What are migraines? Migraines are a primary headache disorder involving episodes of strong headaches, which are sometimes accompanied by visual or sensory symptoms (called “aura”) and nausea, vomiting, blurred vision and cognitive impairment. Millions of people suffer from migraines worldwide. Although migraines are often caused by genetic factors, about [...]
What are migraines? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), up to 15% of the world’s population suffers from recurrent migraines. Migraines are a complex headache disorder, and are characterized by recurrent moderate to severe headaches. The onset of migraines typically occurs around puberty, and recurrent migraine episodes typically occur throughout one’s lifetime. Migraine [...]
Neck Pain and Migraine Headache If you suffer from headaches, most times you will notice neck stiffness or tightness. You may always feel pulled forward in your posture, can’t get your shoulders back. You may have been told that you have “rocks in your shoulders and upper back”. You can’t check your blind spots [...]
After being in the chronic pain area for 15 years now, I’m always learning about new triggers for headaches and migraines. Some are traditional, and some are things we encounter every day and not think that they could be the cause. When it comes down to it, inflammation is the single thing that unites [...]
Gluten and Migraine You may need to avoid gluten in your meal. Gluten is a protein present in carbohydrate foods such as wheat, rye or barely. Recent studies have established a possible connection between gluten and migraines. Gluten may trigger migraines in some persons. A study recently conducted has established a connection between celiac disease [...]
