Oh how I wish this was a simple answer. Just like there is no definitive answer to “what’s the best migraine medication,” there is no definitive answer. Why should you read any further? Well, there’s a great deal to know about diet and migraine but it might not be what you expect. I assume that you are reading this as you are considering making a change to your current way of eating to try to get migraine attacks in better control.
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Diet Controversy: When It’s Time to Stop the Migraine Diet (and what to do next)
Why am I writing about this issue? While we love the elimination diet as one tool to treat migraine, we also acknowledge it doesn't work for everyone. We see some people staying on an elimination diet far past the time it should have helped. We all like the idea of something so easily controlled (food and drink) being a factor in managing migraine and it can be hard to let go of the control we felt we had...even if it didn't improve our migraine.
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Can Constipation Cause Migraine Headaches? What You Need to Know Now
Constipation and I go way back. We have been lifelong companions though not friends. I can confidently say that after decades, I now have the upper-hand and rarely fall into the “strained” relationship. OK, pardon the pun. If you have been living with bouts of constipation as well as tension headaches or migraine, you want to know- can constipation cause headaches OR is it the reverse- does being prone to headache or migraine episodes cause constipation. As a registered dietitian diagnosed with migraine, I have spent quite a bit of time in this inquiry.
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Vegan Headaches and Migraine – What An Expert Wants You to Know
Many people make the switch to a vegan diet because they want to be more mindful about their health. But did you know that some of your favorite vegan foods might actually be causing headaches and migraines? In this article, we will discuss what often causes headaches and migraines in vegans as well as how to make changes for relief. For those who are considering making a change to a vegan or plant-based diet, there is a great deal here for you, too.
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Fish Oil and Migraine-Can it Really Help?
When it comes to migraine, we are so focused on figuring out our bedeviling culprits. Food triggers are often tricky and can turn into an obsession for some. So, the recent study about fish oil and migraine was welcomed news as the focus shifted in a wonderful way. Instead of telling us about what foods we should avoid, it informed us about what we probably should eat to help minimize the frequency and intensity of migraine episodes.
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Keto Diet for Migraine – How to Get Started
If you are reading this, then you are likely curious about whether or not the ketogenic diet can help you find migraine relief. As a registered dietitian schooled in the low-fat era, I thought "Eww, gross!" about low-carb and keto. I wish I had been more open-minded sooner. Keto is not at all what I thought it would be like. It helped reduce my attacks and improved my overall wellness while being delicious. There is scientific evidence to support the keto diet for migraine as well reports from neurologists and other practitioners.
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Sugar and Migraines- A Surprising Relationship
There is no denying that there is a relationship between sugar and migraines for a significant percentage of people. Many are adamant that they get a headache from eating sweets. Their sugar headache can easily progress to a full migraine attack for those who are prone to migraine.
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Migraine Triggers List and The Bucket Theory
The Bucket Theory is talked about frequently in our private Facebook group. We use it to explain exactly how things on the migraine triggers list can go about triggering migraine attacks. The theory developed out of a desire to explain the complications involved in identifying personal triggers on the migraine triggers list. Especially the triggers that might trigger us one week and not the next. Sound familiar?
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MSG Headache Explained- 10 Questions and Answers You Need to Know
The question, does MSG cause headaches? is a controversial one. Some of you reading this right now may be thinking, "What? How can that be? MSG migraine can take me down hard." Others may be more ambivalent as they have not seen this food substance as a consistent trigger.
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Caffeine and Migraine – Trigger or Treatment
Does caffeine help migraine attacks or is it a trigger? This is one of the most frequently asked questions of neurologists. The topic of caffeine and migraine is often hotly debated on social media and is usually eye-opening. In general, caffeine helps the average person with headaches and occasional migraine attacks. They may enjoy a rich cup of coffee each morning to get things going as well as an afternoon pick-me-up. And, some people love to relax after a nice dinner and sip an espresso, cappuccino or cup of decaf. They may notice that their occasional tension headache or even migraine attack vanishes after enjoying a strong cup of coffee.…
