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Some people find they can stop migraine headaches by eating coffee ice cream quickly or drinking an iced coffee at the first hint of symptoms.
People who suffer with recurrent migraines may be able to prevent them with Aimovig, Ajovy or Emgality. This can be life changing.
Many people don't get enough magnesium in their daily diets. Correcting that deficiency can help reduce recurrent headaches.
Ibuprofen is one of the most popular pain relievers in the pharmacy. Do you read labels and stay alert for scary ibuprofen side effects?
Hockey player Oliver Peer uses pickle juice against leg cramps. Joe and Terry discuss the science supporting home remedies.
An antidepressant combination, sertraline (Zoloft) and amitriptyline (Elavil) increased the risk for seizures. Did it lead to brain damage?
Metformin (Glucophage) is the most popular drug for type 2 diabetes, but it can be hard on the GI tract and kidneys. Metformin vs. cancer?
Before starting a daily regimen, carefully consider the benefits and risks of aspirin. Will you be helped or harmed by this amazing drug?
Stimulating the vagus nerve can calm us down and reduce inflammation. It may have many applications in promoting health.
Have you ever had a headache? How about a migraine? FDA has approved drugs like Aimovig, Ajovy and Emgality. How good are these migraine meds?
Hot pepper lovers search for ever hotter chili peppers. The Carolina Reaper is dubbed the hottest pepper in the world. Beware a headache!
In this week's radio show, we interview a patient advocate and a headache specialist about new treatments for migraine headaches.
A new study suggests that regular exercise–around half an hour a day–could help prevent migraines. Activity reduces stress and insomnia.
Four out of five patients recovering from COVID-19 reported neurological effects such as headache, confusion or dizziness at some point.
A person suffering a cluster headache emergency needs something that will work right away. Inhaling oxygen can help. One reader found Zomig worked.
One reader found that applying a few dabs of Vicks to the forehead can ease facial pain. The essential oils in this remedy have analgesic activity.
What provokes your migraine pain? Finding out what sets your headaches off and arranging your life so you avoid the triggers can go a long way toward pain relief.
The key to stopping a migraine as soon as it starts could be a cold mouth. Ice, ice cream, icy drinks like iced tea or iced coffee and milk shakes have all provided relief.
Applying milk of magnesia to your armpits can cut body odor. Scientists haven't seen proof that much magnesium is absorbed through the skin.
A reader's careful detective work identified beer as his headache trigger. Can he find a beer to enjoy that won't cause him head pain?
One reader found that drinking tart cherry juice every night eliminated recurring headaches, perhaps due to the anti-inflammatory activity of cherries.
Did you know that there could be a scientific explanation for why ice packs work to overcome killer headaches? TRP ion channels respond to cold.
Suddenly stopping arthritis medicine for sore feet had an unexpected and unwelcome result: rebound migraine headaches! What's the solution?
Can wrapping the head in ice put a halt to severe head pain? One reader says yes; others try causing brain freeze by drinking ice water.
Eating some spicy soup at the first hint of a migraine headache can stimulate TRP channels in the neurons and reverse the pain cascade.
One reader found that vitamin D supplements could prevent chronic headaches. A Finnish study backs the testimonial up with data.
Men with the lowest levels of vitamin D in their bloodstreams were twice as likely to suffer chronic headaches as men with the highest vitamin D levels.
Caffeine can boost the effectiveness of pain relievers, especially when it comes to headaches. But stopping caffeine quickly can cause withdrawal headaches.
We love licorice. High-quality natural licorice candy is wonderful. But too much licorice, whether as candy or in pills, can be dangerous in not deadly.
A very cold drink to induce brain freeze might stop a migraine in its tracks. One reader says be sure it includes some caffeine.
Could following a gluten-free diet help a person avoid frequent migraine headaches? Those with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity benefit.
Cold drinks or ice cream can sometimes stop a headache or migraine before it takes hold. Find out why an iced cappuccino might work this magic.
It seems counterintuitive that causing brain freeze could stop a migraine cold. We have heard from lots of headache sufferers that it works really well.
How about an inexpensive and rapid remedy for really bad headaches? It could be as close as your freezer. Brain freeze can sometimes stop a migraine fast.
A reader describes an inexpensive, readily accessible remedy to ease migraine headache pain if used at the very first hint of a headache.
Sulfite preservatives are hidden ingredients in many foods and can cause headaches and other hard-to-diagnose symptoms.
Many people fear that eating chocolate or drinking wine will trigger horrible headaches. For some migraine sufferers, this may be true, but not for all.
A mixture of apple cider, lemon juice and honey in water provided one reader with a natural cure for headaches. What do you use for head pain?
Brand name expansion is the name of the game in OTC drugs. The more shelf space the better for the company. It can lead to confusion for consumers.
