. It is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements...

Lifestyle Changes Decrease Risk of Migraines in Teens

Lifestyle changes can decrease the risks associated chronic migraines. Adolescents who smoke, are overweight, or are inactive face increased risk for recurrent headaches, according to a cross-sectional study in Neurology. Changing various lifestyle factors may be the key to migraine prevention for many teens.

Riboflavin for Children with Migraine – What You Need to Know

Riboflavin a.k.a. vitamin B-2 has been shown in clinical studies to be highly beneficial for children and adults who suffer migraines and is listed in the American Academy of Neurology’s Guidelines for Migraine Prevention. About one out of every 10 kids or nearly 8 million children in the United States alone are plagued by what has become the most common acute and recurrent headache pattern experienced by children today. Migraine pain can disrupt and impair the quality of life for...

Quinoa – Amazing Superfood for Migraine Sufferers

A healthy superfood to replace rice and potatoes. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is an ancient whole grain that has been recently rediscovered in the U.S. The Inca's once held the crop to be sacred, calling it the 'mother of all grains.' Quinoa is great for your Diet!

Why Wait To Treat The Pain? (Can You Prevent Migraines?)

Dr. Stephen Silberstein is one of the most published migraine neurologists in the country. His comments below are honest and very important for chronic migraine sufferers to understand. Chronic migraines sufferers “over-medicate” with either prescription pain-relieving medications or over the counter medications containing an OTC pain killer with added caffeine. Over-use of the medications cause additional “rebound” headaches and actually worsen migraine frequency. Many sufferers will use the medication to eliminate or reduce the pain of a current migraine only...

Migraine Phases Explained

Early migraine warning signs provide an opportunity for many migraine sufferers to ward off a painful attack. Catching and treating migraines early can make all the difference. PREDICTING A MIGRAINE There are 4 distinct phases to a migraine: Prodrome, Aura, Pain and Postdrome. Not everyone experience all 4 stages of a migraine. It is during the first two phases (prodromal and aura) that you get hints that a migraine is coming, and recognizing these hints (symptoms) may give you the edge...

Alice in Wonderland Syndrome – Hallucinogenic Migraines

Migraines that result in severe distortion and perception of what the sufferer is viewing are known as the Alice In Wonderland Syndrome. Hallucinations can be very disturbing to the migraine sufferer.

This 4th of July Be Prepared for Migraine Attacks

This 4th of July...make sure only fireworks explode, not your head. Avoid common migriane triggers such as popular picnic items; diet sodas, BBQ meats with tenderizers etc. Choose healthy, less risky substitutes.

The Migraine and Weight Gain Connection?

It is known that obesity doubles the odds of getting migraines and that over-weight children who were suffering from migraines, improved significantly, if they lost weight. A recent study found that women whose migraines started in childhood were 33% more likely to gain 22 pounds or more after the age of 18 than women who didn’t have migraines.

Understanding Your Migraine Pain

Pain experience is individual. Everyone experiences pain differently, due to so many varying factors. Your current state of health, including whether or not other diseases are present, childhood experiences, mood, environment, and previous experiences of pain are all factors in how you experience pain now. Pain is only good as a warning. According to the Institute of Medicine’s recently released study, “While pain sometimes can serve as a warning sign that protects individuals from further harm, chronic pain is harmful...

Stopping Rebound Headaches from Prescription Drugs

Rebound Headaches? Medication Overuse (MOH) is a common cause of recurring migraine headaches. Withdrawing from prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs is important to recovering. MigreLief the natural migraine prevention supplement can be a useful tool for weaning off of migraine drugs and lowering the frequency and severity of migraines going forward.