Why Brain Health Can Feel More Challenging in Late Winter By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD As winter progresses, many people notice changes that are difficult to explain but easy to feel. Energy may be lower. Focus may take more effort. Sleep may feel less restorative. Headaches may become [...]
Auriculotemporal Nerves and Headache: Top 5 Questions By: Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD, and Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS Although migraine can have many causes, many patients can attribute their headaches to the auriculotemporal nerve. In this article, we will briefly talk about why it is important to learn about this nerve and discuss how it influences [...]
The Role of Positioning in Migraine By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Positioning can play a significant role in migraine symptoms; for example, proper positioning can help minimize pressure on sensitive areas of the head and neck. Implementing ergonomic principles at home and in the workplace may be a [...]
Aromatherapy for Soothing Headaches By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Headaches can be debilitating, impacting our daily tasks and productivity levels. While there is the option of mainstream medical therapy, there are also complementary and integrative approaches that can offer additional relief. In today’s blog post, we will dive [...]
5 Questions About Migraine in Pregnancy By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD At the Westport Headache Institute, we often see patients who present with migraine during and after pregnancy. Although it is common knowledge that migraine is associated with changes in hormones, we will take a closer look at [...]
Headache Diaries: Keeping Track of Your Attacks By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Maintaining a headache diary can be beneficial for people with migraine for several reasons. A headache diary can be a useful tool to better understand and manage your headaches. In today’s blog post, we will discuss [...]
Let’s Talk Migraine Misdiagnosis By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Migraine is a common and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. However, accurate diagnosis of migraine is not simple, and there are many individuals who are misdiagnosed.. Understanding the causes, consequences, and potential solutions of migraine misdiagnosis [...]
Prolactin and Oxytocin: Future Targets By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD The pathophysiology of migraine is not yet fully understood. It is well-known that there is the role of inflammatory mediators which are activated by the trigeminovascular system in the brainstem. There are also different chemicals in the brain [...]
Supplements for Migraine Prevention By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Introduction: This week’s blog post will highlight the use of supplements for migraine prevention. Supplements, AKA nutraceuticals, are a type of complementary and integrative medicine (CIM). CIM is often used in combination with mainstream medical therapy. CIM encompasses a [...]
Episodic vs. Chronic Migraine Migraine can be classified by the frequency of monthly migraine days as episodic or chronic. With episodic migraine, people have less than 15 headache days monthly while with chronic migraine, people have greater than or equal to 15 headache days monthly of which 8 days meet the formal criteria for migraine. [...]
