So here’s something weird: I never thought I’d be reading up on the Epstein-Barr virus again after college biology. And yet, here I am, a few years older, sitting with an aching back that just wouldn’t quit—and what do I stumble across? A rabbit hole of medical chatter suggesting that back pain might be linked…
One thing I never expected was how much my stomach would influence my head—literally. For years, I chalked up my migraines and digestive issues as unrelated annoyances. But when I stumbled across a study that connected the gut-brain axis to both migraines and IBS, it felt like someone finally turned the light on. If you’ve…
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…
Ever feel like your muscles are always on edge—tight, cramping, or just plain uncomfortable—and no matter how many stretches you do or massages you get, they keep coming back? I’ve been there. A couple of years ago, I was stuck in this weird cycle of muscle tension that wouldn’t let up, especially around my neck,…
If you told me years ago that my stomach might be messing with my back, I would’ve laughed—right before grabbing a heating pad. But here we are. After years of navigating persistent back pain and hitting dead ends with stretches, posture fixes, and even injections, I stumbled into something unexpected: the gut-brain axis. And let…
Ever noticed your migraines tend to flare up right after spring hits—or maybe when you’re around a dusty room or indulging in a plate full of aged cheese? Yeah, same here. For the longest time, I didn’t connect the dots between my allergy flare-ups and those pounding migraine episodes. Turns out, it wasn’t all in…
If someone told me years ago that my constant backaches might be connected to my thyroid, I would’ve laughed it off. I thought I was just aging badly, slouching too much, or lifting stuff wrong. But turns out, there’s more to that nagging pain than I ever imagined. If you’ve been struggling with persistent back…
You know, for the longest time, I chalked up my nagging back pain to bad posture, aging, or that one time I tried to lift a couch solo (not smart, trust me). But what caught me off guard was realizing how much of it traced back to something completely unexpected—my gut. Yep, my gut. I…
It’s weird how your body can throw tantrums in totally different areas—and still somehow be connected. I learned that the hard way juggling migraines and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I used to think they were completely unrelated: a pounding head and a temperamental gut? Nope. Turns out, there’s more of a link than I ever…