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…
I never really thought my migraines and stomach issues were connected—until one day, they both hit like a double punch. I’d always chalked up the nausea and cramps to bad food or stress. But the more I talked to others and dug into what the science says, the more I realized this combo isn’t just…
I still remember the first time it happened — I was mid-conversation at a cafe, and suddenly my vision began to shimmer. Not in a poetic sense, but like I was looking through a broken mirror. It felt surreal. I wasn’t dizzy, I wasn’t in pain yet, but something was clearly off. If you’ve ever…
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…
Ever wake up with your head pounding like you just partied all night, except you didn’t? I’ve been there. Opening your eyes in the morning and realizing a migraine beat your alarm to the punch is not exactly a motivational start. Morning migraines are a thing—an annoying, painful, very real thing. And if you’re anything…
Some people say you can never get too much sleep. I used to be one of them—until I noticed something strange. Every time I overslept, especially on weekends or during long holidays, I’d wake up with a pounding headache. It wasn’t just a bad start to the day—it was a full-blown migraine. It got me…
For most of my life, I didn’t give hydration much thought. A glass of water here and there, maybe some juice or coffee during the day, and I assumed I was covered. That changed when migraines started taking over my weeks. One day, while talking to my neurologist, she casually asked how much water I…
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…
