Allergies and Migraine By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD As we approach summer, flowers are thriving, and so are seasonal allergies. Atopic disease is an umbrella term for a large number of disorders, such as asthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), allergic conjunctivitis (affecting the eye), and food allergies [1]. [...]
Phases of Migraine By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Migraine can be divided into four distinct phases, known as the prodrome, aura, headache, and postdrome phases [1]. Understanding these phases can help people further define their migraine, and also manage their disease. It is important to mention that not [...]
Red Wine and Headache - What’s the Connection? By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD The United States produced over 773 million gallons of wine in 2021 [1]. Cabernet Sauvignon, a type of red wine, was the top sold variety in the United States in 2019 [2]. Many people [...]
The Role of Hormones in Migraine By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD While there are many factors that contribute to migraine, it is well-researched that there is a relationship between headaches and hormonal changes in women. Migraine is highly prevalent in women, and there is a growing body of [...]
Research Spotlight - Migraine Triggers and Healthy Lifestyle Recommendations By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD A recent observational longitudinal cohort study investigated whether known migraine trigger factors and daily adherence to a healthy lifestyle are related to decreased probability of migraine attacks in some individuals [1]. This study included [...]
BOTOX® for Migraine By Deena E. Kuruvilla, MD; Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS BOTOX® has brought relief to many people with chronic medical conditions [1]. Botox is FDA approved for people aged 18 and older who experience chronic migraine and experience 15 or more headache days each month [1,2]. Licensed medical professionals treat migraine by injecting [...]
Ski Season and Head Trauma By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD February means ski season is in full swing! Whether you are skiing on a beginner’s slope or racing downhill on a difficult trail, it is important to realize how the ski season can impact your headache. Today we [...]
Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD The holidays can be a special time where we spend time with friends and family; however, it can also be a time of stress. According to a VeryWell Mind poll, more than 80% of people found the [...]
Migraine with Aura By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla Migraine with aura is a term that points to a variety of migraine subtypes that can be characterized by visual disturbances. These visual effects may include visual loss, blind spots, or seeing stars [1]. Headache specialists may also refer to this [...]
Atypical Facial Pain By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Atypical facial pain (AFP) is used as an umbrella term for unclassifiable pain syndromes of the face [1]. AFP is when a patient experiences unexplained, ongoing pain in their face without a clear cause [2]. It can also be defined [...]
