Lifestyle Modifications
5 Tips for Finding a Migraine-Friendly Career
Managing migraine is an unpaid, full-time job, often with no time off. Unfortunately, most of us need to find a way to earn a living too. How exactly can we navigate both of these “jobs”? The workplace is full of migraine triggers, and is not always supportive when it comes to accommodating people with migraine.…
Read MoreDrug‑Free Migraine Relief: A Conversation with Theranica CEO Alon Ironi
Migraine is a progressive disease that impacts all areas of life. Without effective treatment, it can get worse. For those who can’t take or tolerate medications for migraine, FDA-cleared migraine devices are crucial for disease management. Despite this, healthcare professionals are often unaware of such devices, or tend to dismiss them as “experimental.” Patients, on the…
Read MoreA Guide to FDA-Cleared Migraine Devices
Imagine living with a disease that within minutes can suddenly turn your day upside down: the world narrows to throbbing pain, nausea, and lights that feel like daggers—another migraine attack stealing your plans, your productivity, and your peace. You’ve tried medications, lifestyle tweaks, and everything your doctor suggested, but the attacks keep coming. What if…
Read MoreThe Transition from Migraine Self-Stigma to Self-Care
Imagine it’s a Friday evening, late into your college semester. You just got out of your 3 ½ hour Bio lecture, and you’re probably kicking yourself for scheduling your most arduous class to finish off your week. You’re tired from the dull lecture, worn out from the week prior, and maybe even a bit frustrated…
Read More6 Easy Ways to Beat Holiday Stress
As the countdown to Christmas is underway, here are 5 simple things you can do to beat that last minute holiday stress.
Read MoreBreaking the Silence: Understanding Migraine in Men
When most people think of migraine, they often picture a woman suffering from a severe headache. But did you know that 25% of people with migraine are men? That means in the U.S. alone, about 10 million men live with this often misunderstood and disabling disease. It’s time to break the silence around men and…
Read MoreDepression And Anxiety During Migraine Attacks
Do you experience depression or anxiety symptoms during migraine attacks? There are 4 phases of a migraine attack, and our members have shared that they can feel depressed or anxious during the different phases. Migraine and depression are comorbid conditions, meaning they often exist together. However, the pain, isolation, and unpredictability that go along with…
Read MoreMy Experience With Acupuncture for Migraine Relief
As a long-time migraine patient, I recently decided to give acupuncture a try. Acupuncture is an ancient practice of traditional Chinese medicine. It’s used to treat various ailments and conditions, and some studies show it can have many benefits for alleviating migraine and its related symptoms (you can read more about acupuncture and how it…
Read MoreMy Experience With Daith Piercing For Migraine
Recently, my teenage daughter and I (we both live with migraine) decided to give the daith piercing a shot. Or rather, she convinced me that I was cool enough to get the piercing so that I would go along with her plan! A few weeks ago, I wrote about daith piercing as an unconventional remedy…
Read MoreDaith Piercing for Migraine Relief
Daith piercing is an unconventional remedy for migraine relief, and it is gaining a lot of social media attention. The piercing, which involves puncturing the innermost cartilage fold of the ear, known as the helix crus, has been associated with potential health benefits, including the possible alleviation of migraine symptoms. The procedure is typically carried…
Read MoreMigraine Treatments: Acupuncture for Migraine Relief
Have you ever wondered about acupuncture? Maybe you see it as a covered benefit in your health insurance, or know a friend or colleague who has tried it, but you’re not sure if it is something for you to try? Today, we will explore this ancient practice of traditional Chinese medicine, which has been used…
Read MoreNavigating Migraine and Relationships – the Joy and Challenges
No one likes to be struggling with pain and feel like a burden to their loved ones and friends. Equally, no one likes to see a loved one in pain and not be able to intervene. Relationships when one or more people live with a chronic disease such as migraine can be incredibly challenging to…
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