Atypical Migraine: What’s it all about?
There are a number of migraine variants. One of these variants is atypical migraine. It tends to skip phases of an attack, especially aura.
Abdominal Migraine and the gut-brain axis
Abdominal migraine involves stomach aches. Research into the gut-brain axis is showing how gut health may be the key to managing migraine.
Migraine and chronic pain: when it hurts again and again
Migraine is one, but not the only form of chronic pain. But what does chronic pain mean? What does it mean for our overall wellbeing?
The ‘Migraine Brain’: What happens when I have a migraine attack
What is migraine? And what happens in my brain when I have a migraine attack? The ‘Migraine Brain’ gives some explanation on how people with migraine experience stimuli.
The Right Support Network for Migraine
Migraine can be an isolating condition. Finding the right migraine support network, however, can make this daunting condition manageable.
Caffeine and Migraine: To avoid or not to avoid?
There is no single answer when it comes to explaining the link between caffeine and migraine. This is because caffeine is regarded as both a trigger of and and a treatment for attacks.
Alcohol and Migraine: Does Drinking Trigger Headaches?
There is lots of evidence to suggest that alcohol does not mix well with migraine. Whilst exact triggers are often hard to pin-down, alcohol does cause a number of bodily changes associated with causing headaches. Firstly, alcohol is a diuretic – this means that it makes you go to the toilet more frequently. As a […]
Migraine and School: The impacts and how to manage the two
The impact of migraine and migraine attacks on school can be huge. By recognising the impacts of migraine on school and how to manage it, we can make sure that children benefit from a fulfilling, rewarding, and enjoyable time in the classroom.
Migraine and yoga: Stress relief for the body and the brain
Yoga is an ancient type of exercise combining poses and breathing exercises, with evidence buildings suggesting it can help manage migraine.
Why do my migraine attacks often leave me with nausea?
Alongside headaches, many migraine sufferers experience nausea (feelings of sickness) when they face a migraine attack.