Last summer, during a particularly brutal heatwave, I found myself waking up with the strangest, stabbing sensation in my lower back. I initially blamed it on a bad mattress or maybe my habit of slouching at the desk. But here’s what no one talks about enough: dehydration might just be the sneaky culprit behind back…
So here’s something odd that happened to me a few months back—I’d be working on my laptop or taking a walk in bright daylight, and suddenly, I’d spot these shadowy floaty shapes drifting around in my field of vision. At first, I thought it was just fatigue or screen time overload. But the more I…
If you’ve ever polished off a bowl of spicy ramen or indulged in your favorite extra-hot curry, only to feel a headache creeping in shortly after, you’re not alone. I used to think it was just me—maybe I was dehydrated, maybe I hadn’t eaten enough that day—but the connection between spicy food and migraines is…
Let me just say it — if you’ve ever noticed your period doing strange things and thought, “Could this be connected to something like BV?” you’re not alone. I’ve been there, wondering why my usual cycle suddenly decided to go off-script. Whether it’s coming early, showing up late, or just acting downright bizarre, it’s worth…
When I first got pregnant, I thought morning sickness and weird cravings would be my biggest challenges. No one warned me about the risks of bacterial vaginosis (BV) creeping in during pregnancy—and let me tell you, it was a curveball I wasn’t ready for. I had so many questions, and most of the answers online…
Ever felt that odd, nagging ache in your lower back after chugging a few liters of water or after a bloated, gassy meal? You’re not alone — I’ve been there too. One time, after an aggressive attempt at “rebooting my system” by drinking close to a gallon of water in a couple of hours (yes,…
Getting a good night’s sleep used to be a struggle for me—until I started paying closer attention to how I sleep and, more importantly, *what* I sleep on. If you’re a side sleeper like me, chances are you’ve experienced that nagging stiffness in the lower back, or maybe even numb arms from your shoulder being…
It always starts the same for me—something tiny spirals into something massive in my mind. A slight delay in a friend’s reply suddenly means they’re mad. A skipped heartbeat becomes a sure sign of a heart condition. It’s exhausting, and it’s called catastrophizing. If you’ve ever found yourself trapped in an anxiety spiral that escalates…
Last summer, I decided to ditch my briefcase and go hands-free with a backpack. Big mistake—or so I thought. Within a few weeks, I started experiencing this dull ache between my shoulder blades. I chalked it up to bad posture or maybe sleeping weird, but then it got worse. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Whether…