26 11, 2020

Top 5 Thanksgiving Migraine Food Triggers

2020-11-26T14:54:53+00:00

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 [...]

Top 5 Thanksgiving Migraine Food Triggers2020-11-26T14:54:53+00:00
23 11, 2020

Introduction to Mindfulness for Migraines

2020-11-23T16:30:38+00:00

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 [...]

Introduction to Mindfulness for Migraines2020-11-23T16:30:38+00:00
20 11, 2020

Brain Health Podcast

2020-11-20T19:54:04+00:00

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 [...]

Brain Health Podcast2020-11-20T19:54:04+00:00