For those of you interested in learning more about migraine, the gut-brain connection, hormones, supplements, and more! How to look up an article – you can simply click on the url at the end of the citation (the “doi”) to open the study! You can also try googling the article’s title. For best results, useContinue reading “Master List of Migraine Research Articles (UPDATED 2023)”
Category Archives: Food and Food Chemicals
Kombucha Popsicles
A migraine friendly Kombucha Berry Popsicle recipe featuring migraine friendly ingredients like kombucha, ginger, and berries.
Debunking Food Sensitivity Tests
With endless food sensitivity testing options out there… where do you even begin? What in the world is an IgG, IgA, IgM, and MRT ??? There are a lot of terms out there for abnormal reactions to food – food allergies, food intolerances, food triggers, and food sensitivities. So what’s the difference and how is itContinue reading “Debunking Food Sensitivity Tests”
Food Cravings and Migraine
Do you find yourself with intense cravings right before a migraine episode??? Food can sometimes feel like the center of migraine; cravings can signal the arrival of a migraine episode, certain foods can trigger an episode for some people, and other times food can give you the comfort that you need while in pain. FiguringContinue reading “Food Cravings and Migraine”
Practical Hunger for Migraine
Do you find yourself waking up with no appetite and not eating breakfast until you’re completely starving around 1 p.m??? This is a recipe for migraine episodes! Eating regularly throughout the day, especially in the morning, is an important part of long-term migraine management. You maybe thinking to yourself “Kelli, I’m NOT hungry in theContinue reading “Practical Hunger for Migraine”
Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Migraine
Who needs an oil change?! You’ve likely heard of Omega-3 fatty acids – types of fats found in salmon, walnuts, and your fish oil pills. You may have also heard that these fats can reduce inflammation, support brain health, and even help improve migraine! So cool right? Definitely so cool, but there’s a little moreContinue reading “Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Migraine”
Caffeine
What is it?: a natural chemical that acts as a central nervous system stimulant Where is it?: coffee, chocolate, sodas, some pain relieves like Excedrine Is it a common trigger?: yes – and a common treatment! The Basics Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant and has multiple effects on your body and mind. It causes alertness, whichContinue reading “Caffeine”
Adverse Food Reactions
There are a lot of terms out there for abnormal reactions to food – food allergies, food intolerances, food triggers, and food sensitivities. So what’s the difference? Food Allergy A food allergy is probably the most well-known food reaction but is also the least common – and most dangerous. When you eat a food you’re allergicContinue reading “Adverse Food Reactions”
Tyramine
What is it?: a natural chemical produced when foods are aged or ripened Where is it?: fermented, aged, cured, and overripe foods Is it a common trigger?: probably not! The Basics Tyramine is a natural food chemical widely thought of as a common migraine trigger. It’s a result of the breakdown of tyrosine, an amino acid naturally foundContinue reading “Tyramine”
Evaluating Food Trigger Science
How do we figure out if a food is a “common trigger”? The science behind food triggers is always tricky. We all have our own unique chemistry that determines our personal triggers. Factors that influence how we react to food include: Our ability to digest and absorb food The composition of our gut bacteria Genetic mutationsContinue reading “Evaluating Food Trigger Science”