If you’ve ever been a migraine sufferer, you know what it’s like to be enjoying life one moment, and then—BAM!—a migraine hits out of nowhere. A true migraine offers very little warning, and for most, no clear reason at all.

I had my first migraine at the age of 17. I was getting ready to go to a friend’s graduation party when it struck. I experienced optical migraines, which were like staring at the sun and then looking away, leaving a negative image in my view. That spot would grow and flicker until it wiped out my peripheral vision completely. After about 45 minutes, the pain would begin—intense pain, like an ice pick scraping the inside of my skull for hours. The pain was so unbearable that it made me feel like a gunshot to the head might be a better option. Vomiting, diarrhea, and extreme sensitivity to light would often follow. Over the course of 23 years, I averaged about eight migraines a year, and I can’t even imagine what it would have been like to experience them more frequently.

Migraines ran my life. There was always a lingering fear of the next one. Sometimes, I’d look at a bright light and tense up, expecting to be overwhelmed with pain any second. Many migraine sufferers live with this fear daily and have to plan their lives around it. I was fortunate to have a 45-minute warning with compromised vision before the pain started, which gave me time to race home, get into bed, and shut the lights out.

For 23 years, I searched for answers. I tried countless treatments, but it wasn’t until I discovered sound and light technology in 2007 that I finally found a breakthrough. This technology uses frequency, vibration, sound, and light waves at resonant frequencies to detoxify, de-stress, reset, and rebalance the body. It works on a level below consciousness while still in an awakened state, helping balance the autonomic nervous system, so the body can heal itself. Through years of research and personal experience, I’ve come to realize that migraines can have many different causes. Here’s a list of 16 potential triggers. Don’t get overwhelmed—start by addressing the easier ones and work your way through the list.

11 Reasons People Get Migraines

1. An Imbalance in the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) – Also known as dysautonomia. Harmonic Egg® and Harmonic Egg Music can help. Harmonic Egg Website
2. Dehydration – Studies show 40% of all headaches are caused by dehydration.
3. Parasites – Visit a parasitologist for a stool sample test.
4. Diet – Certain foods like red wine, dark chocolate, and sulfates can trigger migraines.
5. Viral Load – An internal non-rashing shingles virus or other viral infections like Lyme or Epstein-Barr.
6. Diet and Mineral Depletion – Electrolytes can help, and I recommend this brand: Superior Electrolytes.
7. Heavy Metals – Detoxing heavy metals is key. I recommend this product: BioRay.
8. An Imbalance in the 3rd Eye Chakra – To bring this chakra into balance, try using lavender, indigo-colored light, eating purple grapes, or listening to piano/flute music. For more details, read my book Unlocking the Ancient Secrets to Healing.
9. Tight Hamstrings – Tightness in the body can contribute to migraines.
10. Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) – You may want to get a stool test. Over half the population likely has this infection.
11. Light Sensitivity – Sitting under fluorescent lights or spending too much time on electronics can be a trigger.

As I continue to expand and deepen this study, I’ve discovered that there are additional, often overlooked triggers that can play a significant role in the body’s overall balance and response.

More Hidden Migraine Triggers You Might Be Missing

Migraines are complex and often triggered by a combination of physical, environmental, and neurological factors. While the causes above are some of the most commonly recognized, there are also several overlooked triggers that can quietly contribute to recurring migraine episodes.

Becoming aware of these subtle influences can help you better understand your body and reduce the frequency or intensity of migraines over time.

12. Long Hair & Tight Ponytails – Something as simple as how you wear your hair can make a difference. Tight ponytails, buns, or braids can place continuous tension on the scalp and surrounding connective tissue. Over time, this added tension may contribute to headaches or trigger migraines.

If possible, try loosening your hairstyle or letting your hair down during the day and while sleeping to help relieve unnecessary strain.

Source: Cleveland Clinic

13. Weather Changes (Barometric Pressure, Temperature, Humidity)- Many people notice migraines occurring before or during weather changes, and research supports this connection. Fluctuations in barometric pressure can affect the body’s internal balance and lead to changes in brain chemistry.

These shifts may impact blood vessels and nerves, increasing the likelihood of migraine pain. Staying well hydrated daily and increasing hydration during weather changes can help support your body through these transitions.

Sources: American Migraine Foundation, Mayo Clinic, National Health Service

14. Dehydrated Fascia (and Dehydration) – Hydration plays a key role not only in circulation but also in connective tissue health. When the body is dehydrated, blood volume can decrease and tissue elasticity may be affected.

This can lead to tightness in muscles and fascia, especially in the neck and head, which may contribute to migraine development. Gentle stretching or fascia focused exercises may help release this tension over time.

Source: American Migraine Foundation

15. Lack of Sleep – Sleep disruption is one of the most well documented migraine triggers. Even small changes in sleep patterns can affect how the brain regulates pain, hormones, and stress.

When sleep is insufficient, the nervous system becomes more sensitive, which lowers the threshold for migraine attacks. Prioritizing consistent and quality sleep can make a meaningful difference.

Sources: Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic

16. Neck Muscle Tightness (Including the Scalenes)- Tightness in the neck and shoulder muscles is a major, yet often overlooked, contributor to migraines. Muscles such as the scalenes can become tight due to stress, posture, or prolonged sitting.

This tension may compress nerves, restrict blood flow, and create referred pain into the head, contributing to migraine onset. Gentle stretching, yoga, and improving overall body alignment can help. It is also helpful to remember that tension in areas like the hips can influence the neck, since the body works as a connected system.

Source: National Headache Foundation

As you can see, migraines are complex and can be caused by multiple factors. But I am happy to report that I haven’t had a migraine in over 15 years!

