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It’s amazing to have so many neuromodulation options for migraine treatment, but how do you choose which one to use? Which neuromodulation device is best for YOU? First, let’s recap the available devices on the market: Single-Pulse Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation | eNeura® (sTMS) Cefaly was the next device to market, approved for migraine prevention in…
read moreI am delighted to share with all of you some holiday gift ideas perfect for those loved ones in your life who suffer from headache or migraine. Scroll down and check them out! I've included explanations on each gift idea as well as helpful hints on who these items could be perfect for — links…
read moreFirst, let’s compare acetaminophen and ibuprofen, as both are used to treat tension-type headache (TTH). When reviewing the data, most studies show that ibuprofen is more effective than acetaminophen for treating this condition. In one study, patients administered 400mg of ibuprofen had better and faster pain relief than those who received 1,000mg of acetaminophen. Both…
read moreI’ve always wanted to be in medicine. Growing up I felt a great need to understand people, to hear about what was affecting them, and to help them in any way I could. I remember watching my mom suffer from debilitating migraine attacks. I would find her crying in the bathroom, holding her head in…
read moreGluten: a family of proteins found in grains, including wheat, rye, spelt, and barley. Celiac Disease: an autoimmune condition that can cause damage to the intestines if gluten is not eliminated from the diet. Gluten Sensitivity: may cause digestive symptoms similar to those of people with celiac disease but does not cause intestinal damage or trigger the…
read more1. What is migraine? Do we know why it happens? Migraine is a chronic neurologic disease characterized by attacks lasting from 4 to 72 hours, usually located on one side of the head, associated with moderate to severe pain intensity, throbbing in quality, made worse with activity and associated with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to…
read moreMigraine headaches can be debilitating, and undue stress can exacerbate the condition, creating new problems. Mount Sinai Center for Headache and Facial Pain and an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, provides some suggestions for how to manage your headaches when life gets stressful. What’s the difference between…
read moreEssentials of Sleep Hygiene and Stimulus Control: Maintain regular bed and wake times (within 1 hour or less) including weekends. Avoid napping. Avoid caffeine after lunch. Avoid alcohol and cigarettes before bed. Avoid going to bed hungry. Avoid excessive liquids before bed (drink no more than 1 cup of liquid in the 4 hours prior…
read moreThrilled to announce the publication of my book, _______________________ I wrote “Integrative Headache Medicine: An Evidence-Based Guide for Clinicians” as the foundational principles of my practice. Filled with illuminating, evidence-based approaches in headache medicine for using traditional medical therapies in conjunction with alternative approaches to care, I hope you find my work a comprehensive, practical…
read moreHow Does Pregnancy Impact Migraines? About 3-6% of women can experience their first migraine during pregnancy. In this setting, migraine typically occurs during the first trimester and is most often migraine with aura Migraine typically improve during the second and third trimesters. Increasing levels of estrogen are credited with providing improvement beginning towards the end…
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