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    For preventing migraines with antiepileptic drugs, Lamotrigine a healthier alternative to Topamax, as it causes fewer cognitive problems like brain fog, memory loss, and low concentration.  Still, it’s important to use any migraine drug with caution.  Here are some facts about Lamotrigine as migraine prophylaxis. Who uses Lamotrigine? Lamotrigine (LTG) is an anticonvulsive […]

    People have a lot of theories on ways to relieve migraine headaches, and while some work, many are based on misconceptions about migraines.  In coping with chronic headaches, it’s important to be able to sift the facts from the fiction. Here are 15 common fallacies about migraines: Migraine Myth #1: Migraines are just […]

    Whether you suffer from migraines with aura or chronic migraine headaches, there’s nothing more dreadful than being caught in a migraine attack unawares.  By recognizing the migraine headache symptoms early on, you give yourself a chance to take your migraine medication and hopefully nip this one in the bud, or at least tone […]

    Part 1 of Curing Migraines with Functional Medicine discussed migraine headaches in the presence of magnesium deficiency. In functional medicine, another possible cause for migraine headaches is mitochondrial disorder, a condition affected by Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and other essential migraine nutrients. Mitochondria make energy The mitochondria are structures in your cells that are responsible […]

    Finding the right treatment for migraines is all about looking past the symptoms.  Yes, migraine symptoms are debilitating and horrific- sharp, pounding headaches, nausea, fatigue, vertigo- but in order to get to the root cause of your migraines, you need to find a doctor who is willing to be your medical detective.  That’s […]

    Do you tremble at the sight of drifting pollen?  Don’t let allergies and migraine headaches keep you from enjoying the spring sunshine…learn more about the beneficial properties of butterbur root for migraines and allergy symptoms. Butterbur for migraines Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) is a shrubbery that grows in wet, marshy areas throughout Europe and […]

    If you’ve tried everything else to get rid of migraine headaches– to relieve the throbbing pain, vomiting, eye sensitivity, and migraine aura symptoms- then you might just need a facelift.  According to recent reports, migraine sufferers who receive reconstructive surgery, such as a forehead lift or eyelift, see at least a 60% reduction […]

    Migraine headaches strike millions of migraineurs, but many people don’t understand why they occur or how to stop the debilitating migraine attacks.  Here are some of the top FAQ’s regarding migraine headaches. 1) What are migraine headaches? Migraines are a debilitating neurological illness that involves the nerve muscles and blood vessels in your […]

    Following a migraine diet is essential for recognizing migraine triggers and preventing migraine headaches.  As more people are adopting gluten-free dieting a means of relieving chronic pain symptoms, you might be wondering what all the hoopla is about, and if you should consider dropping gluten from your migraine diet. Here are some basic […]

    Coming soon to a pharmacy near you- migraine medications that can be purchased without a prescription.  Over-the-counter (OTC) migraine drugs are on a list of other prescription medications included in the FDA’s newest proposal regarding nonprescription drugs. Over-the-Counter Migraine Drugs?  Better be nice to your Pharmacist What are the benefits and risks? The […]