Botox
When most people hear about botox, they assume it is only used for cosmetic purposes. In fact this neurotoxin has been found to work for numerous medical purposes and new uses are constantly being found. It’s uses include treatment of chronic migraine, trigger point pain, muscle spasticity, hyperhidrosis (increased sweating to both palms and under arms), overactive […]
Migraines and Caffeine
If you are anything like me, you love a good cup of coffee in the morning. In fact, sometimes a cup of coffee in the afternoon sounds good too. The fact is, most Americans love their caffeine, and most studies have shown that caffeine in moderation does not show significant deleterious effects. However, when it comes to migraines, […]
High Dose IV Vitamin C
Boost Your Immune System And Fight Oxidative Stress In our fast-paced world, maintaining a strong immune system and combating the effects of oxidative stress are more important than ever. One powerful tool in this battle is high-dose intravenous (IV) Vitamin C. This therapy not only supports your immune system but also acts as a potent […]
Herbal Remedies Used For Prevention of Migraine
We have already discussed many of the most common over the counter supplements that many people are using to control or reduce their migraine symptoms. This discussion would be incomplete without mentioning a couple more of the most popular herbal remedies. Feverfew Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium L.) is a medicinal plant traditionally used for a variety of […]
My Favorite Vitamins – Vitamin D and Vitamin C
While we just discussed several vitamins and supplements that have been linked to improving migraine, I wanted to talk to you today about two of my very favorite vitamins, Vitamin D and Vitamin C. These little vitamins have been linked to so many health benefits in your body that they are too numerous to discuss here […]
Migraines – The Journey
Hi. I’m Dr. Camille Cowne, a Board certified ER doctor, certified headache specialist, functional medicine doctor specialized in hormones and aesthetics, mom of 3 small kids and a long time chronic migraine sufferer. I wanted to start a newsletter and blog to share with all of you my struggles with migraine, my triumphs and my migraine treatment advice. […]
Migraine Treatment Strategies
Today I wanted to talk to you about the various treatment strategies for migraine. But first, what exactly is a migraine and how does one get diagnosed with this? What is a Migraine? A migraine is a type of headache that is recurrent and usually moderately or severely painful. Did you know that diagnosis of migraine is […]
What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)?
As men and women age, the levels of some key hormones in the body go down. These include estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. This results in a variety of symptoms and conditions, which can be improved by replacing the hormones. This decrease in hormones typically becomes noticeable in your late 30’s and into your early 40’s. […]
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Hair Rejuvenation
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is an amazing breakthrough in hair rejuvenation for both men and women Platelets are one of the main components of whole blood. Platelets promote cell growth and regeneration. To make PRP, your blood is drawn and spun down in a specialized centrifuge to make a solution of platelets that is approximately […]
What’s the Deal with Hormones and Migraine?
Since the beginning of time, women’s hormones have been wreaking havoc and causing migraines in women. Of course, men have hormones and can get migraines too, but women are almost 5x more likely to have migraines than men. Why? One word. Estrogen. And more specifically, the changing levels of estrogen in women. There are several times in a woman’s life […]