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Dr. Alexander Mauskop by Dr. Alexander Mauskop

Music Relieves Migraines

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.

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Dr. Alexander Mauskop by Dr. Alexander Mauskop

Vitamin D and Migraine Headaches

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.

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Dr. Alexander Mauskop by Dr. Alexander Mauskop

Noise, Stress and Migraine Headaches

Noise is a well-known trigger of migraine headaches.

 

Recent findings by WHO researchers indicate that excessive exposure to noise causes other health hazards as well.

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Dr. Alexander Mauskop by Dr. Alexander Mauskop

Dental Migraine

 

Pain of migraine can be localized to the face and around the mouth according to two recent reports.

 

Dr. Gaul and colleagues reported in the journal Cephalalgia on two patients who had dental pain as well as typical migraine symptoms, including Continue reading »

 

Turmeric - New Hope for Tendinitis

A derivative of a common spice found in Indian curries offers hope of a new treatment for tendinitis, an international team of researchers has shown.

 

They have found that curcumin, a derivative of turmeric, may help reduce inflammation associated with tendinitis.

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by Dr. Leo Galland

Sick Building, Sick People

Chances are you are exposed to indoor air pollution in the house where you live or the building where you work.

 

When was the last time you were exposed to fresh paint, new carpets, a copier or laser printer? 

 

What about cleaning products, nail polish remover or other solvents?

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