Migraine
Cleveland 5k Results 2021: Raising Money for Migraine
The Cleveland 5k, 2-mile walk and relax event took place on July 17, 2021. It was a rainy but fun success! We are raising money for migraine and building local communities each time we gather. All funds raised benefit the Cleveland Clinic to support local migraine research and fellowship training programs. Team My Migraine Life…
How Gardening Became My Migraine Distraction
Last weekend, I used gardening as a migraine distraction. I woke up with a migraine attack from the weather and a stressful week. When I saw the rain falling outside, I felt a blanket of pain, pressure, and fatigue all over my body. I thought my whole day was going to be a waste when…
Walk Cleveland 2021: Donate and Join Miles for Migraine
Migraine Walk Cleveland 2021 is almost here! I’m so excited! It’s my favorite advocacy event of the year! Miles for Migraine will host its fourth annual 2-mile Walk (or Intentional Movement of your choice), 5K Run, and Relax Cleveland Event on Saturday, July 17th at South Mastick Picnic Area. This fundraiser for migraine & headache awareness, treatment…
Living with Migraine after COVID-19 Stay Home Orders Lift
Sponsored: Life after COVID-19 stay home orders lift seems different yet the same with migraine. With COVID-19 restrictions lifting, I find that my migraine is not. As more people become vaccinated and the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases go down, the world once again shifts. I find myself signing my kids up for activities again…
Green Light Therapy for Migraine: Allay Desk Light
Recently, I’ve been trying the Allay Desk Light after loving their green lamp. I use green light therapy for migraine which reduces my light sensitivity and pain. The desk light offers the same benefits as the Allay lamp but in a thinner design made for workspaces. In this post, I’ll tell you about the Allay…
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month 2021
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month 2021 has begun! Otherwise known as MHAM2021. The 2021 theme is A New Era of Care. I gave my subscribers a little sneak peek of the month and now I’ll give some more details on ways to advocate, raise money and decrease stigma. By doing any of these actions, migraine…
The Dizzy Cook: Vestibular Migraine and Dizziness Treatment Food
I’d like to introduce you to the Dizzy Cook, Alicia Wolf. I’m lucky enough to call her my friend and look to her for advice on dizziness treatment food and knowledge about Vestibular Migraine. Alicia Wolf has worked so hard to help herself and shares her knowledge with many. In doing so, she created a…
Fellows and Advocacy Training Program: ACT Now
I work for the ACT Now fellows and advocacy training program for Miles for Migraine. I’d love to tell you more about it! ACT Now stands for advocacy connection team and connects volunteers in many ways. The fellows and advocacy training program is one. It is a program that trains doctors, patients, and caregivers to be…
Headache on the Hill: Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy
In March, I participated in 2021 Headache on the Hill with Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy. This year is year 14 for Headache on the Hill. I have been following AHDA for many years and supported virtually through a fundraising walk. But this year, I applied to be an Ohio representative. After 2020, I feel…
Do Blue Light Glasses Work for Migraine? Migraine Shields
Do Blue Light Glasses work for Migraine? This post is going to inform you about blue light glasses and how they may help migraine symptoms. Before you reach for the Fl-41 rose-tinted glasses, ask yourself where you will be primarily using them. If you are working on the computer for long hours during the day,…
