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HeadWay Issue #208 Top (mostly) Practical Stories from 2021
December 21, 2021

Hi!

In this issue:

Top (mostly) Practical Stories from 2021!

A Thank You

Say what?! Holiday

Top (mostly) Practical Stories from 2021!

For this special edition of HeadWay, we will be looking at the top (mostly) practical stories of 2021 from Headache and Migraine News. There were a lot of news stories and informational articles, but here are a few that I think were especially useful. Mostly.

In the category of food, this was an interesting study - Is a lack of “Food Diversity” making your migraine attacks worse?
Relivion MG is a very intelligent migraine-fighting device: Migraine Fighting Devices: Getting Smarter?
CGRP related medications are still fairly new and still big news - so here are a couple of stories that relate: Big News for Nurtec ODT (Rimegepant) and Is This Why Aimovig Won’t Work For You?
Resources! for doctors and patients alike. First, New Free Resource for Doctors: Primary Care Migraine. Next, a couple of books to check out (or put under the tree!) - For “Heal Your Headache” Fans!, and then “The End of Migraines” – Is the New eBook Worth a Read?
New information about supplements for migraine, headache, and general health. Magnesium continues to impress - in fact, Does Magnesium Help You Live Longer? and another study - Magnesium via Food or Supplement – and fewer Migraine Attacks. Next, some up to date information on probiotics, and vitamin D.
A headache trigger you may have overlooked - Is Nitrogen Dioxide in Your Home Giving You a Headache?
Another important study - Loneliness and Future Pain
These are just really cool - A Weighted Sleep Mask?
A "painkiller" question - Is Acetaminophen/Paracetamol Really “Ineffective”?
And this one isn't necessarily practical, but it was just cool, good-news science - An Amazing Future Migraine Surgery?

A Thank You

I just want to stop at the end of this year to send a personal thank you to the thousands of people who read HeadWay, and also those who are reading and sharing articles at Headache and Migraine News. Oh! And also, a thanks to those who have donated to the Migraine Research Foundation, who we have especially supported over the past few years.

It's amazing what can happen when more people focus on a problem, when they share information, comment, debate, question, share new ideas, and just offer support.

The work goes on, because migraine, cluster headache, and other types of headaches, are still affecting and disabling so many. But with your support, many people have fewer symptoms or are migraine-free. And a load of new research has been completed, and new treatments have emerged.

Thanks for being a part of it through HeadWay and Headache and Migraine News! Any may there be much more good news in 2022.

Say what?! Holiday

The word "holiday" has slightly different uses in different countries around the world. It may be more related to a "bank holiday" (what we call a statutory holiday in Canada). It may refer to something you do to get away and relax (more commonly "vacation" in the USA). Or it could refer to the big cultural events, such as Christmas.

For someone who suffers from headaches, holidays can be difficult, especially if they focus on one day, with changes of diet and schedule.

But this is not a lamentation - it's an exhortation - to make sure you get a "holiday" in the next few weeks. It might have to be parts of several days. But rest, reflect, connect, and celebrate. No excuses!

Thanks for reading! Remember, if you have feedback or ideas for future issues, visit the HeadWay MailRoom. Your password is nomoache.

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