Today, the differences are minimal, though D.O.s still receive training in osteopathic manipulative treatment and are more likely to work in primary care and rural areas. Research shows no significant differences in patient outcomes between D.O.s and M.D.s.

Wouldn’t  it be nice if the answer to fewer headache days wasn’t lurking in your medicine cabinet, but rather swimming in the nearest body of water? Queue omega-3 fatty acids, the unsung heroes found in fatty fish like salmon, sardines, and mackerel, now making waves in migraine research.

There’s no shame in doing whatever it takes to survive your day. But if survival starts to rely on a pill that was never meant to be taken daily, it might be time to reassess.

Riboflavin is a supplement that may help reduce migraines for some people. While it’s not a cure and may not work for everyone, it’s worth discussing with your healthcare provider, especially if you’re looking for natural ways to manage your migraines.

The company cites evidence that, with this gadget, 79% of acute migraine sufferers saw pain relief and 32% saw resolution of symptoms after a 60-minute session.

Researchers looked at how liraglutide (Saxenda) affected migraine frequency in people with obesity who hadn’t had success with at least two other preventive migraine treatments. Results were promising.

There’s no doubt about it. Dizziness can be disabling. Whether it is dizziness from a stroke, from dehydration, heart failure, or some rare condition like semicircular canal dehiscence, being unable to get from A to B can make you M A D.

Nothing beats water when it comes to refueling when your tank is low. But sometimes water isn’t enough. Especially if you’ve been exercising, or nauseated and vomiting from migraine attacks, or if the bland taste has got you bored, there are several ways you can juice up nature’s most abundant and invaluable resource. 

Omega-3 fatty acids, which sardines are rich in, have been studied for their anti-inflammatory properties and possible neurological benefits.

It can feel patronizing. It’s invasive. It’s stigmatizing. As a physician, I hate that most laboratory assays still refer to this test as a “urine drug screen” or “drug screen”. Using the word DRUG immediately brings back memories of drug lords in Sicario or the meth lab in Breaking Bad.

If you experience migraines triggered or worsened by bright or flickering lights, FL-41 glasses might be a game-changer.

The American Headache Society considers lifestyle modifications as a critical component for the prevention and treatment of migraine. But what lifestyle modifications? What is “optimal hydration”? How is a headache diary going to help me? We’re here to answer these questions and more.