Category Archives: Migraine treatment

Migraines and Massage Treatment – Effective?

Not everyone who suffers from migraines is able to, or necessarily wants to, treat them using medicinal drugs. Pharmaceuticals are not for everyone. Massage is one potential therapy which may be considered by those migraine sufferers who, for whatever reason, … Continue reading

Migraines and Chills – Why Do Sufferers Get Cold?

There are many different symptoms which can be part of a migraine attack. Nausea and an aversion to bright lights are two, but for some migraine sufferers chills can be another – and one which can happen days before the … Continue reading

Which Forms Of Psychotherapy Can Bring Migraine Relief?

There are plenty of different types of psychotherapy that can be effective in reducing the frequency and/or intensity of migraines. Some of these include: Muscle Relaxation This relaxation can slow down the nervous system, regulate the heart rate, blood pressure, … Continue reading

How Psychotherapy Can Help Migraine Sufferers

Tablets are good, but they aren’t the be-all and end-all when it comes to treating medical conditions. Alternative treatments such as acupuncture, physiotherapy, and much more can be effective in relieving certain conditions. One thing which has proved helpful with … Continue reading

How Dogs Can Help With Migraines

A key thing when it comes to dealing with a migraine attack is being prepared for it. This can include having somewhere dark and quiet ready where you can go until the attack is over; already having drinks, snacks, ice … Continue reading

Can CoQ10 Help Prevent Migraines?

There are a few different vitamins and nutrients which have been credited with reducing the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks. Magnesium is one, riboflavin is another, and Coenzyme Q10 is a third. Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10 for short, has … Continue reading

The Pros and Cons of Acupuncture for Migraines

Alternative therapies are popular among a lot of migraine sufferers as a means of treating migraines. Not only are they generally less likely to have side effects than pharmaceutical drugs, but many alternative therapies can be taken or conducted alongside … Continue reading

The Calcium-Magnesium-Migraine Link

We all know that vitamins and minerals are a vital part of a healthy diet, but with migraine sufferers some of them can have a huge impact on the frequency and severity of their migraine attacks. Calcium and magnesium are … Continue reading

Botox and Migraines – What Are The Risks?

Botox and its role in preventing migraines has been the subject of many studies and, following positive findings, was approved by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency in 2010 for the treatment of chronic migraines. Botox is probably more … Continue reading

Fighting Migraines With Green Light

  Migraine sufferers will know well the pain of being around flickering bulbs and harsh fluorescent strip-lights. Not all lighting is migraineur-friendly, and some of it is of such a bad or triggering quality that it helps to bring on … Continue reading