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Monday 24 November 2014

Day 24

I realised yesterday I haven't had a migraine since starting this health thing. Not only haven't I had one, I haven't felt one lurking. Sometimes, they skulk around the periphery of my brain like a mangy dog, while I wield a big stick and hope for the best.

Let's be clear, I would be the least qualified person on the planet to offer a health theory.  However, I do suspect my particular form of migraine loves sugar.  Or wheat? Or dairy? Or a combination? In the grip of a migraine, with my head in an ever-tightning vice and my body heaving, I have promised the health gods I was willing to do anything - ANYTHING - to avoid a repeat performance. And yet, after the storm, I have resumed my normal eating patterns, until the next one.  Call me stupid.  Or addicted.

I realise three weeks in my control group of one is not going to make the cover of any scientific research journals.  And I know that mangy dog might come back one day, vicious as ever.  But one thing I know for sure is that I don't miss those brutal episodes one little bit. And life is easier without waving a big stick around.

Love,

Indigo Kate x

5 comments:

  1. Wonderful to hear Kate! Hope re-entry was manageable! Sounds like the weekend away was perfectly timed! Hard to steer clear of sugar here in the form of spiced tea. That's nearly the only form though! Big hugs, Wendy

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    1. Big hugs back at you, Wendy. Yes, a wonderful weekend away and lovely to be home again too. Enjoy that spiced tea x

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  2. I've just completed the 8 week I Quit Sugar program and omg I have been converted from someone known for their sweet tooth (I had previously always judged a restaurant by it's dessert menu) to someone who tends to more savoury tastes these days. And who doesn't snack. And who eats full fat everything. And who feels great. Sugar was obviously my Achilles heel. Good luck with your journey.

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    1. Fabulous news, RunnerCJ. Well done indeed. I hope I'm as transformed in 8 weeks.

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    2. And enjoy feeling great. Thank you so much for reading. Kate

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