Is Cheese the Culprit?

In January I had a 5 week long migraine.  It was awful and no matter what I did it wouldn't let up.  It was devastating to say the least.  My kids were also effected because lets face it, when you don't feel good, you can't be the fun loving mom you were with out the headache, though try as I might.  In desperation I went on line. I have had migraines for years and wanted to see if their was a trigger that I hadn't heard of, maybe I was doing something wrong, maybe people with high sugars get more migraines?  I didn't know so I typed in migraine triggers in the search engine and voila...I came to the Mayo Clinic and WebMD, two sites I trust with medical advice.  What shocked me was the triggers I had NEVER been told of. Yes, caffeine, red wine, pony tail to tight;)  Yep...heard all that before.  Hormones?  Yep...but Cheese?  Yes cheese.  Now if you think about a low carb, low sugar diet that I am on, you think...mmm cheese might be something she has a lot of. Yes, it was.  I LOVE melts...toasted wheat bread, deli turkey and white cheddar.  I probably had cheese every day.  A small square for a snack etc...you get where I am going.  So to my horror cheese, especially cheddar and feta, both of which I eat a lot of, were on that list.  So for the past month I have stayed completely away from cheese.  I am happy to report that I am currently migraine free for one month and hormonally...I should be a wreck right now.  I can't say that my migraines are gone forever but for the past few weeks, not even a hint of a headache which is TOTALLY different than where I was for the past few years.  I actually removed my prescription for migraines off of my bathroom counter top and put it away in the medicine cabinet. That is how often I was into my migraine pills.  Daily for the most part.  It was such a significant  event, the removal of the headache pills that I am willing to forgo cheese to be pill free and headache free. Now like I said, I don't know if this is permanent, but even if  I have half the headaches I had before, I will be happy.  Lets hope for all headaches gone...gosh what would that be like:)  Now...I found an article also on Cosmetic Surgery...a wrinkle surgery that is supposed to get rid of migraines also;)  Ok...I am not to that point but found it entertaining to say the least;)  When I get a bit older...maybe I will consider it:) HAHA...Now all my family reading this will be closely monitoring my forehead at the family reunions to see if I am wrinkle free...oh I mean headache free!:)  Have a good week all and hopefully those who suffer from headaches like I do, can also find some relief in these food triggers.
Sources: Mayo Clinic & WebMD
Cosmetic Surgery

Sick kiddo's

Sorry I have been "missing in action" but my kids have been ill and it is just making it's way through the family right now.  Will be posting once again when everyone is healthy.

Oriental Trading Coupon

I just ordered some stuff for my girls 5th birthday party and they sent me a coupon for $15- off any order of $85- or more.  Now...since I just spent my money there, I have no reason to buy from them for some time:)  The coupong code JANBB11 and expires February 28th, 2011.  Happy shopping!

Ruche Giveaway: Enter to Win Two Fabulous Prizes From Anthroholic!!!

A fellow blogger is running a wonderful contest to win 2 pieces of jewlery from Ruche. I had never been to their site before but fell in love once I did. It's very antique in feeling and girly...which is all me;)  Anyway...I have linked Anthroholic's blog Here or you can simply go to her blog at http://anthroholic.blogspot.com and scroll down to Ruche Giveaway.  Good luck all!

Salon style, not salon price;)

I keep on forgetting to mention this but one of my friends is a beautician and offers GREAT price discounts over going to the salon (like 50%) to get your hair done.  I have been going to her for about a year and I love her;)  Let me know if you are interested and I will pass on her contact information.  She is here in Wenatchee!!!! Email me at hilderbrandclan@gmail.com

Helllooooo said Pooh!

To quote that lovable cuddly bear;)  It is cold outside and I am hunkered up in my house with my fuzzy slippers on this morning.  Sorry I haven't been on all week but I have been obsessed with my Just Dance 2 Wii game.  Yesterday I worked out twice for almost an hour each time.  It is so fun. My husband keeps on watching me and hoping that I won't ask him to join in.  He know's in inevidable though...one of these days my cute little daughters will go...daddy...come dance with me...and voila;)  There will be video I am sure;)

I will probably be pretty sporadic for the next few weeks as I am prepping for my daughters 5th  birthday party and during my free time I am running to and fro looking for last minute things like...plates;)  While also making decorations.  I will post what I end up doing. I always like new ideas for parties.

My mother mentioned that my jen.fashionfamilyfitnessfaith@gmail.com email might not be working so if you have any comments or questions, email me at hilderbrandclan@gmail.com for now.  At least until we can get some of this sorted out.  Thanks!!!