It all started when I decided to repaint my home office. I thought a fresh coat of pastel blue would bring some calm into my hectic workdays. But within minutes of opening that paint can, a throbbing pain started creeping up my temples. It wasn’t just a regular headache—it felt like a full-blown migraine was…
Ever walked into a dry cleaner and felt a sudden pounding headache building up behind your eyes? That used to be me. For years, I couldn’t figure out why a quick stop to drop off my suits would leave me with a full-blown migraine by evening. Turns out, the culprit was floating right in the…
You know that feeling when you step into a charming flower shop, greeted by an explosion of colors and that fresh floral scent? For many, it’s a pleasant experience. But for someone like me, a visit to a flower shop can quickly turn into a ticking time bomb for a migraine attack. The connection between…
It was right after a routine touch-up with my favorite ash brown shade that I felt it—the familiar pounding behind my right eye. I shrugged it off at first, thinking maybe it was the salon lights or skipping lunch. But by evening, I was curled up in bed, lights off, ice pack on my forehead,…
Ever been seated on a flight, just settling in, and suddenly – boom – a wave of perfume, cologne, or cabin deodorizer hits you like a brick wall? I’ve been there. Somewhere between takeoff and turbulence, I found myself clutching my temples, bracing for a migraine that I knew was coming. If you’re sensitive to…
I’ll admit, it took me far too long to connect the dots between my relentless migraines and the products I was using daily on my skin. There I was, constantly swapping moisturizers and trying new fragrances, not realizing I was practically inviting migraines through the front door. If you’ve ever walked through the cosmetics aisle…