If you’ve ever been curled up in a dark room, ice pack on your head, wishing for the throbbing in your skull to finally subside—you’re not alone. I’ve been there more times than I care to count. Somewhere along my own migraine journey, between prescription meds and lifestyle changes, I stumbled onto something surprisingly simple…
If you’re anything like me, coffee used to be a non-negotiable part of your morning ritual. The aroma, the warmth, the comforting first sip — pure bliss. But if you struggle with migraines, that daily cup might be triggering more than just a caffeine buzz. I had to painfully accept this after tracking my own…
Skipping breakfast used to be my thing—more time in the morning, fewer calories, and supposedly better focus. But every time I tried intermittent fasting, boom—head pounding by mid-afternoon. I brushed it off for a while, thinking it was dehydration or caffeine withdrawal. It wasn’t until I started talking with my neurologist that I discovered the…
I’ve dealt with migraines on and off for over a decade, and if you’re reading this, chances are you know just how brutal they can be. When over-the-counter meds just don’t cut it and you’ve already done the caffeine cuts, the sleep hygiene tweaks, and even tried pressing that magic acupressure point behind your ear,…
Ever wake up with your head pounding like you just partied all night, except you didn’t? I’ve been there. Opening your eyes in the morning and realizing a migraine beat your alarm to the punch is not exactly a motivational start. Morning migraines are a thing—an annoying, painful, very real thing. And if you’re anything…
Some people say you can never get too much sleep. I used to be one of them—until I noticed something strange. Every time I overslept, especially on weekends or during long holidays, I’d wake up with a pounding headache. It wasn’t just a bad start to the day—it was a full-blown migraine. It got me…
For most of my life, I didn’t give hydration much thought. A glass of water here and there, maybe some juice or coffee during the day, and I assumed I was covered. That changed when migraines started taking over my weeks. One day, while talking to my neurologist, she casually asked how much water I…
For anyone who’s struggled with migraines—those relentless, pulsing headaches that seem to hijack your entire day—you’ve likely explored every solution under the sun. I’ve been there. After years of trying everything from OTC meds to essential oils, I found myself deep in the rabbit hole of diet changes. That’s when the ketogenic diet started popping…
So, I decided to try a low-carb diet a few months ago. I was excited about the potential weight loss, the steady energy levels, and let’s be honest—the promise of fewer sugar crashes. But here’s the thing no one warned me about: the splitting headaches. At first, I brushed it off as just another rough…