I used to think my migraines were just random—maybe triggered by stress, maybe hormones, or lack of sleep. But then a pattern started emerging. I realized I was reaching for over-the-counter meds like candy, thinking I was being proactive. Turns out, I was digging myself into a deeper migraine hole. Welcome to the world of…
Last year, I was sitting at my desk editing a video project when suddenly everything felt like it shifted sideways. No pain, no headache—just this surreal spinning sensation that made me clutch the edge of the table. At first, I chalked it up to being overworked or maybe even dehydration, but when it started happening…
If you’ve ever walked into a freezing room after escaping the summer heat, only to be hit with a dull ache behind your eyes or a pounding in your temples, you might be wondering—can an AC unit’s airflow trigger a migraine? It’s a question I used to brush off until I found myself repeatedly battling…
Not sure if you’ve been there—but I remember lying awake at 2 a.m., eyes wide open, head throbbing, and all I could think was, “Why does this always hit at night?” It took me a while (and a lot of trial and error) to figure out that what I did in the hour before bed…
For years, I battled mysterious migraine attacks that seemed to come out of nowhere. I kept a detailed food diary, tracked my hormones, switched pillows, and even tried those blue-light glasses everyone talks about. But what finally helped me start connecting the dots? A casual conversation about water filters. Yeah, seriously—turns out, the kind of…
If you’ve ever felt your head pounding while ascending through the clouds or even standing at a scenic mountain overlook, you’re definitely not alone. As someone who deals with migraines regularly, I learned the hard way how altitude plays a sneaky role in triggering them. The first time it hit me mid-flight, I had no…
There’s something oddly soothing about the scent of rain. For some, it sparks nostalgia—childhood memories, the scent of fresh earth, a feeling of calm. But for others, myself included, it can be the very thing that signals an incoming migraine. Weird, right? I used to think I was imagining it. Turns out, there might be…
Have you ever woken up with a throbbing headache and thought, “Was it something I ate… or maybe the temperature last night?” You’re not alone. I’ve personally gone through a cycle of restless nights and sharp morning migraines, and it took me a while to figure out that my sleep environment played a bigger role…
Last year, after waking up with yet another pounding headache that lingered for hours, I stumbled across something that changed how I manage my migraines: Coenzyme Q10. I’d heard of it in passing—mostly in skincare commercials—but didn’t connect it to brain health or migraine relief. Turns out, this tiny nutrient may be playing a much…
