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How RFK, Jr’s policies might affect my migraine treatment

At first glance, there is no concern with a more critical appraisal of the evidence supporting clinical therapeutics. I have said it before, Medications are toxins with positive side effects. But selective readers, perhaps like Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, might stop reading that sentence after seeing “Medications are toxins.” Let’s unpack this.

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Can AI help your headaches?

AI is everywhere. And don’t be fooled, there is intelligence in artificial intelligence. But there is only so much that AI can answer when it comes to your healthcare. The internet is riddled with misinformation.

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Throwing some shade on migraine attacks

Blue-filtered lenses, often marketed as “blue light glasses” or migraine glasses, have become a popular tool for people seeking relief from migraine attacks triggered or worsened by light exposure. And unlike many treatments for migraines, they are available without a prescription.

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A good night’s sleep

Sleep is a natural healer of many ailments. And when you’re not sleeping, your body is not recovering. Getting quality shut-eye is the bedrock of good health, boosting everything from memory to mood. 

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A fish a day keeps the doctor away

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.

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Riboflavin and Migraine: Can Vitamin B2 Help Your Headaches?

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.

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Is This Migraine Treatment Device Worth It?

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.

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Hydration for headaches

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. 

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Welcome to Migraine Free Living

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.

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