Miscellaneous

The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Your Health: What Insurance Won’t Cover Last week, I was chatting with someone who was telling me how she’s started saving thousands of dollars for a big trip abroad she’s planning to take in a few years. She’s so excited about it, budgeting and dreaming about all the places she’ll…

Head Injury Aftermath: Navigating Life After Head Injury Migraines Welcome to another Q&A week where we dive into the migraine and health questions that are important to you! Marie asks: “I have a head injury, so I’ve been told I will always have migraines. I keep hopping from med to med with no results, and…

After 50 Years of Migraines Jenny learned this one thing that changed everything. Imagine living with migraines so severe they don’t just disrupt your plans—they dictate your entire life. You wake up wondering if today will bring another attack. The pain is debilitating, leaving you unable to work, enjoy time with your family, or even…

Silencing the Sirens: Navigating the 5 Inflammation Pathways Behind Your Pain Did you know there’s an important aspect of chronic pain that’s more complex and deeply intertwined with how you feel daily than you may realize? We’re talking about your inflammation network. Though it’s in the driver’s seat when it comes to migraine, you may…

The 98% Solution: Community Makes Migraine Freedom Possible If you have migraines, then I know you understand feeling misunderstood. So many people don’t really understand what migraines are, or what they feel like. Over 75% of adults in the U.S. don’t get migraines. That means most people think it’s “just a headache,” a minor inconvenience…

Should You Wait Out Menopausal Migraines? Today, we’re diving into an essential question that came from Tina, a member of our Women’s Migraine Freedom™ Group. Tina is nearing menopause, experiencing over 20 debilitating migraines a month, and asks: “If I’m close to menopause, should I just wait it out, hoping my migraines will decrease in…

When Everything Feels Hopeless: How Kim Found a Path Beyond Lyme Disease and Chronic Migraines If you’ve ever lived with chronic migraines—or any kind of long-term pain—you know how overwhelming it can feel. The endless discomfort, trying countless medications and treatments, yet finding no real relief—it can leave you feeling stuck and hopeless. Today’s story…

Are Sodium and Potassium the Missing Keys to Migraine Relief Have you ever wondered why electrolytes are suddenly the talk of the town? Sure, we all know they’re important for our body’s foundation—but is all this buzz really justified? Believe it or not, the connection between our health, migraines, and the balance of elements like…

What It’s Like When Your Pain Hides in Plain Sight Why It’s Time to Talk About Your Migraines Today’s topic might feel a little uncomfortable, but it’s an important one. We’re going to talk about you. Specifically, how you communicate with your family about your migraines. Do you ever hesitate to talk to your family…

The Secrets Behind Electrolyte Testing: Are Your Results Telling the Truth? Are Electrolyte Tests at the Doctor’s Reliable? Hey, everyone! Recently, Carrie asked me if the electrolyte tests you get at the doctor’s office are accurate, sparking a great question: Just how reliable are these tests? If you’re just starting to dabble with electrolytes, you…