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Ugh... migraine...

I definitely need to see my chiropracter; ever since I the driftwood attack last August, I've been getting the damn things every month. I used to get a few in a year, mostly minor ones with a truly horrid one about once a year, so that's a major change. I've been noticing they seem to center on the spot where I got hit, and Dr. Nokken mentioned when I first saw him that scarring can change nerve action- or something to that effect, it's been a couple years since then. It made perfect sense, though; and he interned with a well-respected neurologist so I figure he ought to know his stuff in that area!

My back is due for a fix, anyway, and maybe he could check my knee while he's at it... now that I can get up the steps to his office!

Thankfully, the drugs seem to be kicking in, and being upright is helping. (Sometimes lying down is better, sometimes sitting up. Have yet to determine some kind of sign that would let me know which is better!)

The cayenne-spiked cocoa could also be a factor in reducing sinus pressure.

Ah, the things you learn watching the food network... love the "Good Eats" show with Alton Brown. Learn some useful and interesting stuff- and he's funny. For example, on a recent show he mentioned the cayenne/cocoa combination, because the capsaicin(sp?) of the pepper reacts with a chemical in the cocoa powder that brings out the chocolate flavour.

More chocolate flavour, sez I? Sign me up!

Then I realized, hot spices are good for relieving sinus pressure because they trigger drainage, so this was doubly useful information.

And how can I forget...

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22)
Week of March 14, 2002

Now and then there comes a time when you have to break the mold; when you can no longer afford to squeeze yourself into a one-size-fits-all pattern. On other occasions, you urgently need to renounce the images that people have projected onto you; when your ability to live as a free soul requires you to rebel against all the expectations you're surrounded by. And every once in a great while, Libra, you're called on to shatter the molds and purge the projections in the same mad, healing rush. Now is such a turning point.


Hrm, I like this one, too. Is that three weeks in a row of positive/encouraging things? Wow... I know I have a lot of changes to make; a lot having to do with self-esteem and the kinds of things that tend to be beaten down when you're out of a job for long periods of time. I've been working on it, and it's encouraging to hear that there might be a little support from the universe on this.

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(prolific today, aren't I...)

Recently re-read O, Jerusalem by Laurie R. King. Was reminded how much I like her character Mary Russell- sometimes you find a fictional character that you wish you could meet in person- MR is one such for me.

I can't wait for Justice Hall to come out later this month!