Can MigreLief Help Cluster Headaches?

CLUSTER HEADACHES We are often asked if MigreLief can also help with persistent, recurrent headaches in a temporal pattern such as Cluster Headaches. People with migraines often misdiagnose themselves with cluster headaches and many physicians tell their patients they have migraine/cluster headaches due to overlapping symptoms. Intractable temporal headaches or Clusters are not as completely distinct from migraines as some would think (they are different, but there is some overlap in the disorders and treatments). Because they respond (to...

Why There’s Always Room for Dessert

We have all eaten many meals where we are completely full, maybe even stuffed, and we can’t eat another bite of the main course, but still find room to eat some tempting treat or dessert. These researchers explored how our bodies react when aroused by irresistible treats. They suggest that regardless of how full we are, our bodies are chemically predisposed to seek gratification from foods that we love.

Migraine Increase in Men with Erectile Dysfunction

A recent study found a correlation between having erectile dysfunction (ED) and also having been diagnosed with migraines.

STUDY CONFIRMS GOOD NEWS FOR CHRONIC MIGRAINE SUFFERERS

A recent study by researchers at the Harvard Medical School confirms good news for chronic migraine sufferers.

[Study] Risks of Taking Pain Killers For Migraines

Prescription pain killers such as Vicodin (hydrocodone) OxyContin (oxycodone), Opana (oxymorphone) and methadone can cause significant rebound headaches in chronic migraineurs who use these drugs. The over-use of these drugs is alarming. There were enough prescriptions written for these drugs in 2010 to medicate every adult in America, around the clock for a month. The drug companies are laughing all the way to the bank. In 1999, 4000 deaths due to these drugs were reported. Just 9 years later that...

Study Supports Link Between Migraines and Depression

Dr. Marc Siegel and Dr. David Samadi weighed in on Fox News Live this morning regarding a recent study that supports a connection between migraines and depression. He stated, “90% of all headaches we have are migraines. It’s a very good study but we don’t know if it’s the fact that you have migraines that make you depressed… maybe your lifestyle changes, maybe it’s intractable because you are so bothered by the headaches. Or is there something that the migraine...

Simple Hints on How to Reduce the Risk of Getting a Migraine

Here are a few helpful hints that can reduce your chance of developing a migraine.

BIRTH CONTROL PILLS AND THE RISK OF BLOOD CLOTS

Two recent studies have suggested that certain birth control pills that contain the progestin, “Drospirenone” may have 2 to 3 times the risk of causing blood clots (Venous thromboembolism, VTE) than other birth control pills that do not contain this form of progestin.

Migraines and Decreased Risk of Breast Cancer

A new study published in the July issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, confirmed the findings of a smaller study published last year...

Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Worth the Risk?

Women experiencing symptoms of menopause should consider natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). There are many known side-effects to hormone replacement therapy making all natural options a sensible alternative.

Still Suffering Migraines? This Story Will Give You Hope!

MigreLief continues to change the lives of migraine sufferers world wide. This uplifting MigreLief success story and letter of appreciation will give you hope if you are still suffering migraine headaches.

Migraines and Menopause

Women approaching menopause may experience less migraines while others may experience migraines for the first time. A recent study at the European Neurological Society found....