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Summer is Time for Concussions???? »

Summer is Time for Concussions????

With kids, young and old, all out of school there is plenty of time and good weather for sports, recreation, and travel.  We need to be cautious with our fun, just a little, to avoid potentially long term problems.  That is truly the issue, who wants to think about head injuries as your heading to the pool or out for a game of softball?  Since...

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Memorial Day »

Memorial Day Weekend’s Coming – Tip #4   If you're heading out to a barbecue this Memorial Day Weekend, skip the hot dogs if your migraines are sensitive to nitrates.  Other cured meats and sausages, hard cheeses, heavily spiced foods,...

Memorial Day »

Memorial Day Weekend’s Coming – Tip #3 Opt for rose colored glasses, both literally and figuratively.  Rose colored lenses may help to block out the wavelengths of light that are more likely to trigger a  migraine.  Then, enjoy the sun...

Memorial Day »

Memorial Day Weekend’s Coming – Tip #2                                              Peppermint oil appied to the temples and forehead can help relieve a headache.   Bring some with you, or...

Memorial Day »

Bring your medications with you, in your bag... with you... in the car with you, on the plane with you.  Accessible at all times.  Even if your medication is Tylenol and a bottle of water.  Be...

Do Children Cause »

Do Children Cause Headaches? Children can cause headaches in so many ways, that so many parents can attest to.  The good news is, they grow up.  The bad news is, the bigger they get, the bigger the headaches.  That's what my...

Cracking Your Neck »

Damage to blood vessels in the neck and head, can cause headaches. The type of damage I'm talking about is arterial dissection. This can happen after trauma, but sometimes the trauma is very...

Botox Treats Headaches »

Botulinum toxin injections have been studied for treating headaches for many years.  Results of some of the big studies were mixed, but many headache specialists still use it, and here's why... it...

An Introduction »

This is my first blog, I'm a newbie, so please be patient.  You may eventually figure out that I am passionate about what I do.  And one of the things I am most passionate about is educating people...