Wall angels. I used to think they were just another warm-up drill you’d breeze through at the gym without thinking twice. That is, until a dull ache in my mid-back and a pretty stubborn neck tightness pushed me into researching posture fixes that didn’t involve spending hours on expensive therapy or gadgets. Turns out, this…
If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing a square of chocolate when you feel that familiar pressure creeping in behind your eyes—yeah, I’ve been there too. Chocolate gets a lot of flak in migraine communities. One moment it’s the villain, the next, it’s being hailed as some quirky protector. But here’s the curveball—what if a compound…
Let’s talk about something a little uncomfortable—literally. If you’ve ever found yourself shifting in your seat, feeling awkward pressure, or just downright sore “down there,” and wondering *what the heck is going on*, you’re not alone. I remember sitting through an hour-long meeting trying not to squirm, quietly praying for it to end. It wasn’t…
Ever enjoyed a couple beers on a night out, only to wake up with a pounding head and a stuffy nose that made you question your life choices? You’re not alone. I used to think it was just dehydration or maybe the bar food, but after years of chasing down that post-beer misery, I realized…
You know, for the longest time, I thought my upper back tightness was just “part of life” — another consequence of hours at the desk, slouching on the couch, or looking down at my phone way too much. But everything shifted when a physical therapist introduced me to something called cervical retraction. It’s a small,…
Last Saturday, after a cozy dinner and just one glass of that bold red blend I usually love, the pounding behind my eyes began. I didn’t think much of it at first, but by midnight, I was in full migraine mode. It’s not the first time either. If red wine feels like your personal migraine…
I’ve always loved trying new things when it comes to food—kombucha, kimchi, miso soup—you name it. But after one too many throbbing headaches following a fermented snack binge, I started to wonder: could these seemingly healthy foods be triggering my migraines? If you’ve ever felt the same, you’re not alone. The connection between fermented foods…
Let’s talk about something that took me way too long to connect the dots on: my migraines and my lunch meat. Sounds ridiculous, right? But if you’ve ever popped open a pack of turkey slices or salami, enjoyed a quick sandwich, and then found yourself hours later in a dark room battling a full-blown migraine—you’re…
Okay, let’s be real—if you’re a migraine sufferer and a cheese lover, you’ve probably already had “the talk” with yourself in front of a charcuterie board. I know I have. I still remember the first time I connected the dots between my throbbing temples and that wedge of aged gouda I couldn’t resist at a…