Socal Sarah

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    • A Reiki Rescue During a Pandemic
    • Ease Anxiety with these Free Yoga and Meditation Apps
    • Attract High Energy By Raising Your Vibration
    • What Should You Expect During a Reiki Session?
    • Grief and Loss of a Pet
    • How Reiki Worked for Me But Not as I Expected
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Recent Posts

  • Finding Balance in 2021
    In Anxiety
  • Healing From Within
    In Anxiety, Migraines
  • A Reiki Rescue During a Pandemic
    In Anxiety, Loss, Reiki
  • Anxiety,  Migraines

    Healing From Within

    June 30, 2020 / No Comments

    How I managed my migraines naturally My essay is up today at Exploring Wellness. I talk about how I decided my life needed a change when I was suffering from 15-20 migraine days a month. I was miserable and stressed out. I was tired of taking so many drugs. Reiki came to my rescue and from there I learned how to maintain a consistent meditation and yoga practice. My migraine days were reduced significantly. You can read the entire article here: Healing from Within: How I Managed my Migraines Naturally

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  • Health and Wellness,  Migraines

    The All-Natural Miracle Migraine Manager

    January 3, 2020 /

    I know it seems like a gimmick and when I first read about it, I was skeptical. But this acupressure pillow has changed my life. I’ve been able to keep my migraines at bay without any drugs or prescriptions as long as I catch the migraine in time. It’s all by accessing acupressure points in my neck and the base of my head. I first heard about it on Migraine.com. If you have migraines and you don’t check out Migraine.com on a regular basis, you’re missing out. I am not affiliated with them whatsoever. I’ve found their site and community to be immensely helpful. There are stories and chat forums…

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  • Health and Wellness,  Migraines

    My Yearlong Journey on Aimovig

    December 21, 2019 /

    In October 2018, I signed up for the Bridge to Commercial Coverage program for Aimovig. It offered twelve free doses until my insurance carrier approved. My neurologist started me off with one 70mg dose. The program even offered a nurse to come to my home to help me with the injection. Even though I’m a wimp when it comes to shots, it wasn’t that bad. I also continued with yoga, acupuncture, and meditation, something that had already been reducing my migraines from 15 a month to 6. That first month, I didn’t notice much difference. But by the second dose in November, my migraines reduced from 6 to 2. My last…

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    How Reiki Worked for Me But Not as I Expected

    December 5, 2019 /

    My post is up today at P.S. I Love You! My first publication with them and I’m so thrilled! It’s about how my Reiki class brought me closer to my father. I was always a worrywart ever since I can remember. Over time, it brought on debilitating migraines, chronic inflammation, and hives. I needed to relieve my anxiety and stress but I never knew how. So I signed up for a Reiki class. What it did for me was beyond what I could imagine. Not only did I learn how to relax and bring down my anxiety, but it allowed me to be more open and vulnerable. If you want…

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  • Anxiety,  Migraines

    5 Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety

    October 16, 2019 / No Comments

    I have always had anxiety and negative thinking ever since I can remember. I worry about what happened in the past, what will happen, and what I just did. I blame myself when a migraine strikes. What did I do? It’s my fault! For those of you who suffer from migraines or chronic pain, I’m sure you have similar stories. It’s hard not to worry about when the next migraine will strike or you chastise yourself for feeling worse than you did yesterday. If you already have anxiety, then being a chronic pain sufferer is debilitating! The summer of 2018 I was desperate. I had more migraine days than not.…

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  • Migraines

    A Little Self Care

    July 25, 2019 / No Comments

    We all need a reminder to be good to ourselves… Published on Migraine.com July 13, 2019 I always dread sending that text or email with the familiar words “I’m not going to be able to make it. I have a migraine.” I can already picture the rolling eyes. Feel their scorn or disappointment. Hear the conversation among my friends, co-workers, family, or boss. “She always has a migraine.” “That’s the third one this month.” “How bad could it be?” “Do you really think she has a migraine?” “Why doesn’t she just take her meds?” “How convenient.” Of course, I don’t know if any of this is said or not. But…

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About SoCal Sarah

Hi, I’m Sarah and I live in Southern California where I blog, write, and plan my next trip. As a certified Arrivedo travel writer, I’m so grateful to be able to mesh my two passions: travel and writing!

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#tbt exactly 4 years ago today I joined the largest single-day protest in history. For the next 4 years, we donated, postcarded, text banked, and phone banked. We didn't stop believing we could do better. And finally we have. #vicepresidentkamalaharris #biden46thpresident #madamevicepresident #womensmarch #presidentjoebiden
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Loved my Christmas dinner so much - and my mom wanted to keep all the leftovers -  I had to make it again for myself. Roast pork tenderloin w/honey mustard sauce, roasted brussel sprouts & rainbow carrots, and garlic cauliflower mash. #glutenfreerecipes #nondairylife #healthyeating #nomnom
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First time making cheesecake. It's more like a pumpkin cheesecake pie. But so delicious! Dairy free and gluten free! #glutenfreebaking #dairyfree #pumpkincheesecake #holidaybaking #nomnom
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