A large part of migraine management is understanding your individual migraine triggers and how to manage triggers to avoid an attack. What is Migraine? Migraine is a complex neurological disease that causes so much more than a bad headache. Scientists are still learning about how the disease begins and progresses, but it seems to have genetic and environmental components. Scientists believe chronic migraine is caused in part by a dysregulation of pain input in the brain. This causes the nervous system to become sensitized or overly sensitive to stimuli that would otherwise be normal. Most people wouldn’t be bothered by…
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Continue ReadingNerivio is a cool drug-free migraine treatment option that can stop attacks in 2 hours. Plus, it can’t cause medication overuse headaches. Treating migraine attacks can be a long game of trial and error. Once you get in to see a doctor, sometimes you have to try a lot of different medicines before you find what works best for you. Another difficult part about common abortive medications like triptans is that they can cause medication overuse headaches. It can be a very hard balancing act of when to try an abort a headache and when you hay have taken too…
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Continue ReadingSometimes you can’t stop a migraine, but here’s a list of my favorite migraine tools to help ease the pain and feel better. Migraine attacks are rough. Even when you bring in the hardcore abortives, you still have to ride out the effects of the attacks. I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite migraine tools to help with the symptoms that wear you down over time. I want to give credit to two wonderful creators that I have learned so much about migraine from: Momming with Migraine and Migraine Babe. N1 Headache This is the migraine tracking app…
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Continue ReadingEating gluten free can be expensive, but there are some ways to save money. Checkout these money saving apps with savings for specialty foods. Note: This post contains affiliate links that you can use to support me. Feel free to to navigate to the websites on your own. I am a Whole Foods team member, but the opinions in the post below are my own. Gluten Free Food is Expensive Buying gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan products can be expensive. Sometimes, things are optional treats, but some staples like bread can start to add up. I have found a few…
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Continue ReadingYou know the most important part of a bowl meal is a great sauce. Check out my favorite vegan sauce recipes that you’ll want on everything! Vegan Sauce Recipes One of my favorite parts of Stardew Valley is the Queen of Sauce because that’s how I feel sometimes. I always need to know where the sauce is, and that’s why I love these vegan sauce recipes. One of my favorite meals is a rice bowl, and what’s a good rice bowl without a delicious sauce to tie the meal together. Nut-Based Sauces My favorite plant-based creamy sauces are nut-based because…
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Continue ReadingIf you need a recipe for meal prepping, look no further than these easy soup recipes that can be made in an Instant Pot or on the stove! What Makes a Good Soup? There are so many ways to make easy soup recipes that are also delicious. The main thing to focus on is building flavor and seasoning well. You want to make sure that you are seasoning and tasting your soup as you go to make sure your soup isn’t too bland. One of the easiest ways to build flavor in your soups is to use vegetable broth instead…
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Continue ReadingNew to the world of eating gluten free? Check out some of my favorite gluten free brands and how to replace some of your old staples! Note: I am a Whole Foods team member, but the opinions in the post below are my own. I do not gain anything or have any obligations to share this information. Going gluten free is no easy task, and when you have to overhaul your entire pantry it can fee impossible! I’ve been wanting to make a master list of all my favorite gluten free brands for awhile now because I have wasted my…
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Continue ReadingCheck out this list of food storage options I keep on hand, and the easy meals you can make with a few long-lasting ingredients! If the pandemic and 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we should probably have a few days work of meals on hand. Food storage options include easy shelf-stable foods in the pantry and things that will keep great in the freezer. I also love to stick up on items when they are on sale, or buy in bulk at Costco. I like to keep things on hand that I can easily combine to make simple meals…
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Continue ReadingDIY bath bombs make a great holiday gift when you’re on a budget, and they are a great way to enjoy a bath with soothing scents. DIY Bath Bombs I’m not a huge bath fan, but when I’m trying to relax or take some time for myself I do enjoy a good fizzy bath treat. I used to treat myself with Lush, but those are expensive and I’m not a huge fan of mall shopping during the pandemic. So, I figured out I could make my own with a few kitchen ingredients to still get the enjoyment of a fizzy,…
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Continue ReadingLarge gatherings may be off the table still, but Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be. Check out a few tips to nail Thanksgiving cooking at home! This year is weird, and a lot of people are (hopefully) avoiding large family gatherings. While it may seem odd, I’m here to share some tips and tricks for Thanksgiving cooking at home. I’ve always lived far from my extended family, so I’m used to only having Thanksgiving with my immediate family. So I’m going share with you some things I’ve learned over the years to enjoy your dinner with those you live with! How…
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Continue ReadingThanksgiving can be hard if you’re new to eating gluten free. Check out this post to find some great gluten free Thanksgiving replacements! Quorn Meatless Roast If you’re vegetarian and gluten free, you know that it can be hard to find meat substitutes that aren’t made with vital wheat gluten. I think I got to try Tofurky one year. Thanks to Quorn, there is a delicious option for you! There’s no rule that says you have to have a turkey substitute if you don’t really care, but this is the best option that’s out there. It’s the star of my…
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Continue ReadingVegetable broth is so easy to make at home to reduce foods waste, control salt concentration, and save money at the grocery store! Vegetable Broth vs. Stock For all intents and purposes, vegetable broth and stock are the same thing. The words are used interchangeably, but there is a technical difference. If you are making chicken or beef broth, you simmer pieces of meat along with vegetables to make a light broth. Stock is longer process that involves mostly boiling bones. Boiling the bones releases collagen and makes a think rich stock which is flavored with vegetables and herbs. So,…