Laureen Macintosh Dr.Ac.

06/08/2026

June is migraine awareness month. Wear purple shades on the 21st to support people dealing with chronic migraines.

June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, and there is so much happening. 💜

Mark your calendars! From Remembrance Day to Flags for Headache to the (our) big one, Shades for Migraine Day on June 21, this month is packed with meaningful ways to show up for the migraine community.

The easiest way to get involved? Put on your shades, snap a selfie, and tag all month long.

Every post spreads awareness. Every tag builds community. Every pair of sunglasses says, "You are not alone."

Save this post and visit shadesformigraine.org/events to see events planned by our very own SFM Community Leaders! 💜

06/02/2026

05/15/2026

Menopause should be a time of empowerment for women. A “second spring” according to Chinese wisdom. Not something to be endured. Learn more about menopause and how to thrive during this transition.
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04/11/2026

Did you know seasonal allergies can contribute to headaches and migraines? Learn more in my latest blog post.

If you deal with recurring headaches or migraines—especially in spring or late summer—you might be missing a key piece of the puzzle. It’s not always stress or dehydration or pressure …

02/23/2026

A recent study found that acupuncture was effective at reducing pain and improving function in patients with migraine without aura.

This randomized clinical trial assesses the efficacy of acupuncture for pain and disability reduction using a whole-brain predictive model to identify acupuncture’s therapeutic outcome for migraine without aura.