Date published: 01.09.08 - not release date

New Survey - Migraine-Busting Feverfew Leaf Helps Majority of Headache Sufferers

The misery of millions of migraine sufferers may soon be at an end. A new survey by the UKs leading herbal medicine manufacturer, MH Pharma (UK) Ltd, was conducted with members of the Migraine Action Association showing that a daily supplement of dried feverfew leaf may help rid sufferers of the debilitating pain that can ruin their quality of life.

Nearly 100 migraine sufferers took one Feverfew capsule a day for two months. The results show that the majority (60%) had their lives transformed after taking Feverfew Leaf.

Prior to taking the supplement, over half the sufferers had up to 10 headaches a month and 22% suffered more than 10 attacks a month. Their headaches were moderate to severe in 80% of cases, and were said by the vast majority (96%) to affect their abilities at work and reduce their quality of life. After taking the course of Feverfew leaf capsules, most people found that their headaches became less frequent and milder, with many describing themselves as migraine-free, and 64% stated they would continue to take the supplement.

The results of the survey confirm those of previous studies that have documented the ability of dried Feverfew leaf to help stave off the frequency, pain and nausea of migraine type headaches. Feverfew is one of nature’s oldest headache remedies and its therapeutic qualities have long been recognised. (Relevant research referenced in Notes to Editors).

Ann Turner, Director of Migraine Action Association says: “The results of this survey are very encouraging. Migraine is a complex condition and to manage it effectively sufferers require an individualised treatment approach. This survey confirms previous research and indicates that Feverfew Leaf can help to reduce the severity and frequency of migraine attacks and is a useful addition to the range of treatment options available.”

The brand of feverfew leaf taken in the survey is used in Boots Feverfew capsules and MedicHerb Feverfew Leaf capsules. The capsules contain 125mg of high quality dried Feverfew leaf in easy-to-take capsules. Boots Feverfew costs £6.99 for 30 One-a-Day capsules and is available from Boots stores nationwide. Alternatively, MedicHerb Feverfew capsules can be obtained by mail order on 01453 751395.

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For further info please call:
Michelle Redmond
Tel: 020 8288 0849
Email: michelleredmondpr@yahoo.co.uk

or

Jackie Fletcher
Tel: 0870 2430758
Email: jackie@partnersinpr.co.uk

Acknowledgements:

•This survey was made possible with the help of The Migraine Action Association which recruited volunteers from its membership database. The MAA provides a valuable information resource and support network to migraineurs across the UK and can be contacted on www.migraine.org.uk or by telephone on 01536 461333

Relevant Research for Reference:

1.E.A. Curry, D.J. Murray, C. Yoder, K. Fife, V. Armstrong, H. Nakshatri, M. O'Connell and M, Sweeney. Phase I dose escalation trial of feverfew with standardized doses of parthenolide in patients with cancer. Invest New Drugs. 2004 Aug;22(3):299-305

2.E. Ernst and M.H. Pittler. The efficacy and safety of feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium L.): an update of a systematic review. Public Health Nutr. 2000 Dec;3(4A):509-14. Review

3.J.J. Murphy, S. Heptinstall and J.R. Mitchell. Randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial of feverfew in migraine prevention. Lancet. 1988 Jul 23;2(8604):189-92

4.E.S. Johnson, N.P. Kadam, D.M. Hylands and P.J. Hylands. Efficacy of feverfew as prophylactic treatment of migraine. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1985 Aug 31;291(6495):569-73.

What Do Some of the Survey Participants say?:

“This has been miraculous! Almost as soon as I started taking feverfew all migraines stopped completely. I have now had six weeks without a migraine”

“Only one headache in two months”

“I was getting a migraine every week. I have only had two attacks in the past two months”

“Since taking feverfew I have been migraine free for eight weeks”

“I cannot believe that in the past three months I have only had five headaches”

“No severe migraines, usually one every 3-4 weeks”

“2 weeks completely migraine free”

“It felt lovely not to keep getting headaches”

“I am amazed at the benefit feverfew has given me”

“I do think that feverfew has helped as I have only had one really bad migraine in the past month”

“Over the two months the headaches seem slightly less frequent and severe”

“Migraine not so severe and not so often”

“I actually managed 23 days migraine free during the trial, which is amazing”

“I have definitely seen an improvement in frequency and intensity and I am very pleased with the result”

“I’m impressed and I will continue to take feverfew”

“The pain has been a lot less severe, also the length of time that the headaches lasted was shorter”

“My menstrual migraines were less severe”

“Although I still have migraine headaches, little aura has occurred and have had less severe attacks”

“I definitely feel that taking the feverfew has altered the pain of my migraine. It hasn’t affected the frequency but the pain has been less severe and completely bearable!”