Category: Easy
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Better breathing for migraines
A major part of mindfulness is breathing. It sounds a little suspect when you first hear about it – ‘breathing? I do that all the time already!’ What becomes apparent when you do a bit of research, however, is how badly migraineurs tend to breathe. I know that I tend…
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Aromatherapy for migraines
One of my greatest joys, and biggest triggers, is aroma (smells). I can specifically remember occasions where I have been in a movie theatre or an airplane and the smell of someone’s perfume has become increasingly upsetting, until… migraine… usually the more dramatic version complete with nausea and vomiting. On…
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Sound baths for migraines
As an extension of the music therapy that I have been experimenting with, I explored the realm of sound baths on youtube. I found the trick is to find musical tracks that do not involve any high-pitched notes as these are painful when I have a migraine. There is no…
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Short meditations for migraines
In addition to the meditations listed in my other post for Youtube, I also have a collection on Spotify that I can use wherever I am. The nice thing about short meditations, is that you can do them in between regular tasks and routines when you find yourself with a…
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Meditation for migraines
Although initially a bit resistant to meditation, it is an important foundation of mindfulness. Over time I have grown to enjoy the time spent meditating (even though I generally keep my daily sessions short). Meditating allows you to practice the art of sitting still in mind and body, which in…
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Qigong for migraines
Similar but different to Tai Chi, Qigong has provided another set of invaluable techniques for my migraine recovery. Slow and steady, with a focus on posture, breathing, and the energy that runs through your body, I’m yet to find a movement that hurts my head; even the head-tapping was more pleasant…
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Tai Chi for migraines
Of all the activities that I have experimented with, Tai Chi has been one of the ones I have enjoyed the most. I now try to start every day with 15 minutes of Tai Chi movements. Whilst I began by following routines on You Tube, now I tend to use remembered moves…
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Face and head massage for migraines
Over time I have discovered that I hold a lot of tension in my face. Without previously being aware of it, I squint, front, pout, scowl, and grimace my way through the day. Each time I do so, I introduce tensions into my face muscles. One of the best things to come…
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Stretching for migraines
Stretching is an excellent way to reduce the tension in your body (which in turn reduces a major trigger AND improves your resilience to other triggers that might come your way). It is important that you always start slow and be mindful of your limitations; even ‘basic’ stretches can overextend tired…
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