NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A history of migraine without aura is associated with the occurrence of spontaneous cervical artery dissection (sCAD), a blood vessel rupture that is a common cause of stroke in young adults, Italian investigators report. Studies examining a link between migraine and sCAD have yielded conflicting results. To further clarify any […]
P. S. Sándor, MD, L. Di Clemente, MD, G. Coppola, MD, U. Saenger, A. Fumal, MD, D. Magis, MD, L. Seidel, MSc, R. M. Agosti, MD and J. Schoenen, MD, PhD NEUROLOGY 2005;64:713-715 ABSTRACT Riboflavin, which improves energy metabolism similarly to coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), is effective in migraine prophylaxis. We compared CoQ10 (3 × 100 mg/day) […]
In addition to sensitivity to light and noise, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and visual disturbances, those who suffer from migraine attacks may have another, more serious, side effect to worry about: An increased risk for cardiovascular disease. A study, which involved nearly 6000 participants provided a cardiovascular risk profile of those who suffer from migraine attacks […]
Petasites hybridus root (butterbur) is an effective preventive treatment for migraine R. B. Lipton, MD, H. Göbel, MD, PhD, K. M. Einhäupl, MD, K. Wilks, MD and A. Mauskop, MD Neurology December 28, 2004 vol. 63 no. 12 2240-2244 Objective: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of a standardized special root extract from the plant Petasites hybridus as a preventive therapy for migraine. […]
Morris Maizels MD, Andrew Blumenfeld MD, Raoul Burchette MS Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain Volume 44, Issue 9, pages 885–890, October 2004 Objective.—To determine the efficacy for migraine prophylaxis of a compound containing a combination of riboflavin, magnesium, and feverfew. Background.—Previous studies of magnesium and feverfew for migraine prophylaxis have found conflicting […]
By Alan R. Gaby, MD Healthnotes Newswire (May 26, 2005)—Supplementing with relatively small amounts of riboflavin (vitamin B2) may reduce the frequency and severity of migraines in chronic sufferers, reports a study in Headache (2004;44:885–90). Previous studies showing that riboflavin can prevent migraines used 400 mg per day, which is at least 200 times the […]
The Experts Speak Migraine and Melatonin Mario F. P. Peres, M.D., Ph.D. Al. Joquim Eugenio de Lima 881 cj 708, 01403-001 Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil E-mail: Mario F.P. Peres, Ph.D., M.D. “Melatonin, 3 mg, is Effective for Migraine Prevention,” Neurology, August 2004(2 of 2);63:757. #42194 (11/2004) Kirk Hamilton: Could you please share with us your educational […]
By Maureen Williams, ND Moderate aerobic exercise reduces the frequency, intensity, and duration of migraine headaches in people who have migraines without aura, according to a study published in Cephalalgia (2003;23:972–6). People with migraines suffer episodes of severe headache, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. Visual disturbances or unusual head sensations, known as an aura, […]
Study Highlights the “Exceptional Usefulness” of Treatment By Editorial Staff Acupuncture Today April, 2001, Vol. 02, Issue 04 According to the National Headache Foundation, as many as 28 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches each year.1 Migraines can be caused by a variety of physical and environmental factors, including diet, stress, allergens, menstruation, and changes in […]
Peter J. Tuchin, GradDipChiro, DipOHS, Henry Pollard, GradDipChiro, GradDipAppSc, Rod Bonello, DC, DO Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 91-95, February 2000 Abstract Objective: To assess the efficacy of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) in the treatment of migraine. Design: A randomized controlled trial of 6 months’ duration. The trial consisted of […]
Nelson CF, Bronfort G, Evans R, Boline P, Goldsmith C, Anderson AV. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1998 Oct;21(8):511-9. Center for Clinical Studies, Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA. cnelson@nwchiro.edu BACKGROUND: Migraine headache affects approximately 11 million adults in the United States. Spinal manipulation is a common alternative therapy for headaches, but its efficacy […]