– guest article –
Statistics show that Migraine headache cases are steadily increasing. In the USA alone, it was reported that since the 1980’s, migraine cases rose 60%. These statistics are an eye-opener. Worldwide statistics show that 25% of women get migraines on a frequent basis. 8% of men get migraines once and a while. If these stats continue as they are, there is a projected statistic of a 70% increase in the next 10 years.
There are studies to determine if the headaches that many people suffer from are really migraines. The primary treatment to combat this epidemic is the use of prescription drugs. Doctors and Scientists work tirelessly to trying to find the best treatment for people with chronic migraine headaches. While scientists are working on the next prescription drug, others have found many natural remedies that have been doing a good job in reducing the occurrence of migraine headaches. These migraine medications typically provide migraine relief, not a migraine cure. With migraine statistics climbing, there is a fear that many more will suffer from migraine headaches before a true migraine cures can be found. Migraine pain is something no one should have to live with. Many advancements have been made with migraine treatments, but none have provided the be all end all solution to curing migraine headaches.