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The Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders is
proud to introduce Dr. Lauren Aymen. Dr. Aymen is
a neurologist and headache medicine specialist who
has joined us as the Director of the Headache Center.

Saba Mickey (grandfather Michael Goldenberg) cuts while Ami is held by his mother, Caroline.

Uncle Oren Goldenberg snips.

A festive meal and celebration follow.

Are there any specific tests that can
diagnose a migraine headache?

The introduction of giving
tzedakah (charity): Each family
member who cuts the hair
gives the child money to put
into his tzedakah box.

No. The diagnosis of migraine is based on one’s clinical presentation and
exam. There are several tests which can help rule out secondary causes
or identify other illnesses which may be contributing to head pain.
Most often, migraine is due to enhanced nervous system activity and
treatments are performed to reduce this overactivity.

When headaches are
impacting a person’s
ability to perform activities
of daily living, patients
should seek treatment from
a physician. My goal is to
develop an effective
treatment plan for patients
so that headaches are not
preventing them from
missing out on their lives.

CONTACT US TODAY TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT!

Farmington Hills
28595 Orchard lake Road, Suite 200
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
248-553-0010
www.mindonline.com

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the honey on each of the letters while
they are read so that Torah study will
be sweet.
Ami was born on Israel
Independence Day, Yom HaAtzmaut,
which falls during the counting
of the Omer. Counting the Omer
commences on the second day
of Passover and is completed on
Shavuot. It is considered a mourning
period, so no weddings or parties are
permitted, except on Lag b’Omer.
Cutting hair is also not allowed
during the time of the Counting of
the Omer, which is why boys who
turn 3 between Pesach and Lag
b’Omer celebrate upsherin at the Lag

b’Omer celebrations.
Bonfires are the symbol
of this holiday. In Israel,
bonfires, barbecued foods
and bow and arrow play can be seen
across the country. Many religious
families travel to the burial site of
Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai on Meron
Mountain for their son’s upsherin.
God was shining his countenance
upon Ami and the Goldenberg family
at his upsherin, as the rain predicted
held off until the next day. A good
time was had by all at the celebra-
tion with the Lag b’Omer activities
of bonfire, bows and arrows, pita
making, drums, dancing and s’mores.
Everyone enjoyed an Israeli meal of
hummus and falafel, along with hot
dogs, chips and cotton candy. •