Ever found yourself searching for something to listen to that isn’t just background noise, but genuinely helpful—especially on days when your head feels like it’s splitting in two? That was me a few years ago. I was in the thick of dealing with chronic migraines and would often find myself lying in the dark, earbuds…
#LNF #LNF Bianca NalaBianca Nala is a compassionate Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in primary and respiratory care. As a health writer for Healthusias.com, she combines her clinical expertise with a talent for clear, relatable storytelling to help readers better understand their health. Bianca focuses on topics like asthma, COPD, chronic cough, and overall…
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably noticed how clutter—physical or mental—has a sneaky way of turning a normal day into one big stress storm. For years, I brushed off the mess around me as “creative chaos.” But when migraines started creeping into my life more frequently, I began to wonder: Could this clutter be…
It’s Saturday morning. Sun’s peeking through the curtains, coffee’s brewing, and you’re finally ready to enjoy your weekend — until that all-too-familiar throbbing sets in. Yep, the dreaded weekend migraine. I used to think it was just bad luck until I started connecting the dots. Turns out, there are legit reasons why our bodies rebel…
Years ago, I stumbled across something surprisingly simple that ended up reshaping the way I manage my migraines—walking barefoot on grass. It sounds almost too good to be true, right? But let me back up a bit. I’ve been living with migraines for over a decade, trying everything from prescription meds to obscure supplements. Then…
I’ve lived with both IBS and migraines for years, and let me tell you—it’s a ride. There were months when I couldn’t tell whether the pounding in my head triggered my stomach or the other way around. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering if your irritable bowel is making your migraines worse, you’re definitely not…
Honestly, I stumbled into craniosacral therapy completely by accident. I was in the middle of a migraine episode that felt like it was carving my skull in half. I’d tried every conventional method—prescriptions, ice packs, blackout curtains—and still, the throbbing persisted. That’s when a friend (who’d probably had enough of my complaining) suggested something I…
Back in my late twenties, I used to chalk up my throbbing headaches to stress or dehydration — until I noticed a pattern. Like clockwork, the pain would strike just before my period, usually followed by fatigue, light sensitivity, and nausea. It took me years (and several doctors) to finally understand what I was experiencing:…
Let me tell you, if you’ve ever found yourself curled up in a dark room, squinting through the pain, trying to remember if it was the garlic bread or your three hours of sleep that brought on your latest migraine—you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and honestly, keeping track of these episodes used to feel…