Blog
Everything to better understand your migraines · Page 3
44 articles
Magnesium for Migraine: Science-Backed Prevention Guide
Which form of magnesium for migraine prevention? Glycinate, citrate or oxide, the dose studied and how long to wait for results. A complete guide.
CGRP Inhibitors for Migraine Prevention: A Complete Guide
Anti-CGRP medications for migraine: how Aimovig, Ajovy, Emgality and Vyepti work, how effective they are, side effects, who qualifies and costs.
Weekend Migraines: Why Attacks Hit When You Finally Relax
Let-down effect, cortisol drop, sleeping in, caffeine withdrawal: why your migraines hit on weekends or vacations, and how to prevent them.
Migraine and Sleep: Why You Wake Up With a Headache
Sleep deprivation, oversleeping, apnea, insomnia: how sleep and migraine affect each other, and how to adjust your sleep habits to reduce attacks.
Migraine and Food: Which Foods Trigger or Protect You?
Tyramine, histamine, MSG, alcohol, chocolate: complete guide to migraine-triggering foods and protective foods. Method to identify your personal triggers.
Menstrual Migraine: When Periods Trigger Migraine Attacks
Menstrual migraine explained: pure vs menstrually-related criteria, the estrogen drop behind attacks, and treatment options to discuss with your doctor.
Triptans Explained: Types, Side Effects and Safety
Sumatriptan, zolmitriptan, rizatriptan: how triptans work, which one to choose, side effects, contraindications. The complete guide.
Migraine Glossary: Every Term Explained Simply
Migraine glossary: 55+ terms like aura, scotoma, CGRP, triptans and photophobia explained in plain English, so you can follow your doctor with ease.
Why Do I Have a Headache Every Day?
Having a headache every day isn't normal. Chronic tension-type headache, medication overuse, transformed migraine: the real causes and what to do.
Ophthalmic Migraine: A Complete Guide
Flashing lights, zigzag lines, blurred vision before the headache: ophthalmic migraine explained. Symptoms, causes, duration and when to worry.
Migraine by the Numbers: What Global Studies Reveal
1.16 billion people live with migraine, the 2nd leading cause of disability under 50. Key migraine statistics from the WHO and Global Burden of Disease.
How to Relieve a Migraine Without Medication
Cold, breathing, acupressure, rest: non-pharmacological techniques to ease a migraine. What actually works, what doesn't, and how to combine them.
