Onwards and Upwards

9:14 AM |

Hi readers,


Just popping in to update you with the next experiment!



As from today, I am going to be trying:


  • A dental splint (NTI-TSS, see link: http://www.nti-tss.com/) to prevent me from clenching my jaw during sleep (I am aware that I do this, and often have a sore jaw in the morning).
  • Butterbur Capsules 75mg (Swanson Brand), one capsule twice a day with food, which are said to be good for preventing/relieving migraines.
My next cycle is due to begin on 2nd Jan 2011, so I will update soon to let you know if either of these seem to be helping.

In the meantime, Merry Christmas to everyone!

Lou :)

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Posted by Unknown

Ideas, anyone?

6:19 AM |

Hi all,

Since my last post, I have remained mostly vegetarian, which has helped my migraines to an extent, however, I have still had a few migraines in the meantime, so I know that I haven't completely kicked this thing.

So, now I'm opening it up to you, the reader, to put forward your suggestions, anything's worth a try!

Lou :)

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Going Vegetarian helps my Menstrual Migraines!!

5:15 AM | Labels:

Hi Readers!!

I haven't been around for a while (sorry) but I do have some new stuff to tell you!

Since my last post in March, I have become Vegetarian (mainly due to some digestion issues I was having) and, as well as helping the digestion issues, it has also made a huge improvement to my migraines - yay!!

I decided to go Veggie in May 2010 as an experiment initially, and only weeks later realised how much it was helping me in the migraines department.
(If you see my post from July 2009 you will see that I tried cutting out only red meat, to no effect. This time, I have cut out all meat/fish/flesh, and I have been using Quorn as a replacement)

Since that time I have not had to:
  • Take any Sumatriptan tablets
  • Miss any family days (I have a 4 year old boy)
  • Spend the day lying in a darkened room
Since then, on the recommendation of a friend, I have also been to see a Kinesiologist (don't ask me to explain what they do!) who tested me with various foods, and told me to lay off wheat & sugar.

I will see how that goes over a period of time.

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The amazing Coconut Oil!

4:25 AM | Labels:

Hi all,


I've been researching Virgin Coconut Oil as a health product recently, and decided to try some. It's one of those things where you often feel worse before you feel better, but I decided to go for it anyway! Here's my experiences with it:


When I first got hold of my tub of VCO, I enthusiastically tucked in and took 1tbsp straight away - what a big mistake that was! I felt lousy, had a banging headache which painkillers wouldn't touch, my joints ached, awful brain fog and I felt as though I was coming down with flu.


The next day, I decided to take a bit less, and so went for 1tsp, however, even this was too much for me by this point, so I had to cut back even further.


The following day, I reduced my total daily amount down to one eighth of a teaspoon (and I even split that in two and had half in the morning and half in the evening). This did seem to help, although I still had a bit of brain fog.

(I've even heard that it's a good Candida remedy!)


I gradually increased the amount by one sixteenth of a teaspoon per day (I know it sounds ridiculous, but I had to take it slow, as I couldn't bear the headaches otherwise).


I am now on a total of ½ a tablespoon per day (divided up into 4 separate doses) and seem to be doing quite well on that now. I will continue to increase the amount, until I am up to 3½ tbsp per day (hopefully).


Also, I have found a couple of products which help to reduce the die-off effect, these are Molybdenum drops and Pantethine Capsules. They seem to make a big difference and really help to reduce the brain fog & other symptoms so that I can get on with my life. Google it for yourself for more info.


The benefits I have noticed so far since taking the VCO internally are:


1. I feel generally calmer & happier.
2. I feel like I'm smiling more.
3. I have less anxiety.
4. I have lost weight - yay!
5. I have lost my sugar cravings.
6. I don't feel the need to keep snacking all the time.
7. I don't get as lightheaded when I get out of bed/stand up/get out of the bath.
8. My heartbeat has stopped racing.


I'm sure there are many more that I haven't thought of, I'll update if I think of any more. I'm hoping that it will help with my PMS symptoms & menstrual migraine this month too. I will post again to update with regards to that.


I have also been using it externally with excellent results:


1. On my scalp (which has been itching for the last 15 years!) it helps enormously.
2. Inside my ears (they've been itching for about a year or so) it makes a huge difference.
3. All over my body after showering, but before towelling dry (I picked this tip up from the forum on the above website) it makes my skin feel great. I also seem to feel 'cleaner' in between showers.
4. As my facial moisturiser in the morning and before bed.
5. My husband has been using it to prevent shaving rash and it has made a big difference.
6. My husband also has large patches of very dry skin on his back, I've been massaging it in every day, and it's really helping with that too.



So, I have to say that I am very impressed with this amazing oil so far, now that I have got through the initial die-off period. It was well worth it!


Any questions/comments, please feel free to message me.
(There's LOTS of info online regarding the health benefits of VCO, have a good read if you're interested!)


Lou :)

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Posted by Unknown

I'm back

9:45 AM |

Hi readers,


Apologies once again for not posting sooner.


I believe the problems I had were side effects from the Maca that I was taking. I was experiencing some awful abdominal cramps, which have since cleared up.  I won't be taking the maca in future! If anyone wants to buy my supply, get in touch!


Anyway, the latest thing I'm trying is a product called 'Pure Epa' from a company called Mind 1st. Click on the link if you'd like to read more about it (it's a UK company, but if you Google 'Pure EPA', you may find a supplier in your country).

On the website, it says that you have to take it for 12 weeks so really see the benefit. I have been taking it for 1 week so far, and I already love it! I won't go into too much detail about the benefits I've experienced so far, but let's just say - my husband isn't complaining! ;)


Also, I'm back on the celery juice! (I took a break from it while I was I'll).


Lou :)


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Update, January 2010

2:22 AM |

Hi Readers,

Apologies for not updating the blog for a while, I have been unwell for the last 3 weeks (not Menstrual Migraine related!) and haven't really been up to it.

I'll get back to you all when I'm feeling better and let you know my latest experiments!

Lou :)

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