Summer Heat and Headaches

Could the Summer Heat be a Trigger for Your Migraine?

There is something about the summer sun that is so inviting, and the moment the seasons change, there is nothing better than getting outdoors and soaking up a few rays. However, if you are one of the millions of migraine sufferers in the US, you might notice a pattern between your headaches and the sun coming out. READ MORE…………….

Hormonal Headaches

Are Your Headaches Being Caused By Hormones?

Headaches can be caused by all kinds of things from genetics to diet, weather, tension and more. One headache trigger that is more often experienced by women is changes in hormonal levels. The hormone level changes, particularly of estrogen, that occur during menstruation, pregnancy and menopause can throw off the chemicals in the brain that affect our experience and sensation of pain. In addition, the use of hormone replacement therapies and oral contraceptives can have similar affects. The good news is there are effective ways of controlling the role that hormonal level changes play in producing headaches. READ MORE……………