Category Archives: This & That

Mixture of stories about doctors, patients, and illnesses

Sugar, Sugar Substitutes, Headaches & Migraines

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Angela A Stanton, Ph.D.

Is there a Connection Between Sweets and Migraines? Indeed there is — as I too found out over the holidays this year. As most of you who read my blog and have read my book probably know I have had … Continue reading →

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The Truth and Myths About Salt and Salt Types

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Angela A Stanton, Ph.D.

Misinformation About Salt: This Is The Truth! When we salt our food, we rarely think of salt as a crucial aspect of our body in many ways. In particular we think it has absolutely nothing to do with anything other than … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Salt!

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Angela A Stanton, Ph.D.

Salt and Migraines; The Most Unlikely Happy Couple! I have written a book on migraine cause and prevention that you can find in paperback and digital versions all over the world; the links in the previous sentence link you to amazon … Continue reading →

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3 Days to Hell! Ambien!

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Angela A Stanton, Ph.D.

Atypical Benzodiazepines Receptor Ligands Who would think that a drug that most psychiatrists do not even consider to be a benzodiazepines can be more addictive than a benzodiazepines (benzos for short) drug? What exactly is Ambien (or Lunesta or a host … Continue reading →

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Are Migraines Hormonal?

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Angela A Stanton, Ph.D.

The last article on the migraine series is out. This one discusses the connection (if there is any) of hormones and migraines. Here is the start but head to read the whole article by clicking on read more after the … Continue reading →

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SSRIs and Benzodiazepines. Which is Addictive?

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Angela A Stanton, Ph.D.

I really did not want to write this article because I thought it was a boring topic but then I found out how many people receive SSRIs instead of Benzodiazepines (benzo from now on) because of two primary (and totally … Continue reading →

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Anxiety! Why Do Doctors Think that Being Nervous is Anxiety or Depression?

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Angela A Stanton, Ph.D.

I could not help but create this post. I am pretty much fed up with the entire medical field and its doctors who completely mislead people who suffer anxiety or depression. One of the most critical reasons for my anger is that … Continue reading →

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Do You Know the Anatomy of Migraine is Now Known?

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Angela A Stanton, Ph.D.

Part 2 of a 3-part series on migraines was published today and if you really want to understand migraines, I recommend you read part 1 first and then read part 2, which is a bit more comprehensive and scientific. I … Continue reading →

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Did You Break a Nail? Oh My. Here is an SSRI Drug For You!

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Angela A Stanton, Ph.D.

No I am not joking; I wish I were. Today SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) are used for just about everything: ADD, ADHD, Menopause, Pain, Migraine, Fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, OCD, sexual dysfunction, and the list goes on. It is as if … Continue reading →

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FDA: Epidural Steroid was Off-Label Use? Really? It Was NEVER Approved for That?

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Angela A Stanton, Ph.D.

Oh I thought I can take a day off from typing up blogs but wow!!! Things come at me from friends and colleagues with the speed of light. I am outraged! So here is a new killer article for you! … Continue reading →

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