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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Aldi is looking for curious kids to become its first-ever ‘toy tester’
Emily Sergeant
Curious kids, this one’s for you… Aldi is currently looking for little ones to become its first-ever wooden toy tester.
With the sun showing its face more regularly now, and the temperatures heating up by the day, summer is very much on its way, and it won’t be long before the mini Mancs are getting to spend more time playing outdoors than in – which is why Aldi is now on the lookout for one lucky child to become its official Wooden Toy Tester.
The supermarket retailer is calling on children across the country – including here in Greater Manchester – to apply by explaining why they should be chosen and what make-believe dish they would cook up in their very own toy kitchen.
The successful winner will receive a selection of Aldi’s latest wooden toys for free to make sure they have everything they need to feel like they’re the head chef of their own garden.
Aldi is looking for curious kids to become its first-ever ‘toy tester’ / Credit: Aldi
All Aldi is asking in return is a short review of each of the toys, rating them on performance and fun factor to help guide the supermarket’s Buying Team on future product development.
In previous years, Aldi’s wooden toy launches have been so popular that the retailer has had to put a ‘two per shopper’ limit on purchases, so as you can imagine, this makes this adorable new job role even more in-demand.
“The nation’s love for our wooden toy range is undeniable, and our littlest shoppers are our most important critics,” commented Julie Ashfield, who is the Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK.
“We’re excited to appoint our first ever Wooden Toy Tester, to capture their experience and find out what makes the perfect playtime set-up, guaranteeing lots of giggles and fun.”
Fancy it then? For a chance to win the role of a lifetime, little hopefuls simply need to send a one-minute-long video to [email protected] with their name, age, location, what makes them the perfect fit for the role, and what dish they wood make in their wooden kitchen.
Applications close on 5 May, and Aldi’s Summer Wooden Toy range will be available in stores from 17 May.
Featured Image – Aldi UK
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UK’s biggest property show is coming to Manchester and needs house hunters for new series
Emily Sergeant
Are you looking to move but finding the house hunting process a lot harder than you thought it would be?
Well, this could be the helping hand you need.
The UK’s biggest property show, Location, Location, Location – which has been a fixture in Channel 4’s schedule for more than 20 years at this point – is looking for house hunters from across Manchester for the new series.
First airing all the way back in 2000, if you’ve never seen Location, Location, Location, it’s fronted by presenters and property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer who head all across the UK to help buyers in search for their dream home.
Despite being on our TV screens for 26 years at this point, Kirstie and Phil have never tired in their efforts to match the nation’s hopeful house hunters with their perfect home.
For its next series being filmed this May, Channel 4 are now looking for individuals, families, and couples from Greater Manchester who need Kirstie and Phil’s expertise to find their next home.
The UK’s biggest property show is coming to Manchester and needs house hunters for its new series / Credit: James Feaver (via Unsplash)
Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, first timer buyers, or looking for a forever home, Channel 4 wants to hear from you.
“We are casting for the new series, and we are interested in hearing from chain free (or SSTC) house hunters who would be ready to buy in May this year,” a spokesperson for Channel 4 said as the casting call was announced.
“Applications are now open and we’re looking for individuals, families and couples who need Kirstie and Phil’s expertise to buy their dream home.”
Emily Sergeant -
18th June 2020 
