Hi Shawn,
On the video, I will give you a call today - thanks!
On the migraines, yes, I've ID'd some common denominators. I should mention I was hit by a car on my bike as a child and have damaged the 3 triangular bones at the top of my spine. So there is also a physical trigger.
I get them most when a constant level of stressed is released, rather than applied. I also get them before and after my cycles, and am working to regulate my hormones (however I am not confident that modern meds are the way to do that!). Meditation has been the most effective, and I only take drugs when I can't work due to the pain. I get 'classic' migraines, which are not vision oriented (no auroras) but there is sensitivity to light, sounds, smells.
I have done a lengthy food elimination program, and have removed wheat from my diet, and restrict dairy. I've also cut way back on sugar and processed foods.
The good news is that many women with migraines lose them as they go through menopause, which I'm fast approaching, but I've also never been much like most women, so would rather do what I can. I can often relieve them by drinking Earl Grey tea (only one that works!) and doing some breathing exercises if I catch them at the right time. I have made a great deal of progress on them over the past few years through meditation, and now I have about 2 a month (4 - 5 bad days) as opposed to the 3 -4 good days a month I used to have!
I'll look for the blockages and see what I can see. I'd appreciate any ongoing suggestions along that line, as I am very new on this part of my path.
Thanks again, Shawn, and I'll give you a call soon to get that video.
Bright Blessings,
Jana
