Migraine Freedom Tools
Whoops, Wrong Way: Turning Life’s Wrong Turns into Your Best Journey Yet
Whoops, Wrong Way: Turning Life’s Wrong Turns into Your Best Journey Yet “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are going.” A simple observation, but the more you think about it, the more it hits home when you deal with chronic migraines. Every week, I chat with so many incredible…
Read MoreSilent Screams: Exploring the Connection of Tinnitus and Migraines
Silent Screams: Exploring the Connection of Tinnitus and Migraines Do you deal with spooky, irritating, and almost supernatural sounds that aren’t coming from the outside world but instead in your head? Most women describe the sound as an annoying ringing in their ears, while some say they hear roaring, hissing, throbbing, or pulsating. If you…
Read MoreThe Silent Migraine Magnifier: What You Can Do.
The Silent Migraine Magnifier: What You Can Do. This silent migraine magnifier is all around us and has been shown to have a significant impact on your health and your head pain. Unfortunately, society has given it a free pass. It’s been normalized, and many suggest that we can easily ban it from our lives.…
Read MoreWhen HRT Doesn’t Stop the Pain
When HRT Doesn’t Stop the pain It can feel impossible to pinpoint your migraine triggers in the midst of hormones and busy schedules. Juggling the responsibilities of motherhood and dealing with severe headaches can feel downright overwhelming. Hormones like estrogen and progesterone are central to our menstrual cycle and pregnancy, but their effects don’t end…
Read MoreNeck Tension: Pinpointing the Cause Between Prodrome, Occipital Neuralgia, and Nerve Pain
Neck Tension: Pinpointing the Cause Between Prodrome, Occipital Neuralgia, and Nerve Pain Last week, our discussion focused on the trigeminal nerve. If you haven’t checked out that blog post yet, I highly recommend taking a look before diving into today’s blog. This week, we’re focusing on another culprit behind your discomfort and canceled plans: the…
Read MoreWhat The Nerve: Your Trigeminal Nerve’s Secret Role in Migraines
What The Nerve: Your Trigeminal Nerve’s Secret Role in Migraines The trigeminal nerve is something we’re all too familiar with, but we may not have all of the details we need. This nerve plays a big part in the pain that’s keeping you from living the life you want. Think of it like the main…
Read MoreBreathe Easy Again: Identifying and Overcoming Fragrance Triggers
Breathe Easy Again: Identifying and Overcoming Fragrance Triggers Humans possess the remarkable ability to detect over 1 trillion odors. Yet, it’s fascinating how our responses to these odors vary dramatically. Have you ever noticed how a particular fragrance can uplift your mood yet seemingly irritate the person next to you? Or how an aroma that…
Read MoreNavigating the School Year with Less Stress and Fewer Migraines
Navigating the School Year with Less Stress and Fewer Migraines We all know how it feels when September rolls around. We prepare for the whirlwind of school schedules, extracurriculars, and never-ending to-do lists. It’s not just the kids having to adjust; it’s a whole family shift. And when you’re trying to balance it all with…
Read MoreTeaching Through the Pain: A Guide to Managing Migraines in the Classroom
Teaching Through the Pain: A Guide to Managing Migraines in the Classroom One of the ways my team and I support women in achieving migraine freedom is to get to know them… truly know them. Not just their migraine symptoms, not just their health history, or the pills they are taking… but really get to…
Read MoreParenting Through Pain: A Mom’s Resource for Tackling Young Migraines
Parenting Through Pain: A Mom’s Resource for Tackling Young Migraines Seeing your child struggle with migraines can make you feel powerless, and if you’re struggling with migraines too, it’s as if the pain that has shadowed so much of your life has set its sights on them too. I want you to know, there’s hope…
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