When I first experienced sound and light therapy in 2007, I didn’t notice any immediate changes. I was one of the biggest skeptics. However, after several months, I started noticing subtle improvements. My eye doctor mentioned that my eyesight had improved, and my asthma seemed to disappear. I began to wonder if it was the sound and light therapy.

A year later, after visiting a center again, I experienced a migraine that lasted only 10 hours—much shorter than usual—and seemed less intense. After another session, the migraine only lasted about 6 hours. Once, during a migraine, I entered the chamber for therapy. The session lasted an hour, and it was painful, but in just 15 minutes after the session, the migraine was gone. I was able to eat and keep food down right away.

After about 20 sessions, the migraine pain was completely gone. While I’ve had a few optical migraines in the years since, they’ve never been accompanied by pain.

I am deeply grateful for the role sound and light therapy has played in my life and the lives of others. Not only am I migraine-free, but I’m also asthma-free and insomnia-free. I breathe easier, no longer lose clumps of hair in the shower, feel less stressed, don’t need glasses, have clear skin, and my blood work looks great for a 56-year-old woman. I’ve experienced numerous other improvements as well.

If you suffer from migraines, don’t give up! There are therapies out there that might be the right fit for you.

To purchase music to help balance the ANS, detox heavy metals, and more, visit: Harmonic Egg Store.

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How Color Can Help Us Heal

By Kirsten Antony, R.N. ~

This time of year, as the days get shorter and the nights get colder, we can find ourselves longing for longer and lighter days. Every season should be a celebration of life, and for these dark, winter days and nights, light and color have come to symbolize hope, love and brighter days ahead. Through the light of luminaries, candles, yule logs and colored lights that decorate our homes and trees, we can literally light up with happiness and warmth from light and color. These different types of light and color can be symbolic and have religious context but can also be completely practical as we need to light our path through the darkness. Light and color can also have an effect holistically as it can bring about psychological, physical, and spiritual changes when used in a therapeutic manner as a method of healing.

The use of color and light for healing purposes is also known as chromotherapy or vibrational healing. To understand how light and color can have an impact of healing, we must first understand that on a quantum level, we are all light beings. The bodies that we see are simply light vibrating at a lower electromagnetic frequency that is visible to the human eye and we consider matter. Light is pure energy and color is the interaction of light energy and matter. The colors that we can see on the visible light spectrum are expressed through wavelengths. The specific color we view depends on the set electromagnetic frequency. For example, red has the longest wavelength on one end of the spectrum and violet is on the other end of the spectrum and has the shortest wavelength and highest vibratory rate. Outside of the visible light spectrum would be ultraviolet and infrared light. Chromotherapy uses light and color to balance the energies that run throughout the body.

Light and color are being used to treat a variety of medical conditions. Full-spectrum white light is used to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), addictions and behavioral disorders. These artificial lights are used to mimic sunlight and helps balance brain chemistry. Blue light is used in hospitals to treat neonatal jaundice. Blue light is also being used to treat skin conditions like acne. Red light has been used for years in healing the skin and has become popular lately in the beauty industry in assisting with cosmetic skin issues.

There are many products on the market that offer light or color therapy. Some of my favorite products integrate more than one modality. Aromatherapy diffusers that also use color therapy are available as well as infrared saunas that offer detox through heat as well as the use of color therapy. Alarm clocks that use light that brightens as you arise eases you into the start of the day.

Westminster, Colorado is home to Life Center and a unique healing experience in what is known as The Harmonic Egg. Gail Lynn, PhD, is creator of The Harmonic Egg and owner of Life Center. The Harmonic Egg is a healing chamber in the shape of a large dodecagon egg. This innovative technology offers healing through light, frequency, vibration and sound in a sacred geometric shape. The client relaxes back in a zero gravity chair while being surrounded and embraced by soothing light, sound and vibration. My experience in the Harmonic Egg was one of complete peacefulness and a level of deep stillness and relaxation that I had never experienced before.

Beyond physical healing, color can bring beauty into our lives through art, interior design and fashion. Analyzing the colors we are drawn to and look into the meaning behind the colors can be playful and fun!

A sampling of a typical color chart and the meanings the energies express may look like this:

Red: Excitement, love and energy
Orange: Stimulating, happy and warmth
Yellow: Laughter, hunger and intelligence
Green: Nature, money and harmony
Blue: Communication, serenity and truth
Purple: Wisdom, royalty and spirituality
Pink: Romance, calmness and gentleness

The colors we choose to wear can be an indication of the need to balance a certain energy in the body. When angry, wearing red would be a color that could provoke more of the same type of energy in the body. To balance the energy, wearing a color of the opposite nature, such as blue, would be good to bring the body back into balance. Not “feeling blue”, but not wanting to be “seeing red” anymore? Laugh it off and wear something yellow.

The psychology of color is also fascinating. The colors of red, orange and yellow are used in many logos and interior design in fast food establishments in hopes to stimulate the appetite of the patrons and get us in and out of the “fast” food restaurants. Red, orange and yellow are warm colors can be very stimulating and cool colors such as blue and purple can be used to bring about relaxation.

The Christmas season is often associated with the colors red and green. The history of these color choices and what they represent could possibly be traced all the way back to pagan celebrations and the use of holly (green) and berries (red) in celebration of the winter solstice. Bringing the color green indoors during a time when most of nature is hibernating is symbolic of celebrating life during the season of slumber.

This holiday season, I hope you take time to reflect on the love, light, hope and beauty that surrounds us all. Happy Holidays!

Kirsten Antony is a Registered Nurse and holistic health care practitioner. Kirsten is certified in many healing modalities and offers her services in the Metro Denver area at a variety of facilities as well as making house calls. For more information please visit: www.kirstenantony.com or call 303-668-8992.

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