Years ago, I remember constantly popping ibuprofen whenever one of my migraines hit. The pounding, the light sensitivity, and that awful nausea—none of it made sense. It wasn’t until I stumbled into the world of nutritional deficiencies and realized my magnesium levels might be a silent contributor that things started to change. That’s when I…
If you’ve ever found yourself curled up in a dark room, trying to ride out the waves of a relentless migraine, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too—more times than I care to admit. Over the years, I’ve tried nearly everything: prescription meds, yoga, blackout curtains, even acupuncture. But one of the most surprising—and effective—shifts…
If you’ve ever dealt with migraines, you know it’s not just a headache—it’s a full-on, body-halting experience. I’ve been there—cancelling plans, lying in a dark room, trying every trick in the book just to get some relief. That’s why when I first stumbled across acupressure, I was a bit skeptical. But desperate times call for…
Lighting. It’s something most of us take for granted—until you get hit with a migraine that seems to punch you straight through the eyes. I learned this the hard way. Years ago, during a long client meeting under flickering fluorescent lights, I felt it coming—a wave of nausea, stabbing head pain, and the urgent need…
It started with a flicker of pain behind my left eye, something I brushed off as just another one of those hormonal shifts. But before I knew it, I was curled up in a dark room, the throb becoming unbearable. Welcome to the world of migraines during menopause—a realm many women don’t see coming until…
Last year, after dealing with months of unexplained fatigue and unpredictable migraines, I started wondering if something deeper was going on with my body. It wasn’t just the pain — it was the brain fog, the stiff joints, and the way even a small cold would knock me down for days. Eventually, I stumbled across…
I used to think my morning latte was harmless—comforting, even. But after years of fighting unpredictable migraines, I started to question everything on my plate. One thing that kept showing up on my food log? Dairy. For anyone navigating migraines, figuring out what triggers them can feel like playing dietary detective. And while dairy doesn’t…
I never really thought my migraines and stomach issues were connected—until one day, they both hit like a double punch. I’d always chalked up the nausea and cramps to bad food or stress. But the more I talked to others and dug into what the science says, the more I realized this combo isn’t just…
I still remember the first time it happened — I was mid-conversation at a cafe, and suddenly my vision began to shimmer. Not in a poetic sense, but like I was looking through a broken mirror. It felt surreal. I wasn’t dizzy, I wasn’t in pain yet, but something was clearly off. If you’ve ever…