Headache and Migraine Disease Carnival

12 October 2010

Migraine and Hobbies: Carnival

Prepare to be shocked: I actually posted something on topic for this month’s Headache and Migraine Disease Blog Carnival. The theme was How have your hobbies helped you cope with your headache disorder? And… you guessed it – my post on Migraine and Hobbies was submitted (creative title too, don’t you think?) 🙂

But there’s lots more to check out. This month there were a huge number of entries, which you can check out here.

It’s interesting to see what people wrote. Some people’s hobbies are directly related to migraine. Some people just can’t stick to one thing. Some people are skeptical about the benefits of hobbies. Others are all for them! And my favourite post title – We need distraction!

Well, that’s just a sampling. More links here!

If you haven’t already, go back to the post on hobbies and share your thoughts.

13 September 2010

Back to School – September 2010 Headache & Migraine Disease Carnival

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I want to particularly highlight the Headache & Migraine Disease Carnival this month, not only because of the blog entries, but also the extra information that was included.

The posts are filled with excellent advice – I suggest you read them all, especially if you are currently in high school, college or university.

Also, if you have younger kids that may have migraine or chronic headache, don’t miss the NY Times article Returning to Classrooms, and to Severe Headaches. For general help, particularly for parents, guardians and teachers trying to help children with headache symptoms, read Dealing with child migraines?

I have some friends right now trying to help a child who has been having an increasing number of headaches. It’s not easy – it takes time and patience. One of the best bits of advice I can offer? See a doctor, take it seriously, watch closely, and don’t just write it off as "stress".

Yes, I had an entry in this month’s carnival too. Sadly off topic, but still important. If you haven’t read it yet, don’t miss Found: Genetic Link to "Basic" Migraine.

17 March 2010

Helping Family and Friends: Headache & Migraine Disease Blog Carnival

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I’m a bit late mentioning the most recent Headache & Migraine Disease Blog Carnival, but just a reminder – it’s available for you to enjoy! The theme was Helping your loved ones understand what you go through and what you need from them. As always, some of the posts related to the theme and some didn’t.

Check it out here: Opening Up to Family & Friends: March 2010 Headache Blog Carnival

For more excellent thoughts on this topic, check out what our visitors had to say about it in: What I wish you knew…

11 January 2010

Monday Notes – Get fit, relax, and get into the new year…

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I’m just stopping by with some random news and tips to brighten your day:

The January Headache and Migraine Disease Blog Carnival is up! The theme is New Healthy Year. Check it out for some tips to start off your new year right.
Amazon.com recently announced some steep discounts on fitness DVDs. I know some of you are trying to get motivated to make a new start in your exercise program.
We’ve talked about programs such as pilates here before – check out these Pilates DVDs, and you can go from there to other exercise DVDs (including Blue Ray of course).
A lot of these are almost 50% off, so this might be a great time to grab something that will give you that extra push to get going.
An excellent warning from the CBC in Canada about something that causes headache symptoms. It’s worth a read – Guarding against the ‘silent killer’. The silent killer is carbon monoxide. You’ll learn some surprising things.
And just for fun – do you like relaxing background noise? Make your own mix at Sound Sleeping.
Finally a good reminder for those who have been busy with holiday activities, and are getting back to "normal" life – The After Holiday Crash

17 October 2009

Alternative therapies – this month’s blog carnival

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The theme of this month’s Headache and Migraine Disease Blog Carnival was Alternative therapies. There weren’t a lot of posts, and they were all good ones, so why not click the link and read through them?

I especially appreciated the simple but important post complementary vs alternative medicine. If you just read one, this might be the one to consider.

Thanks again to Diana at Somebody Heal Me for the hard work she does putting up this blog carnival each month.