Let’s be real for a moment—if you’ve ever had a migraine, you already know it’s not just a “bad headache.” It can wipe out your whole day or even week. As someone who has wrestled with migraines for years, I’ve tried it all—from meds that left me groggy to meditations that never really stuck. But…
Years ago, I stumbled across something surprisingly simple that ended up reshaping the way I manage my migraines—walking barefoot on grass. It sounds almost too good to be true, right? But let me back up a bit. I’ve been living with migraines for over a decade, trying everything from prescription meds to obscure supplements. Then…
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…
Back in my late twenties, I used to chalk up my throbbing headaches to stress or dehydration — until I noticed a pattern. Like clockwork, the pain would strike just before my period, usually followed by fatigue, light sensitivity, and nausea. It took me years (and several doctors) to finally understand what I was experiencing:…
When my neurologist first suggested home oxygen therapy for migraines, I won’t lie—I was skeptical. I mean, breathing oxygen to ease that crushing pain behind my eyes? It sounded almost too simple. But after a few too many nights curled up in the dark praying the migraine would pass, I decided to give it a…
Back when I was coaching youth track, I noticed something odd with one of our star sprinters. She was a powerhouse in training, but competition days often left her pale, withdrawn, and nauseated—sometimes even in tears before her event. At first, we chalked it up to nerves. But eventually, we realized it was something much…
When I first started experiencing migraines, I thought they were just bad headaches. But what really threw me off was the wave of social anxiety that came with them. I’d cancel plans last minute, avoid bright rooms, or feel on edge during group conversations. At the time, I didn’t connect the dots—migraines and social anxiety…
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…
If you’ve ever had a migraine that made the smell of someone’s perfume feel like a personal attack, you’re not alone. I remember once having to leave a movie theater because someone nearby popped open a bag of buttered popcorn—and just like that, my head throbbed like a drumline. That intense reaction to smells isn’t…