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Nerve Block Therapy Offers Hope for Migraine Sufferers

                           Calgary neurologist Dr. Serena Orr injecting a patient to help treat migraines.  Researchers in Calgary are spotlighting a promising treatment for people living with severe migraines: occipital nerve blocks . This approach involves injecting a small amount of anesthetic near the occipital nerves at the back of the head, which can interrupt pain signals and provide rapid relief. Neurologist Dr. Serena Orr of the University of Calgary has been at the forefront of this research, recommending updates to the American Headache Society’s guidelines for emergency departments. The new recommendations encourage doctors to consider nerve blocks as a frontline option for patients arriving with debilitating migraine attacks. Patients who have received the treatment report significant improvement. Some describe it as the first time they’ve been able to escape the crushing pain, nausea,...

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Coconut Macaroons

 


Ingredients:

- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

- 5 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract


Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix the flour, coconut, and salt in a large bowl.

3. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, and stir until well combined.

4. Scoop out tablespoonfuls of the mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

6. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.


Enjoy baking and indulging in your homemade treats! 

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