Ever blinked and caught a strange speck or shadow off to the side of your vision, only to have it vanish as quickly as it appeared? That’s how it started for me—a couple of little floaty spots that showed up only in the corners of my eyes, and only when I blinked. At first, I…
Ever noticed those drifting specks in your vision—like little threads, blobs, or cobwebs? If you’re like me, you’ve probably shrugged it off the first few times. I know I did. But when floaters started showing up more often, especially after meals or during gut issues, I got curious. And what I discovered genuinely surprised me:…
Fasting during Ramadan has always been a deeply spiritual experience for me—one that recharges my faith and brings a refreshing sense of self-discipline. But there’s one thing that’s consistently thrown a wrench into the serenity: migraines during Ramadan fasting. If you’ve ever felt that pounding headache kicking in right before Iftar or just after Suhoor,…
It was a Tuesday morning when I found my teenage son sitting on the floor of his room, staring blankly at his open physics textbook. No earbuds, no phone in hand, just silence—and tension you could slice with a butter knife. I asked what was up, and he just muttered, “I can’t do this.” That’s…
Let’s be honest—when anxiety strikes, it doesn’t just hit you once and disappear. It lingers, loops, and grows stronger every time your mind hits replay. I’ve been there, lying in bed at 2 a.m., my heart pounding over a simple conversation from earlier. That’s the rumination trap. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? If you’re stuck wondering…
I used to think the fuzzy, transparent shapes floating across my vision were just from staring at screens too long. Honestly, I brushed them off like a smudge on my glasses. But when they started showing up more often — especially after long editing sessions or working late on client projects — I had to…
I’ll be honest—I didn’t even know what bacterial vaginosis was until a few years ago when I went through one of the most confusing stretches of vaginal health changes in my life. I’d just started seeing someone new, and within weeks, I noticed something was off. The odor was different, discharge wasn’t typical, and it…
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your phone for way too long before replying to a message from someone you’re into—only to end up ghosting them because your brain spiraled into a full-blown anxiety storm—welcome to the club. Social anxiety can be subtle, or it can be absolutely paralyzing, especially when you’re trying to…
I never used to think twice about my salt intake. Chips, instant noodles, cured meats — they were just everyday indulgences. But after a few too many episodes of pounding, one-sided headaches that sent me hunting for a dark, silent room, I started connecting the dots. It turns out, there’s a not-so-obvious link between high…