The Migraine Hub
Clear, unhurried reading on migraine: what an attack actually is, how to track your own patterns, the botanicals that have long sat in aromatic tradition, and how to read the research without being misled by a headline. Educational only, and never a substitute for advice from your GP or specialist.
Migraine is a neurological condition, not simply a bad headache. Understanding how an attack unfolds makes it easier to recognise patterns, describe them accurately to a clinician, and plan the quieter parts of your day around them.
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A diary turns a vague sense of 'they come out of nowhere' into something you can look at. Done simply, it takes under a minute a day and gives a clinician far more to work with than memory alone.
5 min read
Peppermint is one of the most recognisable aromatic plants in the world, and the reason it feels cold on the skin is chemistry rather than temperature. Here is what is happening, and how it is used traditionally.
5 min read
Lavender and eucalyptus sit at opposite ends of the aromatic spectrum, one soft and floral, the other sharp and green. Together they are one of the most enduring pairings in botanical blending.
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Routine is unglamorous and it is also the thing most often recommended by headache clinics, because irregularity is one of the most commonly reported aggravators. The aim is not a perfect evening. It is a repeatable one.
5 min read
Screens are rarely one dramatic problem and usually several small ones stacked: glare, poor contrast, a monitor slightly too high, and eight hours without a real break. Each is fixable in a few minutes.
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