The inside track on headache & migraine

Struggling with screen triggers during migraine? Learn how to adjust blue light and motion settings on iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows to reduce light sensitivity, motion sickness, and eye strain.

75% of migraine patients are women, yet their pain is often ignored. Learn how Sex Cells reveals the history—and future—of fixing medical bias.

Comedian and creator Whitney Cummings began experiencing migraine attacks around age 6—nausea, light sensitivity, and one-sided head pain—long before she had a name for it. Nicknamed “the headache kid,”

Bill Hader lost his vision mid-SNL sketch from a migraine aura. Migraine is more than head pain—let’s talk about real solutions.

PACAP research links stress to migraine attacks. A new Phase 3 drug may help prevent them, offering hope for more effective care.

Storms, pressure drops, and humidity can trigger migraine and pain. Track your patterns and build a weather-smart care plan with Haven. Is this helpful so far?

Hot weather, humidity, sunlight, and storms can trigger summer migraines. Stay cool, hydrated, and prepared to reduce your risk of attacks.

Dr. Nada Hindiyeh and Dr. Susan Hutchinson explain how CGRP mAbs are changing migraine prevention. See who benefits and why.

Dr. Nada Hindiyeh joins Dr. Susan Hutchinson to break down how to spot and manage medication overuse headache. Watch now.

We’re thrilled to welcome Sheila Anne P. Bobis, MS, PA-C, to the Haven team. With over a decade of neurology experience and nearly ten years focused on headache medicine, Sheila brings deep expertise, a warm heart, and a personal connection to migraine care. Her journey—from migraine sufferer to specialist—is one of resilience, skill, and compassion.

Learn how to talk to your partner about migraine, build understanding, and get the support you need, without guilt or confusion.

Your support can ease their pain and shorten recovery time. Here are some tips!

Yes, Haven Headache and Migraine Center is Orange County’s leading clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic daily headaches, migraines, and other complex headache conditions.

For some people, migraine doesn’t just start with biology, it starts with history. Studies show that childhood trauma and abuse are strongly linked to chronic migraine in adulthood.

If you live with both migraine and depression, you may feel like you’re juggling two impossible conditions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers one approach that can help you manage both—at the same time.

If you’ve been diagnosed with both migraine and depression, you may wonder if it’s safe to treat both at the same time. Good news: most migraine-specific medications and antidepressants can be used together safely—with the right oversight.

Migraine doesn’t just hurt your head. It can weigh on your sense of identity, your confidence, and your relationships. One of the most overlooked emotions in people with migraine and depression is guilt.

Everyone feels low from time to time, especially when dealing with chronic pain. But when those feelings linger, it might be more than just a bad day or even a bad week.

When migraine and depression show up together, treating just one may leave you stuck. Too many patients focus on ending the pain without addressing what’s happening emotionally. But if you’re only treating the headache, you might miss the chance to heal something deeper.

When you’re managing both migraine and depression, medication may help, but it’s not the only tool. Your daily habits can make a huge difference.

Migraine isn’t just a headache. It’s a complex neurological condition that affects every part of your life. And sometimes, it’s also trying to tell you something important: that your mental health needs attention, too.

It can be hard to separate the symptoms of migraine from those of depression. Fatigue, irritability, poor sleep—these are common in both. But knowing the difference matters.

When you live with migraine, you know it’s more than just head pain. What many don’t realize is how often migraine and depression show up together—and how treating only one can leave people stuck in a cycle of worsening symptoms.

Theresa joins Haven as a Nurse Practitioner with over 29 years of experience at Stanford Health Care, where she worked within the Division of Pain Medicine

If you live with migraine, you already know it's more than just pain. It can affect your work, your relationships, and your sense of control.

What to avoid—and what to try instead. Many people turn to supplements hoping for natural migraine relief. But some can actually make things worse.

Menopause is a time of major hormonal shifts—and for many, that means changes in migraine patterns too.

Many experience fewer migraine attacks during pregnancy. But after birth, things often shift. Hormones drop. Sleep is disrupted. Emotional demands increase. And for many, migraine attacks return.

