When it comes to vaginal health, we often think of hygiene habits or avoiding infections. But one thing I never gave much thought to until a few years ago? Vitamins. I used to constantly battle weird imbalances—occasional odor, dryness, irritation, even after being super careful. It wasn’t until I started looking into nutritional gaps that…
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…
Let me tell you something weird that happened a few months ago. I skipped breakfast, got caught in a back-to-back meeting frenzy, and by 2 PM I was not just hangry — I had this pounding migraine that blurred my vision and made even soft light unbearable. A granola bar and some juice later, the…
If you’ve ever had to pause your entire day, retreat to a dark room, and hope the world just stops spinning for a while — you’re not alone. Migraines are no joke. And when mine hit, I’m not thinking about work or social plans — I’m scrambling for relief. Over the years, I’ve tried practically…
It started out of curiosity. One chilly morning, I braved a freezing lake on a dare—and oddly, that was the first week in months I didn’t get my usual migraine. Since then, cold water swims have become my go-to preemptive strike. And while I wouldn’t call it a miracle cure, something about that icy plunge…
So here’s the thing—I’ve always been a big fan of essential oils. Lavender in the diffuser before bed, peppermint when I have a headache, and even a little tea tree diluted for skin. But I remember one time, right after trying a new blend someone recommended, I noticed these weird little floaty specks in my…
Back when my lower back was acting up every time I sat for more than 20 minutes, I tried everything—yoga, foam rolling, even switching out my office chair. Some of it helped a little, but nothing really addressed that tight, nagging tension. It wasn’t until I stumbled into guided imagery (almost by accident through a…
Let me tell you something I didn’t expect to learn from years of chasing doctors, trying out weird back pain therapies, and Googling symptoms at 2 AM: sometimes, the pain in your back starts in your gut. Sounds wild, right? I used to think back pain was always about posture or injury — never once…
Honestly, I never really thought much about my gut beyond the occasional bloating or bad sushi night—until anxiety turned everything upside down. I’d be running late, heart racing, mentally spiraling… and suddenly, my stomach would twist into knots. Turns out, it wasn’t just “nerves.” There’s a whole intricate relationship between anxiety and the gut microbiome…