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There’s no time for pain, headaches, or migraines during the holiday season. That’s why if you suffer from frequent or occasional migraines and headaches it’s important to listen to your body this time of year and be aware of what may be coming down the pike. Catching a migraine early is so important for preventing…

We may live in Southern California where the sun always shines, but vitamin D deficiencies are still a problem for a lot of people. In fact, this type of deficiency has been linked to many health issues, including migraines in young people and unexplained headaches. Study Looks at Unexplained Headaches in Men In a study…

Perhaps TMJ flares are an on-going problem for you — or perhaps it’s a condition that only strikes once in a while. Either way, you’ll want to avoid jaw pain at all costs on Thanksgiving. After all, it’s “the” holiday that centers around food. Fortunately, TMJ sufferers can take control of their Thanksgiving menus and…

Tis the season for family, friends, parties and gifts. Unfortunately it’s also a time when people get sidelined with a migraine. The stress and expectation of the holidays can trigger painful migraine and headache episodes. The signals may vary, but the end result is always the same: Dreadful pain. Fortunately, it is possible to enjoy…

Let’s face it—the holiday season can sometimes be anything but jolly! What’s worse is that for millions of migraine sufferers, the holidays can be even painful…literally. And, have you ever noticed that a lot people get sick around the holidays. It’s not a coincidence. Experts say it’s not just because of stress, but also lack…

Lots of things can disrupt our working memory –- stress, anxiety, worry, pain and sickness. All of it can slow down our ability to think clearly and express ourselves. But for people with migraines, the loss of working memory is especially prominent. Your Working Memory is Similar to Computer RAM RAM stores information needed to…

36 million Americans suffer from migraines. Many of them, approximately one in every three people, will seek migraine treatment. Of those, sadly, only about half of migraine patients get the proper diagnosis and treatment. There is no question — migraine is one of the most misdiagnosed, mistreated and misunderstood diseases. It is also one of…

Chronic vertigo and dizziness can affect your life in many ways. The constant disruption of balance is known to cause depression, fatigue, stress, and anxiety! For people with vertigo and dizziness, sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint when the symptoms are really happening. In the beginning, some sufferers think that maybe the symptoms are all in…

You may suffer from frequent headaches and migraines, but where is the location of your pain? A headache in the front of your head may be caused by something different from a pain on the right side, or back of the head. What’s Really Going On? There are several types of headaches; In fact, according…

As a pain management professional, my patient’s health — from head to toe —is my priority. Sure, I commonly treat pain conditions, such as TMJ, headaches and migraines, and craniofacial pain. But, total body health and wellness is important too. And, it’s especially important this time of year as we head into cold and flu…