Until recently migraines weren’t thought to leave a permanent mark on the brain. Yes, they’re absolutely horrendous while you’re going through them, but once they’re over they’re over. However, according to a study published in the journal Neurology, it seems … Continue reading
Karl Spencer Lashley was a prominent psychologist and behaviourist between the 1930s and 50s. He also happened to suffer from migraines with aura. Although primarily his research focused on locating which areas in the brain were responsible for learning and … Continue reading
Following the introduction of the 2010 Equality Act “employers must make reasonable adjustments to accommodate a worker with a disability”. Under this act a person is disabled if they have a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and … Continue reading
Much of what we know today in terms of migraine definition and treatment can be attributed to one man and those who he worked with; Harold George Wolff. Commonly cited as the “father of modern headache research” he spent thirty … Continue reading
New migraine treatments are being cited all the time. The latest cures and preventative treatments range from the latest pharmaceutical drugs to the truly obscure home remedies. Everyone is different and it’s whatever works for you. Sadly though not everyone … Continue reading
Cool name but what does it do and how does it help migraines? Bio comes from the Greek ‘bios’, meaning life, and feedback comes from, well that’s just a report isn’t it, so biofeedback is literally a report on life. … Continue reading
We’ve been scanning our bookshelves and looking to find some of the best reads out there for migraine sufferers. Art, autobiography, self-help; there are plenty to choose from. Here are a few of our favourites:
No one wants them. Ask anyone who suffers and they’ll tell you straight away that if they could just take a magic pill to make them stop then believe them, they would without a second thought. No one wakes up … Continue reading
Vitamins and minerals are an essential part of a healthy diet. More than that though, some of them might hold a key to reducing migraines.
Caffeine is often listed as a triggering substance for migraines. You’d have a hard time finding a health warning that tells you that you’re not consuming enough caffeine; it’s far more likely that you’ll see an advert telling you to … Continue reading