Let me tell you—when I first began dealing with what I thought were “just migraines,” I never imagined a simple shift in gut health would completely change how I experience them. Turns out, for a lot of us, there’s this sneaky connection between *candida overgrowth* and those relentless migraine flare-ups. It’s not just me either….
When I first started experiencing migraines in my twenties, I never thought my jaw had anything to do with it. But after years of trying everything from medication to meditation, a dentist was the one who finally cracked the case. Turns out, the alignment of your teeth and jaw isn’t just about a pretty smile—it…
It’s one of those days. The kind when your temples throb, light feels like a personal attack, and focusing on a sentence feels harder than finishing a triathlon backwards. Yet, there’s that calendar ping—meeting in 10 minutes. And just like that, you’re left wondering: Should you work during a migraine? As someone who’s tried everything…
If you’ve ever pushed yourself too hard during a workout and ended up with a throbbing head afterward, you’re not alone. I used to think I was just dehydrated or low on electrolytes, but it turns out the answer is more layered than that. Migraines from overexercising aren’t just in your head (pun totally intended)—they’re…
Every time a migraine hits, it feels like your brain is staging a full-on revolt. The pounding, the nausea, the light sensitivity — it’s not just a headache. I’ve tried all kinds of tricks over the years, but one surprisingly effective tool in my kit is aromatherapy. Yep, those tiny bottles of essential oils aren’t…
Not too long ago, I found myself wincing from yet another migraine that seemed to strike out of nowhere. But after a few patterns started to emerge, one surprising culprit kept popping up: my neck posture. Yep—something as seemingly harmless as the way I sat at my desk or looked down at my phone was…
Last week, I found myself halfway through a team presentation when the familiar throb started pulsing behind my left eye. It wasn’t the first time — and probably won’t be the last — that a full-blown migraine decided to crash my workday. If you’ve ever had to squint through spreadsheet formulas or navigate workplace drama…
Last week, while nursing the tail end of a throbbing migraine, I sat on my couch, sipping lukewarm ginger tea and scrolling through yet another health forum. Someone mentioned their blood pressure spiking during their migraine episode—and that got me thinking. Could there really be a direct link? I’ve always chalked up my own blood…
Stress is sneaky. It creeps in from work, relationships, the endless pings of notifications—and before you know it, your temples start to pound like a bass drum. I know it all too well. As someone who’s juggled tight deadlines and the occasional toddler meltdown, migraines became part of my life. But here’s the thing: managing…