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According to Johns Hopkins, migraines may affect more than 12% of the adult population in the US. Migraines can strike suddenly, leaving you searching for relief as quickly as possible. Building a personalized emergency migraine relief kit can make a big difference, providing you with the essentials to manage pain and reduce triggers wherever you are. Here’s how to create an effective migraine relief kit, including key items that can soothe symptoms and offer comfort until the pain subsides.
For many people who suffer from migraines, seasonal changes—especially the transition to winter—can intensify their frequency or severity. According to the Mayo Clinic, as temperatures drop, air pressure fluctuates, and exposure to light changes, those who experience migraines may find that their symptoms worsen or become more unpredictable with changing seasons. In this post, we’ll explore the reasons behind this seasonal sensitivity and offer tips to help migraine sufferers manage their...
As we approach the Fourth of July, it's important to remember those who have served our country amidst our celebrations. Veterans face a higher risk of health issues as a result of deployment, and migraines are no exception. Various aspects of deployment can increase the risk of migraine headaches in veterans.
The phrase "have you tried exercise?" is all too familiar to any chronically ill person, including migraine sufferers. Well-meaning friends, family members, and even health professionals often make this suggestion to help combat the pain or discomfort one experiences routinely. So, what about migraines and exercise—do they actually help?
Most people spend the majority of their day at work. Because one in four women and one in sixteen men suffer from migraines, the probability is high that you have employees who are migraineurs — people who get migraines.
We've long known about dietary triggers for migraines. Still, in a spot of good news, research suggests a link between dietary fiber and migraine attacks. A study published in Frontiers of Nutrition shows that lacking dietary fiber could contribute to migraines.
How often do you find yourself holding your breath, tensing your neck and back muscles, or grinding your teeth? These and other stress behaviors may contribute to your migraine symptoms, even triggering an attack.
With Turkey Day coming, it seems like a good time to talk about tyramine headaches. Before you become befuddled with your excellent feast, you might want to consult your headache diary to see if you are one of those who are sensitive to tyramine, a chemical produced in foods from the natural breakdown of the amino acid tyrosine.
It seems like 2020 has been one giant migraine trigger, doesn't it? Now the holidays are coming, and that can be a significantly stressful time for migraineurs. The last quarter of the year is awash in preparing, spending, traveling, and other challenges; how can you hope to reach January unscathed?
According to the Migraine Research Foundation, around 39 million Americans suffer from migraines. Globally, the number is over one billion. One common trigger for migraine sufferers is photophobia or light sensitivity.
Bright or flashing lights may trigger migraines, particularly in those susceptible to them. So it may surprise you to know that a form of light therapy may prove useful in reducing the number and severity of migraine attacks.
