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1% Thursday: Think 3D

by James on 26 August 2010

"I’ve tried everything!" No, actually, you haven’t. All right, I understand the frustration of those who have tried one thing after another for years with no relief.  Many of you have even been told by a doctor that there’s nothing left to try.  But the truth is, you would have to live a very very [...]

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Cyberspace Snippet:  Entertaining

by James on 21 August 2010

With chronic illness, including chronic headache and migraine, the idea of entertaining can be overwhelming.  And yet, the truth is that having friends over can also be therapeutic (not that it’s all about us, of course!). So, just in the nick of time, Diana Lee comes through with some great tips and advice.  Don’t miss [...]

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1% Thursday:  Watch out for Water

by James on 19 August 2010

…watch out for water that’s where it shouldn’t be. Water around the house that’s where it shouldn’t be is an excellent way to invite contaminants.  Little contaminants can add up to big headaches, pardon the expression.  I’m talking about mold, yeast, dust mites – all kinds of unfriendly things. What about humidity?  If there’s high [...]

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1% Thursday:  Move on

by James on 12 August 2010

Recently I missed – yes, missed a 1% Thursday post.  I’m sorry, but these things happen. It got me thinking.  Those of us with chronic illness miss many things.  Sure, we try to fight the symptoms, "make do", simplify, plan ahead, make alternate plans, but no matter what there are times when things are simply [...]

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How Sunglasses are helping fight Migraine

by James on 9 August 2010

Can sunglasses fight migraine attacks?  Yes, but it does matter what kind you buy. My sunglasses are old.  They’re disintegrating.  They’ve been stepped on, squashed, scratched – it’s time for something new. So I started looking around, and I realized that the kind of sunglasses I need are not sold for $10 in a mall [...]

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