Migraines & Headaches

As the air turns crisp and the leaves change to hues of orange and red, many of us look forward to the cozy, comforting vibes… Read More »Fall Migraines: Understanding Triggers and Tips for Relief

Hormones play a significant role in many bodily functions, and for some individuals, they can also trigger debilitating migraines. Menstrual migraines, closely tied to hormonal… Read More »The Connection Between Hormones and Menstrual Migraines

You probably are very aware that Botox, or Botulinum Toxin, is used to reduce the look of wrinkles and lines on the face. You might also be aware that injections of Botox can help reduce the incidence of migraine headaches. In fact, Botox has multiple cosmetic and medical benefits for disorders relating to the nervous or muscular systems. Let’s learn about Dystonia treatment using Botulinum Toxin.

It’s no secret we live in stressful times. There is never enough time to accomplish everything we want to do, world news is frightening, technology is becoming more complicated, and we are finding it harder to communicate with one another even though we constantly are digitally connected. For a young person in college, these situations can lead to a physical reaction and many times a migraine. Here is a headache disorder guide for college students.

For many women who don’t pay attention to the calendar for predicting when their menstrual cycle will start, they get an obvious reminder. Two days before their period they are hit with a throbbing migraine. This is the relationship between migraines and hormones. We will explain.

Have you ever turned to a family member or co-worker to remark, “you are in a real brain fog today.” It means they are not concentrating on what they are doing, they’re losing focus, or not paying attention to what needs to be done. Now, what if that person is you? You may not realize what is happening, but others are. Let’s dive into what you should know about migraines and brain fog.

If you suffer with migraines or other headache disorders you typically already know that light can affect your condition. It’s almost impossible to avoid light unless you stay in bed with the covers over your head every single day. That’s not happening, so let’s understand how light triggers affect headache disorders.

Many people have scents that remind them of good times, and there are others who want to puke at certain smells. Osmophobia is defined as a heightened sensitivity or aversion to smells. This may be how odors can trigger a migraine. Since it is a common symptom with migraine sufferers, let’s look deeper.

We know what you’re thinking—being forced to think about migraine headaches all the time would be your least favorite pastime. Looked at another way, the quote, “What gets measured gets managed,” can be applied to our healthcare. If you want to manage your migraine attacks, you should look at the benefits of tracking your migraines.