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    Which migraine headache therapy do you believe is most effective for migraine prevention– exercise, relaxation, or Topamax?  Well, some researchers from Sweden compared the individual effect of each of the three migraine remedies on patients, with some surprising results. What’s your migraine trigger? Anybody who has ever known the agonizing symptoms of a […]

    Can alcohol cause migraine headaches? We all know that hangovers produce some of the worst headaches known to humanity.  But what if you don’t plan to overindulge in alcohol use this New Year’s Eve?  Here are some compelling arguments to lay off the booze, stick to sparkling cider drinks, and have a migraine-free […]

    Anything that causes a migraine headache is a migraine trigger.  For some migraine sufferers, foods and preservatives have the most impact on migraine attacks.  There are over 100 migraine triggers, including food, hormones, weather, and lifestyle habits.  Below are some of the most common foods that trigger migraines. The Migraine Triggers… 1- Tyramine: […]

    Try as you might to prevent migraines from ruining your day, some migraine triggers such as perfumes are unavoidable.  Fragrances found in synthetic perfumes, scented shampoos, lotions, and detergents permeate your atmosphere, triggering migraine headaches, nausea, dizziness, and even slurred speech.  That’s because many leading perfumes contain actual poisons that endanger your health, […]

    “I feel a killer of a migraine coming up,” you say offhandedly, but consistent research suggests that if you get frequent migraines with aura, your mortality rate might be higher than non-migraineurs.  Find out why migraine headache sufferers are more likely to suffer from stroke or heart attack, and what you can do […]