It’s one thing to see your child with a scraped knee, but watching them double over in pain because of a migraine? That’s a different kind of heartbreak. As a parent, I’ve been there—feeling helpless, unsure if the pain will pass or if it needs serious intervention. When my 9-year-old started experiencing migraines, I dove…
I used to think my morning latte was harmless—comforting, even. But after years of fighting unpredictable migraines, I started to question everything on my plate. One thing that kept showing up on my food log? Dairy. For anyone navigating migraines, figuring out what triggers them can feel like playing dietary detective. And while dairy doesn’t…
Skipping breakfast used to be my thing—more time in the morning, fewer calories, and supposedly better focus. But every time I tried intermittent fasting, boom—head pounding by mid-afternoon. I brushed it off for a while, thinking it was dehydration or caffeine withdrawal. It wasn’t until I started talking with my neurologist that I discovered the…
For anyone who’s struggled with migraines—those relentless, pulsing headaches that seem to hijack your entire day—you’ve likely explored every solution under the sun. I’ve been there. After years of trying everything from OTC meds to essential oils, I found myself deep in the rabbit hole of diet changes. That’s when the ketogenic diet started popping…
So, I decided to try a low-carb diet a few months ago. I was excited about the potential weight loss, the steady energy levels, and let’s be honest—the promise of fewer sugar crashes. But here’s the thing no one warned me about: the splitting headaches. At first, I brushed it off as just another rough…
Skipping meals used to be a regular habit of mine, especially when deadlines loomed or my mornings spiraled into chaos. I’d feel fine one moment, then out of nowhere—bam—a throbbing, one-sided headache would hijack the rest of my day. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever had a migraine sneak up after missing breakfast or lunch, you’re…
If you’ve ever found yourself clutching your head in a dimly lit room, praying for silence and relief, you’re not alone. Migraines have been part of my life for over a decade—and let me tell you, navigating what to eat (and what not to) is like walking a dietary tightrope. Some days it feels like…
If you’ve ever found yourself waking up on a Saturday morning with a pounding head and a weekend full of plans ruined, you’re not alone. I used to chalk it up to just bad luck or maybe something I ate, but after talking to my doctor and doing my own research, I realized there’s a…
There was a time I couldn’t make it through a single afternoon without a sudden, pounding headache. I blamed the weather, stress, even my screen time—until one day, my doctor casually asked me about my eating habits. That question led to an eye-opening journey into the connection between migraines and blood sugar, particularly the dreaded…