Feverfew and ginger treat migraine
The drug class, triptans is considered the “gold standard” of migraine therapy. Yet, they have limitations and many patients are...
Reviewing non-pharmacological options to prevent migraine
At the University of Turin, in Italy, researchers reviewed the evidence. And contributors to the US Headache Consortium tell us...
Little evidence supports CAM for childhood headaches
Dr. Stewart Tepper from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio reports that “parents frequently ask healthcare professionals to provide ‘natural’...
Foods and supplements to help manage migraine
Reviewers from The New York Headache Center concluded, “The identification of food triggers, with the help of food diaries, is...
CAM for migraine in children
Parents frequently ask healthcare professionals to provide “natural” migraine care for their children, says Dr. Stewart Tepper at the Cleveland...
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What not to take before surgery
OK, you’re scheduled for surgery, and you take herbals. Does your surgeon know what you take? Be smart. If you...
Magnesium to prevent migraine?
Here’s a quote to consider. “From beta-blockers to magnesium [Mg], — serendipity has guided migraine research. We may seem to...