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My Head Hurts Migraine Support Group June 3rd

By Migraine Relief Center on April 29, 2014

We're pleased to announce that we will now be offering a support group for migraine suffererers interested in learning more about migraine surgery. 

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Are Your Migraines Hurting Your Brain?

By Migraine Relief Center on April 29, 2014

Neurobiology researchers from Peking University and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania recently published a study on the negative effects of sleep deprivation. They subjected laboratory mice to short and long periods of sleeplessness and then looked at their locus coeruleus, the nerves that interact with cognitive function and control alertness in general. The research findings show that long-term loss of sleep can cause brain damage by diminishing brain cells by...

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What's Better for Your Migraines: Surgery or Medication?

By Migraine Relief Center on April 25, 2014
Surgical procedures to prevent migraines are increasingly being considered as the best treatment option for qualified patients. In recent months, nerve decompression surgery has been featured on the television program The Doctors. Also, the School of Medicine at Southern Illinois University now has a clinic dedicated to migraine surgery. 
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What Are Ocular Migraines?

By Migraine Relief Center on April 22, 2014

In recent years, a number of professional athletes who ply their trade in American team sports have come forward with their experiences with migraines. Tennis star Serena Williams and football legend Terrell Owens come to mind, but one of the best-known professional athletes in terms of their migraine conditions is shooting guard Dwayne Wade of the Miami Heat. 

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How Do Homeopathic and Natural Remedies Work for Migraines?

By Migraine Relief Center on April 18, 2014
he United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the use of an electronic headband that migraine patients can wear to both alleviate and prevent headache episodes. As the first such device approved by the FDA, it has been described as a breakthrough alternative for patients who wish to take a break from the medication-intensive regimes often prescribed by migraine specialists. 
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What is a Basilar Migraine?

By Migraine Relief Center on April 11, 2014

Some migraines are scarier than others, but the type known as basilar migraines are truly terrifying. What is it about these migraines that make them so frightening and alarming?

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Can Grinding Your Teeth Cause Migraines?

By Migraine Relief Center on April 8, 2014
A recent survey of people across the United Kingdom found that nearly a third of residents of the Scottish metropolis of Glasgow suffer from bruxism, a condition whereby patients tend to grind their teeth excessively. As a temporomandibular condition, bruxism can potentially trigger migraine episodes
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Migraine Relief Center at Houston's Ultimate Women's Expo!

By Migraine Relief Center on April 2, 2014

The Migraine Relief Center will be at the Ultimate Women's Expo in Houston this weekend on Saturday April 5th and Sunday April 6th. The expo is located in the Houston Reliant Center. 

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Is the Weather Triggering Your Migraines?

By Migraine Relief Center on April 1, 2014

The polar vortex weather phenomenon that has been wreaking havoc in many parts of the United States with frigid winter conditions may have also played a part in causing many workers to call in sick due to severe headache episodes. 

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How Migraines Affect the Brain

By Migraine Relief Center on March 25, 2014
Although medical researchers have not yet determined the precise mechanism and genesis of migraines, there is a greater focus on the neurobiological aspect of this condition. Migraines were once thought to be of a purely vascular nature, but they are now believed to more intrinsically related to brain chemistry. For this reason, researchers are also investigating how migraines can impact brain function and overall health.
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