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Migraines and Depression

amawells — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:51:41 +0000

Being in pain so fierce that the only recourse is to hide in a dark, quiet room until it is over several times a year would make anyone sad. Migraineurs, though, are five times more likely to develop clinical depression than people who do not have these debilitating headaches. Conversely, people who are depressed are [...]

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Butterbur for Migraines

amawells — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:09:39 +0000

Migraineurs would prefer not to have migraines at all. If headache cannot be eliminated, reducing the number of migraine episodes they experience would certainly be an improvement. It would be even better if it could be done without synthetic pharmacologicals. Migraineurs, meet butterbur (Petasites hybridus). Butterbur is a shrub native to southwestern Asia, Europe, and [...]

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An Upside ofAging: Fewer Migraines

amawells — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:25:06 +0000

Migraines will happen at any age, but they peak around age 40. The frequency of migraine attacks once 40 decreases for many people. Many migraineurs who have suffered with this condition for years experience a discount within the frequency and severity of attacks after age 55. About 2 thirds of migraineurs stop having attacks altogether [...]

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