During the COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to provide you with content and access to healthcare resources for the treatment of headache and migraine disease. We know living with headache and migraine can feel isolating and while we all must follow stricter guidelines to social…
Dr. Vincent Martin and Dr. Lindsay Weitzel tackle these important questions regarding COVID-19 and migraine & headache disorders: Does the presence of migraine disease make us more prone to coronavirus or other viral illness? Why do we feel so awful when we get sick? Do…
Episode 50 of Heads Up is the first of our two-part series on PT and headache disorders. Here Dr. Lindsay Weitzel discusses the role of PT in controlling migraine, cervicogenic headache, and dizziness/vestibular troubles with Mark Greco, Physical Therapist and Manager of the Amita Diamond…
March 18, 2020 Given the National Headache Foundation’s commitment to the health and well-being of our community, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our 34th Annual Gala to Saturday, October 31, 2020. Please join us at the Langham Hotel Chicago to celebrate 50…
Sleep is a fickle factor when it comes to headaches. While too much or too little sleep can often spark a migraine, napping can sometimes relieve unbearable head pain. How should you manage your sleep patterns in order to control your headaches? Here are some…
Drs. Rachel Colman and Lindsay Weitzel discuss why caffeine can lead to more migraine in some people, and why sometimes it does help people in the acute headache phase. She also gives us tips on decreasing our caffeine intake without developing caffeine withdrawal symptoms.
The first step in the nutritional management of diet-triggered headaches is eating a well-balanced diet. It is especially important to eat three meals a day with a snack at night or 6 small meals spread through out the day. You should include a good protein…
To celebrate the National Headache Foundation’s 50th anniversary, we will be recognizing Headache Heroes who have made a difference in the headache and migraine community. Do you know someone who has made an impact? We’re seeking submissions for the following categories: 1. Healthcare Provider: Any…
What has been accomplished at Headache on the Hill 2020? Tune in for an update on progress from Headache on the Hill Advocacy with Katie MacDonald (Executive Director of Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy) and Dr. Lindsay Weitzel.
Jill Dehlin—RN, board member, National Headache Foundation, Chicago—identifies potential dietary triggers that induce a migraine attack for her, including monosodium glutamate (MSG), aspartame and alcohol, especially red wine. “When I was newly diagnosed with chronic migraine disease, I was cognizant of several things that, if…
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