Oxygen Therapy and Migraines
In 1939, Mr Charles E. Rhein reported to Dr Alvarez that he had successfully treated people suffering with severe migraine attacks by giving them pure oxygen to breathe.
Category Archives: History of migraines
Migraine Friendly via a Fragrance-Free Policy
Since 2009, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has had a fragrance-free policy in place in all of its offices. If you are a migraine sufferer who finds that strong smells are one of your migraine triggers … Continue reading
Migraines and Three DIY Acupressure Points
Acupressure and acupuncture are closely related. Both involve stimulating pressure points along energy lines which run through the body. Both practices stem from ancient Chinese culture. Importantly, both are also used as an alternative treatment for migraine.
A Few Historic Migraine Treatments To Avoid
Migraines have been around for as long as there have been people to have them. Which begs the question; how did our ancestors treat their migraines? They couldn’t take advantage of painkillers, so what did they do? And would we … Continue reading
Reading Through the History of Migraines
Migraines are a debilitating condition that can often be overlooked by society, or hidden by sufferers for fear of stigmatisation. Hardly surprising when migraines can be thought of as “just a bad headache” by the unenlightened. Migraines can also be … Continue reading