Sunday, March 1, 2009

Migraine Sufferers Check This Out

Did you know that bacteria can trigger a migraine headache? About 50% of chronic migraine sufferers are infected with the ulcer-causing stomach bug Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

Migraine sufferers who were treated with antibiotics reduced the frequency of migraine attacks. Among those who were also treated with supplements of the friendly bacterium Lactobacillus, 80% were headache free for one year. Lactobacillus has been shown to inhibit growth of the H. pilori bacteria.

If you suffer from chronic headaches, ask your physician if you should be tested for H. pilori – and if treatment with antibiotics and/or Lactobacillus is right for you.

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