So many Calgarians suffer with migraines possibly due to our weather fluctuations and dry climate. But there are a few ways in which we can prevent the severity and frequency by adding these simple things into our routine:

• Hydration: Drinking water can help keep us hydrated but adding electrolytes will be even better. I suggest using this inexpensive product and not going to fancy with it. There are many flavours but Grape is one of my favs.  Get it here: amzn.to/4b35aV4 
• Stretching: Ahh you know that as a yoga instructor and massage therapist that I'm going to suggest releasing your upper back, shoulders and neck muscles. 
• Hormones: If you start tracking on a calendar the days your migraines start, can you connect it to your menstrual cycle or the time when your hormones change for your cycle? Or are you like me and are at the time of your life that perimenopause has started to change your hormones?  It may be time to start tracking your migraines! If you can connect it then it may be  time to make an appointment with your Doctor and check out your options. 
• Stress: Yes, it affects everything. Adding a relaxing Lymphatic Drainage treatment can help with stress and hormones. The great thing is that this could be covered by your work benefits under massage and it will boast your immune  system too. So helpful all around! 

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In my previous life I use to work at many different coffee companies including Second Cup, Grabba Jabba and van Houtte coffee services. I learned how to identify coffee and the region it was from by the shape of the bean and believe it or not by the smell of the bean.
So this has made me very picky about the coffee I drink and how it's prepared.  My favourite way it is prepared is by cup. I don't brew a whole pot….just a single cup at a time. No waste! Best flavour!
So I thought I would share the tools I use to make the "perfect one cup" of coffee.
Use these two things together and your coffee experience will be perfect. 
Oh! And you will need amazing beans too.

Jennifer has spent many years …13 so far….teaching yoga classes inspired by Critical Alignment. 
The creator of this practice has a book available!
Gert's book is available on Amazon and can be helpful with understanding his perspective of the exercises.
Use this link to find it:  ​amzn.to/4gQ1WXI