Why Women with Migraine Need Preventive Healthcare
How to Avoid Migraine Headaches While Studying
If you’re a college student who experiences migraine headaches while studying, you’re not alone — between 10% and 18% of college students experience migraine worldwide. Studying for exams can make migraine attacks more intense or more frequent, and a migraine attack can impede your study success. Exams are stressful enough without having to deal with migraine […]
Can Alcohol Cause Migraine Attacks?
After a night out, it’s easy to blame a headache on too much alcohol — and for good reason. Many studies have found a link between alcohol and primary headaches. But what if we took this a step further? Can alcohol cause migraine attacks? Can we consider alcohol as a migraine trigger? Experiencing migraine attacks can […]
10 Foods That Trigger Migraine
Migraine triggers are stimuli that can spark a migraine attack. Some people have seasonal, hormonal or environmental triggers. In other people, specific foods or ingredients can contribute to migraine episodes. A single trigger won’t necessarily set off an attack. Sometimes it takes a combination, such as a bad night’s sleep + a coworker’s strong perfume […]
How to Avoid Common Migraine Triggers
Learning how to avoid migraine attacks is the main priority for anyone who is living with migraine. You should first identify your individual migraine triggers so you can avoid them effectively. Common triggers often include factors like certain foods or drinks, stress, sleep patterns, hormonal fluctuations, and weather changes. When you understand your triggers, you […]
Yoga for Migraine Relief: Does It Really Work?
Explore the benefits of yoga for migraine relief. Yoga, more than a fitness routine, unites body, mind, and spirit, offering stress relief, tension release, and a sense of well-being. While not all yoga practices are equally beneficial for migraines, gentle forms like yoga nidra and restorative yoga are recommended. Awareness of potential triggers during yoga practice, such as certain poses or fragrances, is crucial. With regular practice, yoga can become an effective part of a drug-free migraine treatment routine, alongside tools like CEFALY.
How to Create Healthy Habits for Migraine Prevention
What Is Migraine Threshold Theory?
Sometimes, smelling your coworker’s strong perfume triggers a migraine attack. Other times, it just gets on your nerves. Sometimes, you can enjoy a glass of red wine and feel fine the next day. Other times, you wake up with a horrendous migraine headache. Why do certain sensations only trigger a migraine attack some of the […]
The Prevalence of Migraine Among Military Veterans
Soldiers and veterans are tough – physically, mentally and emotionally. Does this mean they are immune from migraine pain? Absolutely not. Migraine pain hits soldiers and veterans hard and may be triggered by stress, injuries or trauma. Although soldiers may not talk about the pain they feel, it’s still here, impacting their relationships, health and […]
Tips on How to Avoid Migraine When Traveling and Flying
Planning for a much-needed vacation? Here are 6 tips that help you “vacation” from migraine, too.