Category: Equipment
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Mindfulness… just sew
Sewing, cross-stitch, embroidery, knitting… they are all mindful techniques that can create a deep sense of relaxed concentration that becomes something of a state of Zen. Truly! I’ve recently been trying long-stitch, and I’m often surprised at how much I get ‘lost in the moment’ and ‘time flies’. It is…
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Mouthguards for migraines
In the worst migraine I have ever had, the pain was so bad that I broke three of my own teeth. (I’m not sure why I wrote it like that – who else’s teeth would I break – and how?!) Not long after the major migraine attack, when I was…
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One of those days
I’m having one of those days, where nothing seems to be going quite right. I’m not sick now, but last night was rough and I’m feeling a tad overwhelmed. So, today’s post is short and sweet. Do any of you wear glasses? And do any of you ever find, (in…
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Are you a super-hotty or a cool kid?
In anecdotal evidence, I’m discovering that migraineurs tend to be either ‘hot’ or ‘cool’ people. Those of us who are ‘hotties’, like to take our caffeine hit in the form of a cup of coffee. When we take a shower to relax tired muscles, it needs to be nice and…
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Acupuncture for migraines
About five years ago, a friend recommended I try acupuncture for my migraines. I have mixed feelings about (un)solicited advice. On the one hand, I’m open-minded, keen to get better, and curious to learn about my options. On the other hand, I’ve had more than my fair share of advice…
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3 months young and getting resourceful
OK, one more post about mini-milestones, then I promise I’ll stop carrying on (for a while at least!) On the 17th of January 2024, I posted my first ever entry – “My migraine story” – since then, I’ve slowly got into the habit of posting Monday to Friday, until here…
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Acupressure for migraines
Acupressure works by applying pressure to specific points (acupoints) on the body in order to stimulate energy flow and release tension. Decades ago, someone told me that pressing the webby flesh between your thumb and pointer finger for 60 seconds was enough to reduce stress and anxiety. I wasn’t convinced,…
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Eye masks and migraines
Eye masks are possibly our most humble defense against migraine pain. I suspect they’re probably our oldest too. It’s not hard to imagine everyone from a caveman, to a Roman gladiator and a medieval babe in a beribboned cone-hat with an arm thrown across their face to keep the sun…
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