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...Biofeedback is a painless, noninvasive process that uses electrical sensors to monitor the body’s functions and provide information on a computer or video display. With biofeedback, the physiological responses of...

...Peppermint is a common herb that grows throughout North America and Europe. It is often used to flavor foods and products, such as chewing gum, toothpaste, and cosmetics. Peppermint has...

...Flaxseed and the flax plant have been used for thousands of years for health and industrial applications. Also known as linseed or Linum usitatissimum, flaxseed is often used as natural remedy and...

...Calcium channel blockers are most often used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Some drugs in this class have been used to prevent migraine attacks, since they are easy to...

...Propranolol, which treats high blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms, chest pain, and other heart symptoms, is also approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for preventing migraine attacks...

...Treximet (sumatriptan and naproxen sodium) is a prescription drug used to treat acute migraine headaches with or without aura in people 12 years of age and older. Treximet is designed...

...A complete review of a migraine sufferer’s health history is necessary when making a migraine diagnosis. Doctors must understand what other health issues you might be experiencing to see if...

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...The symptoms of sinus headaches and the symptoms of migraines are very similar. In fact, studies show that most people who think they suffer from sinus headaches actually have migraines...

...Often when a person has migraines, another person in their family also suffers from migraines. Therefore most migraine headaches doctors and researchers agree that susceptibility to migraines tend to run...

...Vertigo or dizziness can be one of the many symptoms of migraine. Vertigo can make people feel like they are spinning, dizzy, off-balance, or moving when standing or sitting still...

...Sometimes when you stand up too quickly, you may experience a feeling of lightheadedness. It may feel as if you might faint or pass out, like a bit of dizziness...

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...Temporal arteritis is also called giant cell arteritis or cranial arteritis. It is a form of vasculitis - inflamed arteries - that affects the temporal arteries, those on the temple...

...Acupressure is a technique from traditional Chinese medicine that many people use for relief from pain. Some people with migraine get relief from their symptoms using acupressure. Sometimes called pressure...

...Valerian is an herb that is often used as a dietary supplement, most commonly as a sleep aid. The official name is Valeriana officinalis, and it has been used medicinally...

...Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is an essential vitamin. It has gained popularity as a supplement for the prevention of migraine attacks. It is found in some food sources, is added to...

...The unpredictable nature of migraines make it very difficult for many migraine sufferers to actively participate in a robust social life. Many say migraines and social life don’t mix because...

...Topiramate is approved for the prevention of migraine in people ages 12 and older. It is taken by mouth as preventive therapy to reduce migraine frequency. For those with frequent...

...It is well known that women suffer from migraines three times as often as men. Migraines are often blamed on hormonal changes in women that occur during menarche, the beginning...