Migraines are the worst? Am I right? For myself, I’ve been living with migraines for the better part of my life and have had quite severe attacks. Thankfully my neurologist and I worked very closely for years, and years to help me find the best way to treat and prevent migraines! One thing I’ll start by saying is everybody is different. For years, I had family and friends offering advice that worked for them of their close friend. They swore ... Read the Post...
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How to reduce joint pain with at-home stretches
When it comes to living with fibromyalgia and joint pain, I know firsthand how painful, annoying, and disruptive to life it can be. Not to mention impact your quality of life. Fibromyalgia is considered a pain disorder, in which symptoms can include pain in the joints, muscles, and soft tissue. This can feel uncomfortable, and painful and can be quite disruptive and distracting when trying to complete everyday tasks. Chronic joint ... Read the Post...
Stress and Your Gut: The Hidden Culprit Behind Bloating
Have you ever found that on days you feel a heightened sense of stress you also feel bloated? You're not the only one curious about does stress cause bloating! There are links between stress and bloating that can often go unnoticed or unknown to most people. Your digestive tract and gut health are strongly linked to your stress through your cortisol levels (stress hormones). So let's dive into the connection between abdominal bloating and ... Read the Post...
How to prevent seasonal migraines and weather triggers
Spring is one of my favourite seasons, however, seasonal migraines are not my favourite and I'm often looking for how to prevent seasonal migraines. When it comes to my health spring typically wreaks havoc with plenty of migraine headaches. I struggle to find migraine relief for days or weeks at a time. While spring brings birds, flowers, sunshine, and a refresher to our environment. It also brings seasonal weather changes such as ... Read the Post...