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Migraine with aura may lead to heart attack for women

Women who have migraines with aura, which are often visual disturbances such as flashing lights, may be more likely to have problems with their heart and blood vessels, and those on newer contraceptives may be at higher risk for blood clots, according to two studies that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to 23, 2013.

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A Genetic Link Between Epilepsy and Migraine

Findings published in Epilepsia, a journal of the International League Against Epilepsy, indicate that having a strong family history of seizure disorders increases the chance of having migraine with aura (MA).

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Dr. Frank Lipman by Dr. Frank Lipman

After 30 years of practicing Medicine, I have learned that for any chronic illness or ailment, treating underlying imbalances and dysfunctions is more important than making a diagnosis and naming the disease.

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Exercise for Migraine Prevention

Research from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has shown that exercise is just as good as drugs at preventing migraines.

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Dr. Alexander Mauskop by Dr. Alexander Mauskop

Vertigo and Migraine

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 »

 

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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