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Headache Impact Test

Lauryn — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:58:40 +0100

More than 45 million Americans suffer from headaches that disrupt their daily routine. Therapeutic Solutions International has developed a Headache Impact Test and Score Sheet to discover the intensity of your headaches. You can find this on their website, www.nti-tss.com or view it as the attached PDF here. Do you think your headaches disrupt your daily routines?

There has been a lot of talk about “migraine triggers,” including diet, exercise and sleeping habits. The most controversial is the idea of food triggers. “Although many people believe that some foods may trigger a migraine, the evidence remains a bit fuzzy,” says Elizabeth Loder, MD, MPH, the chief of the Division of Headache and Pain at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Loder points out that it is difficult to track foo...

Headache Pain is Real

JasonT — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:24:15 +0100

We are all aware that there are millions of headache sufferers in the world, more than 45 million Americans alone. Headaches disrupt the daily routines of people every day and they are recognized as a “legitimate neurobiological disease.”

Dr. Seymore Diamond, executive chairman of the National Headache Foundation and...

Holiday Headache Triggers

JasonT — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:45:28 +0100

We all know that the Holidays are supposed to be full of cheer, however, the season can also be very stressful. For many migraine and headache sufferers, the season means a lot of triggers all at once. Here are 10 Common Holiday Triggers according to Fox News:

1. Alcohol- there are lots of seasonal celebrations going on and it is easy to over indulge. Remember to moderate your alcohol intake.

2. Stress- certain stress related traits, including rigidity, reserve and obsessivity c...

Migraines Are Not Typical Headaches

Administrator — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:45:54 +0100

Migraines are not typical headaches in that they are vascular in nature. This means that the blood vessels are dilating in the brain and that is what is causing the Migraine. Migraines start out as a low throb and increase in pressure and intensity as the day goes on. According to a Herald Times Reporter article, "the throbbing pain is thought to coincide with the swelling...

2010 International Headache Society Meeting Features NTI as Safe and Effective Headache Treatment

JasonT — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:30:57 +0100

Are isolating yourself in dark rooms or popping handfuls of aspirin your ideas of headache relief? An increasingly popular dental treatment was presented at the 2nd European Headache and Migraine Trust International Congress meeting in Nice, France. Neurologist, Dr. Andrew Blumenfeld presented a poster about the s...

Clenching Your Teeth May Contribute to Migraines

JasonT — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 05:59:49 +0100

There are a number of ideas about the cause of migraine headaches ranging from theories involving a genetic component to dietary triggers and weather changes. While the burgeoning field of migraine research continues to shed light on the numerous contributing factors, one point is clear: Migraine is a result of a hypersensitized trigeminal nerve.

Now, I know what yo...

Try the ID Migraine™ for Easy Self-Screening

JasonT — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:57:20 +0100

Are your painful headaches actually migraines? A simple self-administered test devised by neurologist, Dr. Richard Lipton, MD and a team of researchers at Albert Einstein University has been shown to be a very effective screening tool. It's used by physicians and dentists around the world as a tool to diagnose migraines. The three question ID Migraine screener can be tak...

Migraines, Tension & Sinus Headaches; What's the Difference?

JasonT — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:46:53 +0100

At one time or another we've all experienced the pain of a headache. Sure, some are worse than others and the pain may linger a bit longer in some instances but do you know that a headache is not simply "a headache?" Some may seem to be little more than a nuisance, while others may render us incapacitated for days. Emerging research is even showing that some migraine...

Possible Genetic Link to Migraine Identified

JasonT — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:40:12 +0100

For years, scientists and researchers have searched to discover a genetic risk factor among migraine sufferers. An article in the most recent issue of Nature Genetics presents some compelling information that the EAAT2 gene may be a contributing factor to migraine.

At this point, the science is still developing a...

Percy Harvin's Migraines Sideline Him...Again

JasonT — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:12:36 +0100

Offensive standout, Percy Harvin, of the Minnesota Vikings has missed several practices due to severe migraines. Harvin missed one game and a number of practices last season due to these debilitating headaches. His plight has made migraines fodder for water cooler conversations and tweets across the country. Not only has it raised awareness about migraine but also exposed the average Joe's misc...

Migraine Drugs May Be More Headache Than They're Worth

JasonT — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

More than 30 million Americans suffer from Migraines and most often, when treatment is sought, medication is prescribed. While these preventative and therapeutic drugs such as Imitrex and Depakote can be beneficial, they may also be accompanied by adverse side effects, including rebound headaches. Rebound headaches occur in patients that suffer from oth...

Pain-free After 30 Years of Migraines

JasonT — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:39:54 +0100

Dr. Mark Malterud is a St. Paul, MN dentist with more than 12 years of experience with the NTI therapeutic protocol. In this time, he has used the device to provide migraine and headache relief for countless patients. Here's the amazing story of one of those patients.

"I have been using the NTI for over 12 years both as a treatment option for my patient...

Headaches Were A Pain In The Neck For Dr. Woltkamp's Patient

JasonT — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:43:01 +0100

In early 2010, a new patient, Cynthia M, 44 years old, came into my office. We ask all of our new patients about headaches and neck pain. Cynthia responded that she began having painful headache episodes over twenty years earlier. She said she'd experienced two to three tension headaches each week. She complained of intense pressure in the temple area and would normally t...

Dangerous Bed Partners; The Relationship Between Sleep Apnea and Teeth Grinding

JasonT — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0100

That embarrassing snoring habit your spouse complains about during family gatherings may have something in common with the worn down teeth the dentist is always harassing you about at checkups. Both of these seemingly harmless habits may be symptoms of a serious health problem, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

Research presented at the 2009 American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) sho...

Chronic Migraine Sufferers Feel Rejected, New Study Shows

JasonT — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:58:57 +0100

Chronic migraine sufferers feel more ridiculed and ostracized by family, friends, and employers than individuals with other neurological disorders, a recent study presented at The American Headache Society Annual Meeting has shown. If you suffer from migraines, then you know that many people have very little sympathy, falsely accusing you of blowing your pain out ...

Westchester Area Dentist Offers Patients Headache Relief

JasonT — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:42:32 +0100

Dr. Allan M. Miller opened his family dental practice in Briarcliff Manor, NY after graduating from NYU in 1977. His practice's focus is to provide patients with superior care with an emphasis on cosmetic dentistry, implant restoration, and headache treatment. Dr. Miller is a longtime Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), an organization dedicated to better patient care through co...

Depression Linked to Migraine

JasonT — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:29:26 +0100

Migraine is a complex disease with numerous contributing factors including, dietary triggers, teeth grinding and clenching, and hereditary components. A recent study published in the journal, Neurology, by Dr. Gisela Terwindt of Leiden University has drawn a genetic connection between migraine and depression.

For years, the association between migrain...

Migraine Drugs Increase Pregnancy Risks

JasonT — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:59:04 +0100

According to the American Medical Association, more than 18% of women suffer from migraines. This statistic climbs to greater than 22% for pregnant women. Prescription drugs are the most commonly used prevention method. Unfortunately, many pharmaceutical options, such as valproate also present adverse side effects including the increased risk of birth defects.

In Februar...

The Brux Stops Here; Not All Dental Appliances Are Created Equal

JasonT — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:23:25 +0100

Do you clench or grind your teeth while you're sleeping? That was a trick question. How would you know what you do while you're asleep? Almost everyone clenches their teeth at night and many grind them too. The technical terminology for teeth grinding is "bruxism" and when it occurs during sleep, it is known as "nocturnal bruxism." Hundreds of studies have shown that nocturnal bruxism often leads ...