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THYROID HORMONE
Imbalances in the thyroid are linked to numerous conditions, including migraines.Of all of the thyroid conditions, hypothyroidism is most frequently associated with migraine complications.
The symptoms include: cold, dry skin, irregular cycles, weight gain, slow heart rate, and constipation.
Other thyroid conditions, such as Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, also may cause migraine as well.
So now you know your top root cause, you’re off to an awesome start!
By completing this quiz, you’ve begun to take responsibility for your migraines and you’ve made a big, brave step towards committing to positive change, and if that isn’t worth celebrating, what is?Now that you have identified your top root cause, you can start to make the right lifestyle choices which will help you on your way to reducing the frequency, severity and duration of your migraine attacks!Did you know that migraine is a threshold disorder?…And that you may have more than one root cause?Whatever your migraine root causes, rest assured that there is a strategy for each one and with a little guidance and support you can reduce them — even prevent them — for good!"Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start." — Nido QubeinThree tips to help you on your path to a healthy, happy migraine-free lifestyle...
1) Start a Migraine DiaryIt can be a simple spreadsheet, or a notebook to keep a track of the date and time. It's also useful to add some notes about what was going on at the time, possible triggers and what medication you took at the time, and how it helped. This is a great way to see any patterns which may be a trigger for you migraine attacks so you can avoid them in the future.
2) Start a Food DiaryFriend, your diet doesn’t have to be so complicated. It could be a simple as cutting out of few of the known migraine food offenders such as oranges, chocolate or caffeine, or did you know there are 14 main allergens including gluten and dairy. These are a great way to start making changes to your daily nutrition.Instead of forcing yourself to 'go on a diet' or do something radical, that you can't maintain and really aren’t in the mood for, ask yourself what do you genuinely enjoy? And which can you go without to see if there is a difference to your migraine attacks. If you stick to the known offenders, then you’re way more likely to start feeling better which will motivate you to do more.
3. Rethink Your Sleep RoutineSleep? What's that got to do with my migraines? According to a recent study, insomnia is on the rise… And it’s no wonder when you think of our culture’s high stress levels and total reliance on technology. Computer and smartphone screens emit a wavelength of light in the blue spectrum, which signals your body to wake up. When you use your devices within two or three hours of bedtime, your body can’t make the melatonin it needs for a refreshing, rejuvenating sleep…So pick your ideal lights out time and press pause on your screens well before then!On top of that, try managing the stress that might be keeping you up after hours by taking up meditation. This will lower your cortisol levels throughout the day so that by night you’re able to fall fast asleep.P.S. Steering clear of caffeinated beverages like coffee and Red Bull will also go a long way in your quest for an eight-hour snooze.
"Who’s this with all the health tips?" Let me introduce myself...Hey there 🙋♀️ I’m Kirsty Terry, an ex-migraine sufferer who now enjoys a migraine free lifestyle. I’m founder of 'The Equilibrium Approach to Migraine-Less Living'. If you’re like many of us who were told, 'there is nothing you can do’, or the only relief you were offered is pain killers which merely mask the symptoms, then I'm here to tell you, that that is just not true!The equilibrium approach combines the natural therapies of functional medicine, bioenergetic health screening and rapid transformational therapy to help clients identify the root cause of their health challenges, heal the under-lying psycho-energetics & self-limiting beliefs and adapt to new lifestyle choices to achieve optimum health and vitalityOnce you understand your root causes, no matter what it is, I’m here to help! Together, we’re going to get to the bottom of the WHY you get migraines?, identify those life style habits which may be your personal triggers and work with your mind set and belief systems preventing you from living your healthiest, happiest life. Looking for a little extra guidance? Book a FREE chat with me and let’s find out if I can help you too.