migraines

MSG, or monosodium glutamate, sometimes also called just sodium gluatamate, is a salt made from glutamic acid.  MSG is a naturally occurring product derived from a non-essential amino acid.

Recently, the first licensing of Botox as a migraine medication took place in the U.K.  Licensed by MHRA, Botox will now be available as a migraine medication for those suffering from chronic migraine conditions.  These will include adults who suffer from at least fifteen days a month of headaches with

Did you know that only 1% percent of us ever live our entire lives without experiencing a headache at some point? What about migraine headaches? According to a study approximately 25% of women and 8% of men will have a migraine at some point in their life time.

Chronic pain is one of the most devastating health related conditions of our age.  Unfortunately, many, many people suffer from untreated pain.  While pain levels vary of course, dealing with pain in whatever capacity can be a huge challenge.  Whether it be merely a migraine headache or chronic back pain or a more severe acute illness, being in pain can destroy your body and your

Millions of people suffer from headaches on a daily basis-most of them are women. Headaches can be triggered by a variety of different things and each person responds to outside stimulus differently. They can be caused by diet, stress, lack of sleep, stiff muscles in the neck or back, and dehydration. Commonly, headaches are brought on by diet.

An interesting new study has found a link between migraines and breast cancer. Women who suffer from migraines are at a lower risk of getting breast cancer in their life time. This is the first study of this kind. The study examines the hormonal link between extreme migraines (which are associated with vomiting, extreme pain, sensitivity to light, and nausea) and breast cancer in women of all ages.

The study found that women who suffer from extreme migraines have a 30% less risk of getting breast cancer. As there are many different types of breast cancer, the study concluded that those who had a history of migraines were at a lower risk for the most common types of breast cancer which are driven by hormones such as estrogen receptor-positive and progesterone receptor-positive cancers.

Though many people think of getting a massage as an indulgence, massages should be used as part of a regular health routine. Massages are great for both treatment of specific conditions and maintaining health. Massages are great for blood circulation, an active and healthy sex life, stress relief, to increase the flow of energy throughout the body, and even to relieve migraines and stress headaches.