Ever wonder why your friend with migraine always cancels at the last minute? Or why your coworker with migraine misses so much work? Migraine is an invisible illness – so migraines are hard to explain to someone who has never experienced them. Not to mention that there are many misconceptions about migraine floating around. Some see people with migraine as oversensitive or flaky, assuming migraines are simply an excuse to skip work or cancel plans. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth. In this article, we’ll shed some light on some of the most common misconceptions people have about...

If you or a loved one is a “prisoner” of migraine, this information could change your life. When it comes to chronic migraine, PREVENTION is by far the most sensible choice. The alternative to prevention may be treating the symptoms of migraine pain for a lifetime. Migraines should not be a lifestyle. A PROPER PREVENTIVE REGIMEN INCLUDES LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO REDUCE STRESS AND AVOID TRIGGERS PLUS NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE "MIGRAINE BRAIN." Few physicians or researchers who are experts on migraines would deny that “STRESS” can be a major factor in the occurrence of migraines. Making a few minor changes...

If you suffer from migraines, you know how much stress can contribute to certain attacks. Of course illness can add to the stress of everyday life, so it makes sense, that the stronger our immune systems are in resisting illness, the less stress we will be exposed to, as well. Therefore eating a diet that contains foods that can reduce stress and enhance our immune systems, will not only increase our over-all wellness levels, but may also reduce the number and intensity of migraines that occur. (and possibly other types of headaches too.) When under stress we seek “comfort” and...