Junk Food and MigraineIs junk food: Challenges with junk food frequently arise for people with migraine. In this video, Holly discusses the interlinks between junk food and migraine. We hope to shed light...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Navigating the Movie Theater Minefield of TriggersFrom blaring exit signs to flashing strobe effects, from stinky cologne mixed with popcorn smells to cold temperatures – the movie theaters are alive with migraine triggers. People living with...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Alleviating Muscular Tension When Carrying My BabyMuscular tension is a big migraine trigger for me. Now that I have a growing baby on my hands – literally and figuratively – I have to be extra mindful...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating a World Full of TriggersMost people living with migraine have more than one trigger that causes an attack. Indeed, many of us have countless triggers. From lights, sounds, smells, foods, drinks, and hormones, to...Reactions0reactionsComments91 comments
Visualization to Reduce Fear When Going OutGetting out of the house and facing the unknown migraine triggers that await you in the sights, sounds, and smells of a new environment can be a challenge. Either we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Review of the Green Light Allay Lamp for MigraineIf you want to see the specific lamp I mentioned, you can look up The Allay Lamp. Alternatively you can try a simple green lightbulb like the Hooga Migraine Relief...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What I’ve Learned from 20 Years of BotoxAs one of the first people to use Botox for migraine, Holly offers her unique perspective in this video. From frequency, to efficacy, to challenges and positives, Holly gives her...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
How to Protect Yourself Against Fragrance in PublicWe can take all the measures to avoid a migraine. We take our medicine, eat the right foods, get consistent sleep, stay hydrated, avoid fragrances… and then we leave the...Reactions0reactionsComments27 comments
When Big Emotions Are TriggersFor many of us who live with migraine, crying is a trigger. So is being overly excited or anxious. Even experiencing extreme joy can trigger a migraine for some. How...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Summertime HydrationWe hear a lot about the importance of drinking enough water in a day and it’s for good reason. The majority of us are walking around chronically dehydrated. Some signs...Reactions0reactionsComments36 comments
Movement Snacks for MigraineIf you love snacks, you'll love movement snacks! More and more research has been coming out confirming that exercise does not have to be long, intense, and practiced for a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do You Excuse Yourself?It’s happened to all of us. A migraine is coming on and we’re in a situation that’s difficult to extract ourselves. How do we get out of it to start...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
What’s Your Secret: First Sign a Migraine Attack is Coming?Every migraineur has a different first sign or signal that lets them know an attack is unfolding. From neck pain to hunger pangs, emotional swings to brain fog, there are...Reactions0reactionsComments62 comments
RetreatMigraine 2022: Migraine Can't Keep Us DownMy experience at RetreatMigraine 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina inspired this video of scenes from this memorable event, coupled with a poem I wrote called, "Migraine Can't Keep Us Down."...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What’s Your Secret: Neck Pain SolutionAfter several decades of navigating severe neck pain as one of her primary and most troublesome migraine symptoms, Holly shares the various solutions she has employed to seek relief. In...Reactions0reactionsComments43 comments
Migraine-Friendly Sun SalutationsYoga can be a highly effective complementary therapy for migraine relief, but not all yoga styles and poses are suitable for people living with migraine. In this video, I will...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why it's Easier to Give than Receive CompassionIn this video, Holly encourages us to think about why it's easier to give compassion and kindness to others than to receive it. We often extend warmth and understanding to...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Migraine-Friendly Sweet EatsWhether you’re searching for some candy to make migraine-friendly Easter baskets or simply trying to satisfy that sweet tooth, there are a growing number of options available. Migraine triggers are...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Fighting the Hard Edges of Migraine with SoftnessMigraine causes us to feel such discomfort. Simple tasks seem challenging – surfaces feel like jagged edges, materials feel rough, lighting is harsh, and smells are more pronounced. While we...Reactions0reactionsComments40 comments
Missing Prodrome SignalsIn this video, Holly shares a relatable story of a time that she missed repeated prodrome signals including brain fog, forgetfulness, and irritability. How is it, no matter how experienced...Reactions0reactionsComments134 comments