A tip for relieving migraines by using a standard household clothes peg has gone viral on social media and a lot of people are reporting how well it works.
It’s estimated that around 190,000 migraine attacks are experienced every day in England and six million people suffer from migraines in the UK. The prevalence of migraines has been reported to be between 5–25% in women and between 2–10% in men.
According to NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence), a migraine is primarily a headache disorder that manifests as recurring attacks, usually lasting from four up to 72 hours, that involve throbbing head pain of moderate to severe intensity.
A migraine is often accompanied by nausea, sometimes vomiting, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to sound, and/or other sensory stimuli.
With all that said, it’s not hard to understand why migraine sufferers will try whatever it takes to prevent an attack and relieve any symptoms when an attack arrives, which is probably why this viral hack using a peg has got so many people talking.
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Shared on Facebook by Kaz Meakin, someone who admittedly suffers from migraines so bad to the point that she “would be in bed for days with them”, this symptom relieving tip only involves a standard household clothing peg and could not be simpler.
Accompanied by a photo showing the peg clipped to the skin in-between the thumb and first finger on her hand, Kaz’s said: “Whoever told me this idea for migraines, thank you”.
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“My head has been killing me over the last week and I have a peg in the car… it might look daft, but it bloody works, so a massive thank you”.
The post has received well over 37K interactions, a whopping 166K shares and thousands of comments.
After receiving multiple questions from people in the comment section, Kaz did confirm that it is “just a normal clothes peg” and it “has really helped” her. She also added that you don’t feel it taking effect at first, it is advisable to “try moving it to find your pressure point” and “don’t give up” with it, despite how uncomfortable it may initially feel.
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If migraines often leave you with nowhere else to turn, then it may be worth giving this a try.
It looks a little unconventional, but it may be life-saving.
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Morrisons has launched a nationwide search for its first-ever Chief Doughnut Tester
Emily Sergeant
Today is National Doughnut Day, and to celebrate, Morrisons is on the look-out for one sweet treat fan to take on a new role.
That’s right – today (5 June) is National Doughnut Day, and Morrisons is officially on the hunt for the nation’s ultimate doughnut devotee with the launch of its brand-new (and delicious) role, The Chief Doughnut Tester – with all glaze enthusiasts, sprinkle connoisseurs, and jam-filled aficionados urged to get applying.
The search is on to crown one lucky fan who’ll take on the dream job of taste-testing their way through the supermarket‘s range of doughnuts.
The Chief Doughnut Tester is more than just a title, Morrisons says it’s ‘serious business’.
Morrisons has launched a nationwide search for its first-ever Chief Doughnut Tester / Credit: Morrisons
The new hire will be tasked with taste-testing doughnuts before they hit the shelves, giving verdicts on new flavours and textures, all in the name of research.
The role will also involve teaming up with Morrisons’ internal doughnut-expert team to develop new and limited-edition treats that’ll be in stores next year.
Crowned as the nation’s definitive doughnut authority, the selected winner won’t just earn the title of Chief Doughnut Tester, they’ll also receive the ultimate of sweet perks – a year’s free supply of Morrisons fresh doughnuts, which the retailer sells more than 1.1 million of weekly.
Aspiring Chief Doughnut Testers can apply on the Morrisons website here, by filling in a short 200-words about why’re the ideal candidate.
Applications close at midnight tonight (Friday 5 June), so you’ll need to be quick.
Featured Image – Annie Spratt (via Unsplash)
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First-ever JD Wetherspoon pub to open at Manchester Airport
Danny Jones
In news that we feel many Mancs and travellers all-round have been waiting on for a long time, the well-known British chain, JD Wetherspoon, will be opening its first-ever pub at Manchester Airport.
That’s right: soon that first airport pint of the holiday could actually be a relatively cheap one.
While Wetherspoons are no strangers to popping up in terminals across the UK and Ireland, they’ve never done so here in Manchester despite having three, yes THREE, in Gatwick alone.
Not for much longer, though, as soon T2 will be lending more than 3,000 square feet of its prime leisure and retail real estate to a new Greater Manchester ‘Spoons’.
Posting on social media, the airport wrote: “Wetherspoon comes to Manchester Airport this September! The pub will be located in the Terminal 2 Departures lounge and will have more than 300 seats.
“This will become the final major food and drink venue to open its doors as part of our decade-long £1.3bn transformation of Terminal 2. It will be named ‘The Belle Vue’, in a nod to Manchester’s historic showground [now a sports complex and leisure hub].
“It was a focal point for social life in the city from the Victorian period up until 2020, when the final event was held at Belle Vue stadium. The design of the pub is inspired by the history of Belle Vue and the sporting culture of the North West of England. We look forward to welcoming you all in September!”
While a lot of money has been pumped into T2’s refurb as a whole over the past few years, it remains unclear just how much this particular new addition will cost; we do know that great sums were set aside for the launch of the Great Northern Market last year.
The inaugural Manchester Airport Spoons is just the latest in a series of major renovations.
As mentioned, the company already operate several up and down the country – 10 airport pubs, to be specific – but this will be the first in the North West.
Speaking on the news, JD Wetherspoon chief executive John Hutson said in a statement: “We are looking forward to opening at Manchester Airport. We believe our new pub will prove popular with travellers of all ages and be an asset to the new terminal.”
With Manchester Airport adding a dozen new routes to its roster this summer, you can expect to see even more people flying in and out than ever – no doubt having already polished off a cut-price pint or two beforehand.
Emily Sergeant -
18th June 2020 
