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Migraines and Me I was eleven when I got my first migraine. This is my story about migraines and me. CHAPTER 10 Last month I told you about my unfortunate migraine in January, well in February I actually had two migraines! I had one that wasn’t too bad, as I have had so many now I can deal with them a lot better than I used to. Then the following day I had another! When you get one it’s as if something drops to the bottom of your stomach and you feel gutted as it’s such a disruption to your day, just a real pain really! It seems that the month of the year matches the amount of migraines I have had this year! March is so far, so good, but I will keep you updated. I want to say a massive thank you to everyone that has emailed in with their stories and advice on how they have overcome headaches. I’m so glad you are being so open and willing to share your advice and stories and even ask me for advice! I thought that would never happen. We used to watch it at home all the time! If you watched ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ a few years ago you will know that Gillian McKeith is not the best example of a healthy person! But some of what she said does make sense. Your diet really does affect your health. I hear a lot of people say ‘I’m going on a diet’ and it’s so unnecessary! You do not need to restrict yourself from eating certain foods because you think they are unhealthy unless you really know it’s the right thing to do. Did anyone watch “Food Unwrapped” about gluten-free food? I can’t believe how many people said they didn’t eat gluten because they thought it would make them fat. The only reason to give up gluten is if you are intolerant or allergic. I’m intolerant to gluten, Emily found that out for me, and since I’ve given it up my migraines have been so much better! This month the wonderful Emily Lamont has written an article for you all to read as well. She is the incredible nutritionist I have been telling you about! I would not have the knowledge I have on nutrition I do now if it wasn’t for her. Does anyone remember the show ‘You Are What You Eat’ that Gillian McKeith presented? If you have any stories please share them with me, I love to hear about everyone’s unique ways to get through the pain. Migraines and Me I have recently created a Facebook page called ‘Migraines and Me’. If you would like some more detailed information and some recipes, please feel free to take a look. I have put on a few personal favourite recipes of mine. If you would like to contact me to speak about your experience with migraines you can email me at [email protected] 14 To advertise in Hiya Bucks text or call 07947 349134