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Migraine and Mental Health
Mental health and migraine are deeply connected in ways many people don’t see. Living with constant or unpredictable migraine pain can make you feel isolated from the world, like no one truly understands what you’re going through. The physical pain is only part of it…the emotional toll can be just as heavy. Days filled with…
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Identifying Your Migraine Triggers: A Guide
Let’s talk about triggers! I’m not talking about the things that make you want to throw your coffee mug across the room—although we’ve all had those moments! I mean the sneaky little gremlins that make your migraine attacks go from zero to “I need a dark room and a prayer” faster than you can say,…
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The Scoliosis one.
Scoliosis is a condition that is easy to define but extremely challenging to treat, as no two cases are alike and the spine can become difficult to manage and control. It is important to mention that there is no cure. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, an abnormality which can curve into an “S”…
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The Migraine one.
June is a crucial month across the galaxy, being that it is Migraine Awareness Month. Migraine is a serious condition that affects millions globally, and the powerful impact cannot be underestimated. This debilitating pain is utterly soul-crushing and deserves far more attention and conversation than it currently receives. It’s time to speak up and advocate…
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Relieve Pain & Swelling: Discover KT Tape’s New Ice Pack
Have you ever struggled with swelling or dealt with chronic inflammation? If so, I have an incredible solution just for you! It almost feels like I’m hosting a 90s infomercial, doesn’t it? Now, back to our scheduled program…pain management. I’ve discovered an amazing product that offers relief from swelling. If we’ve chatted at the runDisney…
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Make it visible
I’m going to tell you a little something. It is important to me and something that should be discussed and not ignored. This isn’t a complaint. Or whining. But here I am. I look fine. Like nothing hurts, a regular selfie, but you can’t see my migraine attack right? What would happen if I stopped…
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The chocolate that athletes want
Who said you can’t run, be healthy, and eat chocolates?!? You can with Fuel Goods! They just did something they hadn’t before, and not only do I think it’s genius but pretty useful! As you know, Fuel Goods is a subscription of all the necessities you’ll ever honestly need as not just a runner but…
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Dear migraine, just NO.
Migraine is a neurological disease that affects everyone differently and currently has no cure. The symptoms vary from person to person but the most common symptoms are severe head pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and some numbness and tingling. The most intense symptom is probably the unstoppable throbbing head pain. At least 90%…
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Happy Holidays
Season’s greetings to you all, and wishing you a Merry Christmas and a very healthy and happy New Year. Thank you all for another year! -gelcys
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Ailment(ˈāl-mənt) noun: 1. a bodily disorder
Where do I begin this post? If there is one I would like you to read, it’s this one because it’s going to set the stage for what’s been happening and what’s to come. It started around this time last year but REALLY hit me when I was running the marathon in January. I trained…
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