META-ANALYSIS: CLUSTER HEADACHE, MIGRAINE HAVE STRONG LINKS TO CIRCADIAN SYSTEM

...For cluster headache, the meta-analysis found a circadian pattern of headache attacks in 71% of people. Attacks peaked in the late hours of the night to early hours of the morning. During the year, people had more attacks in the spring and fall. On the genetic level, cluster headache was associated with two main circadian… Continue reading META-ANALYSIS: CLUSTER HEADACHE, MIGRAINE HAVE STRONG LINKS TO CIRCADIAN SYSTEM

Dietary intake of thiamine and riboflavin in relation to severe headache or migraine: A cross-sectional survey

AbstractObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of severe headache or migraine and the association between dietary thiamine and riboflavin intake with headache history using a large, nationally representative population sample.BackgroundSevere headache and migraine are common and disabling neurological disorders worldwide. Previous studies revealed that the B vitamin group, as an important… Continue reading Dietary intake of thiamine and riboflavin in relation to severe headache or migraine: A cross-sectional survey

Lidocaine infusions for refractory chronic migraine: a retrospective analysis

Introduction Patients with refractory chronic migraine have poor quality of life. Intravenous infusions are indicated to rapidly ‘break the cycle’ of pain. Lidocaine infusions may be effective but evidence is limited. Methods The records of 832 hospital admissions involving continuous multiday lidocaine infusions for migraine were reviewed. All patients met criteria for refractory chronic migraine.… Continue reading Lidocaine infusions for refractory chronic migraine: a retrospective analysis

Chronic migraine reversal and prevention with the LIFE diet: a nutrient dense whole food plant-based diet (WFPBD)

We report a case of a 60-year-old man who struggled with frequent migraines for 12.5 years, which were refractory to all conventional therapies. Six months before initial consultation, these migraines become chronic. The patient was then advised to follow the Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) diet, a nutrient-dense, dark green leafy vegetable-rich, whole food plant-based… Continue reading Chronic migraine reversal and prevention with the LIFE diet: a nutrient dense whole food plant-based diet (WFPBD)

Flourishing Despite #Migraines: A Nationally Representative Portrait of Resilience and Mental Health among Canadians

1) To examine the relationship between migraine status and complete mental health (CMH) among a nationally representative sample of Canadians; 2) To identify significant correlates of CMH among those with migraine. Methods Secondary analysis of the nationally representative Canadian Community Health Survey – Mental Health (CCHS-MH) (N=21,108). Bivariate analyses and a series of logistic regression… Continue reading Flourishing Despite #Migraines: A Nationally Representative Portrait of Resilience and Mental Health among Canadians

Evaluation of #green light exposure on #headache frequency and quality of life in #migraine patients: A preliminary one-way cross-over clinical trial

..We recruited (29 total) patients, of whom seven had episodic migraine and 22 had chronic migraine. We used a one-way cross-over design consisting of exposure for 1–2 hours daily to white light emitting diodes for 10 weeks, followed by a 2-week washout period followed by exposure for 1–2 hours daily to green light emitting diodes… Continue reading Evaluation of #green light exposure on #headache frequency and quality of life in #migraine patients: A preliminary one-way cross-over clinical trial

#Migraine, obesity and body #fat distribution – a population-based study

Obesity has been linked to an increased prevalence of migraine, and to increased migraine attack frequency, but several questions are left unanswered by previous studies. We examined the relationship between obesity and headache in a large, population-based study where we could take into account body fat distribution, migraine subtypes and tension-type headache.. ..Both total body… Continue reading #Migraine, obesity and body #fat distribution – a population-based study

Nightly #sleep duration, fragmentation, and quality and daily risk of #migraine

..migraine onset on the day immediately following the sleep period (day 0) and the following day (day 1). ..Sleep duration ≤6.5 hours and poor sleep quality were not associated with migraine on day 0 or day 1. Diary-reported low efficiency was associated with 39% higher odds of headache on day 1 (odds ratio [OR] 1.39,… Continue reading Nightly #sleep duration, fragmentation, and quality and daily risk of #migraine