If you’ve ever sat in a nutritionist’s office, clutching your throbbing head and praying for a miracle, trust me, you’re not alone. Migraines have a sneaky way of hijacking our lives, and while medications have their place, I’ve learned through frustrating trial and error that what’s on your plate can be just as powerful as…
Ever had one of those days where you’re trying intermittent fasting, feeling all proud, and then — bam — out of nowhere, a migraine sneaks in and ruins everything? Yeah, I’ve been there too. It’s incredibly frustrating. You’re trying to be healthy, yet your body seems to have other plans. Fasting-induced migraine episodes are a…
Ever noticed how skipping a meal or feeling lightheaded after not eating for hours triggers a pounding migraine? You’re not alone. For years, I brushed off those dizzy spells as just being “hangry.” Turns out, low blood sugar isn’t just a mood killer—it’s a significant migraine trigger. The link between low blood sugar and migraine…
Have you ever wondered why some people are early birds while others can barely function before noon? That’s your chronotype talking. But here’s the thing—your sleep chronotype could be doing more than dictating your morning mood. It might be influencing how often you get migraines. Speaking from my own battle with irregular sleep patterns and…
Let’s be honest — if you’ve ever woken up with a migraine, you know that sleep isn’t always the escape it’s supposed to be. I used to think it was my coffee addiction or the stress from work, but it turned out my pillow was quietly being the villain in my migraine saga. Choosing the…
Let’s talk about a little-known hack that could genuinely ease those annoying headaches — your sleeping position. I used to wake up with a pounding head more often than I’d like to admit, and I never connected the dots until my chiropractor casually asked, “Have you tried adjusting how you sleep?” Turns out, something as…
Ever noticed how your migraine attacks seem to sync with your bedroom’s temperature? I used to think it was just in my head—until I started paying attention. The nights when the room felt stuffy or overly chilly, my migraines had a way of creeping in. Turns out, there’s a solid link between sleep temperature and…
It started with curiosity. I kept hearing people rave about how a weighted blanket changed their sleep. But what caught my attention was a fellow migraine sufferer who claimed it actually reduced their migraine frequency. I had to test it myself. As someone who’s battled migraines for over a decade, I’m always on the lookout…
After a brutal migraine attack, there’s nothing more tempting than standing under a steaming hot shower, hoping it’ll wash away the lingering ache. I’ve done it more times than I can count. But is it actually safe? That’s a question many migraine sufferers (myself included) never really stop to ask. Let’s dig into the truth…