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Natural relief in sight for migraine sufferers

Vagus nerve stimulation and cannabidiol are being tested in MSU lab.

January 30, 2018 by Strategic Communication

If you suffer from migraine or other orofacial pain like TMD, it’s no surprise that poor sleep routines, stress, lack of exercise and a sedentary desk job all increase your risk for these painful events.

Dr. Paul Durham, distinguished professor of biology at Missouri State University and director of the Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences, and Lauren Cornelison, senior research scientist at CBLS in the Jordan Valley Innovation Center, share about their latest research.

Imitrex is a common solution for treating symptoms of migraines. But they are testing a transdermal vagus nerve stimulator, enhanced bone broth and cannabidiol to treat the pain without drugs.

  1. What's the latest to keep away pain?


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