Many people with migraines have heard the saying: “Everyone has a bit of a headache at some point.” Or: “Most people only imagine migraines; it’s not a real illness.” It's no wonder that some sufferers lose heart and actually think they have to put up with the headaches, the unpleasant aura symptoms, the nausea, the sensitivity to light and all the other symptoms of a migraine attack.

But far from it. Researchers now know that migraines are indeed a serious and serious illness. This proof was a problem for a long time because migraines - especially the headaches that those affected suffer so much from - cannot be seen or measured. This is still the case today. But for several years it has been clear: migraines are a genetic disease. Changes in the genetic material mean that the nerve cells in the brain are very easily excited. In certain situations, overexcitation triggers subsequent reactions that ultimately end in this brutal pain.

Thanks to modern therapies - with and without medication - it is now possible to greatly reduce the frequency and severity of a migraine attack (including headaches), and in many cases even to prevent it completely. How it works? at the health academy . In 29 lessons you will learn everything you need to know about migraines so that you no longer have to suffer unnecessarily in the future.

Written in an easy-to-understand manner, the lessons will teach you everything you need to know about migraines. Starting with basic knowledge, such as how headaches develop, through the typical course of an attack through to long-term therapy or acute treatment. Animated infographics and statistics illustrate the content. An instructional video explains in detail how progressive muscle relaxation works - the proven best method for relaxation. Professor Hartmut Göbel, head physician at the neurobehavioral pain clinic in Kiel, will accompany you as an expert with lots of tips and advice. Small learning games and tests in between check your knowledge.