Is there such a thing as “sinus headache?” Many media sites note that a 'sinus headache' is characterized as pain or pressure within the sinuses associated with fevers, chills, runny nose and fullness in the ears. However, many of my patients state that they have sinus pressure without associated symptoms of fever, chills or runny [...]
As we noted in our original article on Introduction to Mindfulness for Migraine and our follow-up article on Mindful Body Scan Meditation , mindfulness can play a significant role in reducing the frequency and severity of migraine. In this follow-up post, our partner Dr. Mary Motwani walks through a practical guide on how to [...]
Although we love our holidays in December, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind. At the Westport Headache Institute, we are all about keeping it calm and avoiding things that can trigger migraines. Here's a brief video on my top migraine triggers. Just to [...]
Although migraine can have many causes, many patients can attribute their headaches to the auriculotemporal nerve. In this article, we'll briefly talk about why it's important to learn about this nerve and discuss how it influences headaches. Q1: What is the auriculotemporal nerve? The auriculotemporal nerve is a nerve in the face. More specifically, it's [...]
As we noted in our original article on Introduction to Mindfulness for Migraine, mindfulness can play a significant role in reducing the frequency and severity of migraine. In this follow-up post, our partner Dr. Mary Motwani walks through a practical guide on how to perform mindful body scan meditation. [...]
Hot off the press! We're excited to note that Dr. Kuruvilla's research article was just published in the journal 'Headache' -- it's entitled "Headache in Patients With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection: A Narrative Review". A special thanks to Dr. Kuruvilla's past fellows at Yale -- Dr. Tolebeyan MD and Dr. Cooper MD, [...]
Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect on what we are thankful for and celebrate safely with our friends and family. It's also a great time to eat delicious foods such as turkey, stuffing, and my favorite garlic mashed potatoes! While it's great to let loose and relax, it's important to note that some foods [...]
At the Westport Headache Institute, we're excited to be partnering with clinical psychologist Dr. Mary Motwani, PhD. Although there are many procedural and medicinal tools to help patients with migraines, it's important to note that mindfulness can have a significant impact on reducing headache frequency, severity, and duration. A 2019 study using MRI imaging [...]
Our medical director, Dr. Deena Kuruvilla M.D., was recently interviewed by Dr. Bradford Cooper of Catalyst Health Wellness and Performance Coaching. This podcast touches on wide variety of topics, including: Is stress is toxic to the brain? Do brain exercises like crossword puzzles or Sudoku actually help with memory loss? How do electronic devices affect [...]
This is the first article on our new website at the Website Headache Institute. We hope to publish a couple articles every month detailing new advances in headache literature, as well as updates on services offered at our Westport location. We hope to see you soon! - Dr. Kuruvilla
