Alene L. Brennan, RYT

Tis the season for holiday cheer… and migraine attacks. Let’s face it, it’s not easy managing migraine any time of year, but it can be especially hard during the holidays...

It’s no secret that living with a chronic condition like migraine can be expensive. There are the obvious expenses of copays for endless doctor’s appointments, MRIs, and prescriptions. But there’s...

I am fortunate to have health insurance. I realize that’s a blessing and a privilege. Some years it’s been covered by an employer, other years, I paid out of pocket...

It was all over social media. Fellow migraineurs who claimed a ginger tincture was equally as effective as their prescription migraine medicine. They certainly had my attention. I definitely embrace...

Are you a fellow Type-A individual, driven by ambition and determined to accomplish your goals? Do you find pride in your strength and ability to tackle any challenge? The struggle...

Sleep is a tricky thing when it comes to migraine. Just like Goldilocks and the three bears, we strive to find that perfect balance – not too much, but not...

I’m 43 years old and have been getting migraines since childhood. Over the years, I've worked closely with my neurologist and made significant changes to my diet and lifestyle, all...

With decades of experience under my belt, I knew how to manage a migraine to the best of my ability. Medication + dark room + ice pack + sleep =...

Chronic pain can be lonely. It can feel like too heavy of a load to carry alone. We want to feel supported through the long days of debilitating pain and...

As I woke up on my wedding day, I could immediately feel a migraine brewing. It wasn’t a full-blown, debilitating migraine, but it was one giant cloud threatening a storm...

Spring is here, and summer is not too far behind. I love all the opportunities to get outside. The longer I live with migraine, the more passionate I become about...

I’ve been living with migraines for more than 30 years. If you’re reading this, then you likely know all too well what that journey is like – debilitating pain, nausea...

A life with migraine is not easy. There seems to be the “real world” around us that we desperately want to be part of. And then there’s our reality of...

I practice a lot of relaxation techniques living with migraine. Whenever I’m prompted to picture a peaceful, relaxing place, I always envision the beach. I love the smell of the...

If I’m being honest, the bar scene was never my scene, but it was for many of my friends. And the truth is, I didn’t want to feel left out...

I’ve been living with migraines since I was 7 years old. So, naturally, I’ve met with my fair share of neurologists over the years. I’ve also seen a lot of...

Migraines are debilitating. They hold me captive in a dark room until the pain and vomiting pass – sometimes hours and sometimes days later. For others, it can be weeks...

Winter is not my favorite time of year. It’s cold and dark. The days are short, and the months feel so long. It’s easy to feel more isolated, alone, and...

I know that there’s no such thing as “normal,” but my definition of it, is a life without migraines. Sounds kind of nice, wouldn’t you agree? Normal is being able...

If you’ve read my previous posts, then you know I’ve had great success in reducing migraines by changing my diet. I’ve found relief and freedom from unpredictable, debilitating migraines by...