The Day Christine Realized It Wasn’t Allergies —
It Was Inflamation

For years, Christine woke up every morning with pressure — in her head, her ears, her sinuses — and a feeling she just couldn’t shake: something wasn’t right.

She tried everything. Allergy medications. Neti pots. Air purifiers. She even banished her dog from the bedroom, convinced she must be allergic.

But nothing worked.

“I had weekly migraines and daily head pressure. I just didn’t feel up to par,” Christine said. “The ear and sinus pressure were awful. I honestly thought it was my dog.”

She also battled hot flashes, bloating, and fatigue that made it hard to get through the day — much less enjoy life.

Then one night, scrolling Facebook, she found the Women’s Migraine Freedom Group.

She didn’t post. She didn’t comment. She just watched.

“I was a total stalker,” she laughs. “I wanted to make sure this wasn’t just another Facebook scam.”

After months of reading real stories from women who were finally migraine-free — and hearing how different they felt after finishing The Freedom From Migraines Method® — something shifted.

“I realized I wanted to feel like they felt,” she said.

So she joined.

And in just a few months, Christine’s life completely changed.

✅ Her ear and sinus pressure started to ease.
✅ The daily head pressure lifted.
✅ The bloating disappeared.
✅ She dropped 20 pounds and gained her energy back.
✅ Her spouse noticed she looked and felt incredible.

“I feel fabulous,” she said. “My joints don’t bother me anymore, I sleep better, and I look better than I did 16 weeks ago.”

Christine says she’s most proud of her willpower — learning to cook for her family without giving in to old habits, staying committed, and trusting the process.

“I ate a ‘healthy’ diet for 20 years,” she said. “I had no idea it was actually contributing to my migraines and inflammation.”

Her advice for other women?

“Be patient. Ask questions. And be committed. It’s worth it.”

If you want to hear Christine tell her story in hor own words, click here.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Debbie Waidl is the Owner of In The Balance Health Coaching LLC, and Founder of The Freedom From Migraines Method™ & The Migraine Freedom Protocol™
She supports busy moms living with Migraines.

Debbie will uncover what is holding them back from migraine freedom so they can live their life pain and symptom free, work productively, spend the time they want with family and friends, and stop missing out on the things they enjoy.

A message from Debbie:
"I was once right where you are now. 100% believing there was NO WAY to end migraines and my only option was to learn how to live with them or find that magic pill that maybe would work for a while. If anyone told me back then that I could end my pain once and for all, I would have called BS and popped another pill!

Skeptical times 10 was my middle name for sure because when you try it all and everyone tells you they can help you and they don’t. You stop believing… you lose HOPE!

I now realize I was approaching my migraines all backward.

I was trying to cover up symptoms versus trying to end my pain."

share this post

Join

more...

book a call

shop

The Day Christine Realized It Wasn’t Allergies — It Was Inflammation

By Debbie Waidl | November 10, 2025

The Day Christine Realized It Wasn't Allergies - It Was Inflamation For years, Christine woke up every morning…

By Debbie Waidl | November 3, 2025

You're Not Missing Out - You're Healing In If you live with migraines, you know the fear. The…

By Debbie Waidl | October 20, 2025

How to Stop a Migraine Fast and the Real Reason Relief Doesn't Last Have you ever found yourself…

By Debbie Waidl | October 13, 2025

Why Doing All the "Right Things" Still Didn't Work for Marie So many women I talk to share…

By Debbie Waidl | October 6, 2025

Why Migraines Keep Coming Back (Even After Meds, Diets, and Quick Fixes) If you're reading this, chances are…

By Debbie Waidl | September 29, 2025

When the Pain Isn't the Worst Part Is this you? You wake up already scanning your body, wondering…

The information provided in this blog is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. This blog is not meant to be used, nor should it be used, to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. The publisher and author are not responsible for any specific health or allergy needs that may require medical supervision and are not liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application or preparation to any person reading or following the information in this blog. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources. Readers should be aware that the websites listed in this blog, including their content, may change at any time without notice.

Featured on:

800+ recipes designed with your migraine freedom goals in mind

Subscribe to Recipes for Freedom