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…
I used to think walking was just about getting from point A to point B. But after years of dealing with unpredictable migraines and trying every remedy under the sun—from prescription meds to acupuncture—I stumbled across something so deceptively simple that I nearly laughed. Walking meditation. Yeah, I was skeptical too. But what started as…
Not too long ago, I found myself in a cycle that many chronic migraine sufferers know all too well. I’d pop an NSAID the moment I felt that familiar throb behind my eye, thinking I was staying ahead of the pain. But strangely enough, the migraines kept coming back—more frequently, and with a vengeance. It…
For years, I struggled to figure out why my migraines were so relentless, no matter what I tried. I’d pop painkillers, avoid loud environments, even track my triggers religiously. But nothing seemed to offer long-term relief—until I took a deep dive into how my daily meals might be affecting my brain. Specifically, switching to a…
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably noticed how clutter—physical or mental—has a sneaky way of turning a normal day into one big stress storm. For years, I brushed off the mess around me as “creative chaos.” But when migraines started creeping into my life more frequently, I began to wonder: Could this clutter be…
I’ll be honest—if you’ve ever had a migraine, you know it’s not just a “bad headache.” It’s a full-body experience that can knock you off your feet. Years ago, I started tracking what I ate, hoping to find patterns in my migraine flare-ups. That’s when I stumbled on a curious theory floating around health forums:…
Waking up groggy with a throbbing headache while your newborn finally dozes off? Yeah, I’ve been there—and if you’re dealing with migraines that have gotten worse after having a baby, you’re definitely not alone. The postpartum period is rough as it is, and when you add chronic migraines into the mix, it’s like playing life…
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…
If you’ve ever found yourself curled up in a dark room, trying to ride out a migraine, you’re not alone. I’ve been there—more times than I’d like to admit. I used to rely solely on medication, crossing my fingers it would kick in before the throbbing pain turned into full-blown nausea and sensory overload. But…