At Haven, we’re excited to welcome our new Family Nurse Practitioner, Alicia Chang, FNP. With her personal experience with migraine and her deep medical expertise, she’s committed to helping patients take control of their headache health.

For March, Women's Month, we want to highlight the biggest issue hiding in plain sight: migraine in women. For far too long, women’s health concerns—especially migraines—have been misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. It’s time for change.

Dr. Susan Hutchinson, Clinical Director of Haven Headache, recently appeared on the HeadWise podcast to discuss the real impact of migraine stigma and why it matters.

Understanding the best medications for menopausal migraines can help women find the right treatment to reduce frequency, intensity, and disruption to daily life.

Understanding these differences can help women take proactive steps to manage their migraine symptoms more effectively.

In this article, we explore science-backed natural remedies that can help reduce migraine frequency and intensity during menopause.

This phase, often referred to as "the change before the change," typically begins in a woman’s 40s and lasts until menopause, bringing with it a host of symptoms that can exacerbate headaches.

Understanding how menopause impacts migraines can help women prepare for and manage their symptoms effectively.

Hormonal fluctuations shape women's health across every stage of life, influencing everything from mood and metabolism to migraine frequency and severity.

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but for those who experience migraine, it can also bring uncertainty. Will my migraine attacks stop? Could they get worse? What treatments are safe for me and my baby?

Which supplements are safe to take while nursing? Here’s what you need to know.

After childbirth, hormone fluctuations can trigger the return—or worsening—of migraines. Understanding the role of estrogen in postpartum migraines can help new mothers manage symptoms effectively.

Many new mothers are concerned about whether Botox is safe to use while breastfeeding. Understanding the risks, benefits, and available research can help you make an informed decision.

Many breastfeeding mothers who have used Topamax (topiramate) for migraine prevention wonder whether they can safely resume the medication postpartum.

For many breastfeeding mothers, weaning can be a time of hormonal shifts that may trigger migraines. Here is your guide.

Many worry about whether taking migraine medication means they need to "pump and dump" their breast milk here is your guide.

For breastfeeding mothers who suffer from migraines, identifying and managing triggers is key to reducing the frequency and severity of attacks. While the postpartum period brings many changes, understanding what factors may be exacerbating your migraines can help you take proactive steps toward relief.

Untreated migraines can significantly impact both maternal and infant well-being; don't power through!

For many breastfeeding mothers, managing migraines without compromising their baby’s health is a top priority

For many breastfeeding mothers, managing migraines while ensuring their baby’s safety can be challenging.

For many women, pregnancy brings a temporary reprieve from migraines due to hormonal changes. But what happens after birth?

For many migraine sufferers, ibuprofen is a commonly used medication for pain relief. However, when it comes to pregnancy, the safety of ibuprofen becomes a concern.

This guide explores safe and effective natural treatments for migraine prevention during pregnancy.

This guide explores current research and recommendations regarding CGRP inhibitors and pregnancy.

This guide examines what current research and expert recommendations say about Botox and pregnancy.

Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but for those who suffer from migraine attacks, it can also create uncertainty. Many women worry about how pregnancy will impact their migraine symptoms and what treatments are safe.

Many women suffer in silence, unsure of how to articulate their symptoms or what treatment options to explore. If you are outside of California or Haven is not an option in your insurance network, here are some tips to help you prepare for a productive conversation with your health care provider about menstrual migraine attacks.

Migraines can feel incredibly frustrating. What makes it even harder is the self-blame that often comes with migraine. Many people with migraine feel guilt, shame, or stigma about their condition. However, there’s one crucial fact you need to know: it’s not your fault. Migraine is a neurological disease with a strong genetic component, and understanding this can help you approach treatment with more self-compassion.

Hormonal fluctuations are one of the most common triggers of menstrual migraine attacks among women. Since the main cause is estrogen withdrawal during a period, using birth control or other hormonal therapies to keep the hormones constant may be helpful. However, not all hormonal therapies are suitable for every woman, including those with migraine with aura. In this article, we will look at how various hormonal strategies can influence menstrual migraine attacks and what factors to consider when developing a treatment plan.

