As someone who’s spent a fair bit of time hiking in the Rockies and even once embarrassingly puked mid-trek thanks to a pounding headache, I can tell you—high altitude and migraines are not a fun combo. If you’ve ever felt your head ready to explode after a scenic climb or a high-altitude flight, you’re definitely…
If you’ve ever felt a migraine sneaking in on one of those muggy, sticky summer days, you’re not alone. I used to think it was just me being sensitive to the heat, until I started noticing a pattern. The combination of humidity and high temperatures wasn’t just making me feel uncomfortable—it was triggering full-blown migraines….
Managing migraines used to feel like a game of chance—sometimes I’d go days feeling fine, and other times a sudden aura would leave me out of commission for hours. It wasn’t until I started taking self-care seriously that I began to notice real changes. If you’re navigating the unpredictable waters of migraines, building a solid…
It took me years to realize that one of the biggest triggers for my migraines wasn’t some exotic allergy or rare neurological issue—it was my chaotic schedule. I’d stay up late one night, wake up early the next, skip meals, overwork myself, and then wonder why my head felt like a balloon ready to burst….
If you’re someone who’s wrestled with migraines for years—like I have—you probably know how frustrating it can be when even the slightest trigger flips your whole day upside down. I used to think migraines were just headaches. But nope. They’re full-on events. And while I’ve tried prescriptions, gadgets, and even random tricks from TikTok, it…
Not gonna lie, I never gave much thought to how my hormones might be behind the pounding headaches I used to get right before my period. I chalked it up to stress or just “one of those things,” but over time, the pattern became too obvious to ignore. If you’ve ever felt a throbbing ache…
If you’ve ever skipped your morning coffee and found yourself nursing a throbbing headache by lunchtime, you’re not imagining it. I’ve personally been there — once went on a short weekend detox and ended up lying in bed by 2 p.m., eyes shut tight, regretting every caffeine-free decision. That classic pounding behind the eyes? Welcome…
It’s one of those things nobody warns you about until you’re already deep into it. You start treating your migraines with the meds your doctor prescribed—or maybe it’s an over-the-counter quick fix—and suddenly, you’re worse off than when you started. I’ve been there. What began as lifesaving relief ended up making my migraines more stubborn,…
If you’ve ever felt that rollercoaster-style nausea creeping in after scrolling through your phone too long or riding as a passenger in a car, you’re not alone. I’ve been there—once during a winding mountain drive where the combo of twisty roads and a rising headache had me reaching for both the window and the nearest…
