Dr. Alexander Mauskop

Depression and Migraine Headaches

by Dr. Alexander Mauskop

Depression (and anxiety) is 2-3 times more common in those suffering from migraines than in people without migraines.

High Cholesterol Linked to Migraine with Aura

by Dr. Alexander Mauskop

Having migraines with aura increases the risk of having increased total cholesterol and triglycerides.

Vertigo and Migraine

by Dr. Alexander Mauskop

Vertigo is a common symptom in patients with migraine headaches.

It appears that obverse is also true – migraine is very common in patients with vertigo. Continue reading »

Music Relieves Migraines

by Dr. Alexander Mauskop

Two recent studies suggest that music can relieve migraine headaches in children and relieve pain.

In a study of 58 children with migraine headaches published in the European Journal of Pain music therapy was compared to a placebo pill and an herbal supplement, butterbur.

Magnesium for Migraine Prevention

by Dr. Alexander Mauskop

Magnesium is effective in preventing migraine headaches, according to a new study published in the journal Magnesium Research.

The researchers found that patients treated with magnesium, compared to those treated with placebo, had fewer migraine attacks and the attacks were milder.

Vitamin D and Migraine Headaches

by Dr. Alexander Mauskop

Vitamin D deficiency has become a very popular topic in lay and professional literature, and deservedly so.

Vitamin D is important not only for bone health, but for normal functioning of many organs. Its deficiency appears to be much more common than it was previously suspected.