Through personal stories and interviews with experts, we expose the true scope of migraine by exploring symptoms, treatments, research topics and more.
Formerly known as Shades of Migraine.
The Journey from Tragedy to Advocacy - Episode 21 - Spotlight on Migraine
Apr 16, 2019
In this episode, we speak with Lynn Julian, a musician, actress, marathon runner and advocate. Lynn shares her lifelong journey living with an invisible illness from concussions and chronic pain in her early life to traumatic brain injury after the devastating 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Despite her injuries,...
Spotlight on Migraine - Episode 20 - Manifestations of Migraine Disorders
Apr 1, 2019
In this episode, we will hear from Dr. Michael Teixido, a neurotologist who specializes in conditions that affect hearing and balance. Dr. Teixido explains the pathophysiology of the different types of migraine, as well as the various symptoms associated with each disorder. Dr. Teixido explains common and rare...
Spotlight on Migraine - Episode 19 - Essential Oils for Migraine
Mar 11, 2019
In this episode, Alene Brennan, a nutrition coach, yoga instructor and chef shares natural remedies to help people with migraine reach their optimal health. Alene explains some best practices for incorporating essential oils into a migraine management regimen, including their use for children.
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Spotlight on Migraine - Episode 18 - Prostaglandins - A Potential Migraine Treatment?
Dec 17, 2018
Bob Bratzler, Ph.D. talks about a potential migraine treatment that was actually discovered by chance. Surprisingly, the use of a particular glaucoma medication was bringing headache relief to some patients who had migraine disease as well. This medication contains prostaglandins... The interesting thing is that...
Spotlight on Migraine - Episode 17 - The Use of Cannabis for Treating Migraine
Nov 5, 2018
Dr. Shivang Joshi of the Dent Neurologic Institute gives a presentation on the use of Marijuana or Cannabis for treating migraine and cluster diseases. He touches on a bit of the pharmacology, the history of its use, adverse effects, who uses it, what studies have shown, and legal implications, dosing and more.
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