How do headaches differ? Are all bad headaches considered migraines? Is an alcohol related headache the same as a migraine? With 50% of all adults worldwide experiencing a headache disorder, headaches often go undiagnosed. To start the diagnosing processing, we need to hear your headache story. Your headache story will help determine whether your head pain [...]
Anyone who suffers from regularly occurring headaches or migraines has tried to pinpoint the trigger of their pain. Headache triggers are the conditions and key variables that can set off head pain. For some people, it can be one solitary variable such as a flashing light, or a specific food. For other sufferers it’s a set [...]
Do you have regular, uninterrupted, consistent sleep? Reports show that not many Americans claim that they do. As a result of sleep deprivation, we suffer the adverse effects - one painful side effect is headaches. Here are four things you should know about sleep and headaches. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), or pausing and abnormal breathing during [...]
Lots of you have trouble swallowing pills and here are 2 good ideas from NPR radio to help you swallow them. http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/11/11/363024822/trouble-swallowing-pills-try-the-pop-bottle-or-the-lean-forward?sc=17&f=1001
We’ve become accustomed to products that effortlessly clean our homes and bodies but haven’t given enough thought to the chemicals in these products – many of which can contain EDCs, or endocrine-disrupting chemicals. EDCs are now linked to a growing list of hormonal system problems. Since some forms of migraine headaches are hormone related, it’s a [...]
Link to an article about the low fat no fat lifestyle. http://headaches.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/fl/How-Can-I-Prevent-Migraines-in-My-Child.htm?nl=1
Headaches from an infection? Headaches with Fever Headaches are common and usually nothing to worry about. But if you have a fever in addition to your headache, then it's a good idea to talk with your healthcare provider to make sure there is nothing more serious (like an infection) going on. Fever and headaches can [...]
5 Migraine Myths Dispel the Myths, Reveal the Facts By Colleen Doherty, MD Due to the common occurrence of migraine, there is a plethora of information out there to help you better understand your diagnosis, treatment, and how to cope. This information, however, can be quite misleading and downright false. Let's review five common migraine myths [...]
These tips come from Gina Brower at Strive2B.com, our favorite Health Coach. She is available for your health questions at strive2bcoach@gmail.com and 408-876-7528 1) Reduce or eliminate caffeine. Ups and downs of caffeine include dehydration and blood suger swings. Sugar cravings may become more frequent. 2) Drink water. Sugar cravings are sometimes a sign of dehydration. [...]
We welcome our new massage therapist Cynthia Graham on Tuesday and Thursday. You might be able to use your insurance for massage therapy - contact the doctor for more information. If you are a new client, you receive $10 off your first massage. Use our online app www.theheadachedr.appointy.com to book your appointment for massage day or [...]