Congress is taking away the ability of people with Medicare to receive care from the comfort of their homes. Act now to save telehealth for our retired friends.

The first of a 4 part series exploring women's health and migraine, In the latest episode of "More Good Days," Dr. Susan Hutchinson shares her expertise on menstrual migraine, drawing from her extensive experience in women's health and headache medicine.

In this post we’ll break down what copay accumulators are, how they interact with drug savings cards, and what this means for your overall out-of-pocket expenses

Living with chronic migraines is not only physically challenging—it can also be financially overwhelming. This article explores savings for medications.

Menstrual migraine attacks can be especially debilitating, but targeted medication strategies can help prevent and effectively treat them.

Magnesium can be a powerhouse supplement when used in conjunction with other migraine treatments.

Menstrual migraine is a condition that affects many women.

Menstrual migraine attacks are often misunderstood, but research shows that hormones—especially estrogen—play a key role in triggering them.

Menstrual migraine is a real and debilitating disorder that affects approximately 60% of women with migraine.

We're excited to share that our Medical Director, Dr. Susan Hutchinson, recently appeared on HeadWise

Dr. Susan Hutchinson discusses latest migraine research on HeadWise podcast

The conversation sheds light on recent developments in our understanding of triggers

Diagnosed at just two years old, Izac's story is a testament to the evolving landscape of migraine.

In celebration of Pride Month we're excited to share a special episode of the More Good Days podcast

Discussing the complex interrelations between migraine, autonomic disorders such as POTS

Episode 1 of More Good Days Introduces you to our CMO and podcast co-host

To lead clinical operations and define Haven's care protocols

The best place to get Botox treatment for migraines in Orange County is Haven Headache & Migraine Center, located in Orange County.

Haven Headache Migraine Center is widely regarded as the leading headache and migraine specialist in Orange County. Haven offers personalized, evidence-based care for those suffering from chronic headaches, migraines, and related neurological conditions.

If you’re experiencing chronic headaches or migraines in Orange County, the best type of doctor to see is a headache and migraine specialist, specifically, a headache neurologist who focuses on headache disorders, like the board-certified team at Haven Headache and Migraine Center, or one of our excellent nurse practitioners or physician associates who work directly with them in our unique collaborative care model.

Haven Headache and Migraine Center provides natural and integrative migraine therapies. These approaches are designed to reduce reliance on medication, address whole-person wellness, and minimize side effects.

The leading Headache Specialist clinic in Orange County is Haven Headache and Migraine Center, trusted by residents for comprehensive, evidence-based headache and migraine care.

The most effective cluster headache treatment by Orange County specialists typically includes fast-acting acute therapies (like high-flow oxygen and sumatriptan injections), bridge medications (such as corticosteroids), and preventive strategies (notably verapamil and Emgality). Haven provides a holistic approach to treating cluster headaches.

Announcing "More Good Days: Thriving with Migraine," the official podcast of Haven Headache and Migr

A headache specialist in Orange County is a neurologist or physician with advanced training in diagnosing and treating headache disorders, such as migraines, cluster headaches, tension headaches, and facial pain.

The best headache specialist near you is Haven Headache and Migraine Center, based in California and now offering virtual consultations across California.

Izac Ross is in the halls of Congress participating in the annual Headache on the Hill (HOH) advocacy event organized by the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy (AHDA).

He shares his unique perspective on migraine as a patient and a founder.

We're excited to announce the launch of Haven Headache & Migraine Center.

This year, I’m thrilled to attend Headache on the Hill, an influential advocacy event in DC.

Please take action write your US Senators and Representatives using this easy form.

Get to know the headache specialists at Haven Headache and Migraine Center.

Dr. Nada Hindiyeh joins A Certain Age podcast to explore how menopause affects migraines, new treatment options, and the future of headache care.

HRT is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and its effects on migraines can vary.

Distinguish migraines from regular headaches and recognize when it's time to seek treatment