By Peggy - Once upon a time, television was my distraction of choice. Through many long days of chronic migraine pain, it hypnotized and help numb. I could keep the volume low and park myself in front of the screen to (somewhat) keep from focusing on my throbbing head. But last February when the pain … Continue reading Product Review & Personal Experience: Migraine Glasses
Migraine triggers are abundant and unique among migraine patients, but often are difficult to track and determine. From diet to weather to stress, triggers are far and wide and most of us would much prefer to live without them. While that’s not easily done, or even possible in some cases, there can be ways to … Continue reading The Triggers & Troubles of Migraine
By Winslow - The celebration of New Year’s Eve is something most people thoroughly enjoy. This is a chance to reminisce on the past year and hope for a better one to come. But for migraine sufferers, the flashing lights, party foods and alcohol can prove to be a nightmare. Here is a list of … Continue reading Celebrating New Year’s Eve without Triggering a Migraine
By Heidi (Guest Writer) - How long would you say you look at computer screens per day? How about the TV? Your phone? Did you know that artificial blue light can damage your eyes with long exposures? Living with a chronic illness can be very isolating and many of us reconnect with the outside world … Continue reading How Blue Light can Affect People with Chronic Illness
By Sarina & Wanda - What are Inflammatory Foods? - Sarina If you have a chronic illness, you have probably heard countless suggestions and unwarranted advice on what will “cure you” or give you relief. Most of the time, these unwanted -- and sometimes downright ridiculous -- recommendations are not even worth the attempt. (Do … Continue reading Migraine & Inflammatory Foods
By Jennifer - Having Chronic Hemiplegic Migraine has taken a lot of things from me, but none has been more frustrating than some of the food I can no longer eat. Figuring out food triggers is especially difficult because it is not easy to track. A migraine triggered by food may not happen for up … Continue reading 3 Ways I’ve Eliminated Migraine Trigger Foods
By Alexandria - I love going out to restaurants. It's a real treat not having to cook an entire meal myself or enjoying dishes that are too complicated or time-consuming to make at home. Every once in a while, I like having someone wait on me, even if I'm only having a cup of tea … Continue reading 5 Things Restaurants Can Do to Eliminate Migraine Triggers
By Lisa-Marie - Step 1) Place arrow onto the bow, Step 2) Lift bow and arrow up to jaw level, Step 3) Slowly pull back the arrow and aim, Step 4) Carefully release the arrow, and... DARN IT! Target missed again! Even though you may have followed all the steps correctly, hitting the target seems … Continue reading Migraine Games: The “Hot & Cold” of Triggers
