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”
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Sleep Hygiene and Migraine
Do you always wake up bright and early to your first alarm clock, or are you someone who hits that snooze button repeatedly until 30 minutes before you have to leave??? I’ve been both of these people throughout my life, so no shame if you’re a snoozer! Sometimes with migraine your sleep schedule can beContinue reading “Sleep Hygiene and Migraine”
Tracking Migraine
So your neurologist asked you to track your migraine episodes for a month before your first appointment– but where do you start? I hear ya sweet friends– tracking your migraine can feel like yet another thing to add to the never ending to-do list! While it’s difficult to figure out where to even begin, it is aContinue reading “Tracking Migraine”
Anti-Inflammatory Mocktail
Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Difficulty: easy POV: It’s the weekend & you’re migraine free and thriving while sipping this Pear & Pomegranate mocktail with a few of your loved ones. 🥰 Ingredients Pear Juice Ginger Kombucha Pomegranate Seeds Lemons Fresh Rosemary Directions Take your pear juice, kombucha, pomegranates, and lemon juiceContinue reading “Anti-Inflammatory Mocktail”
Migraine-Friendly Ginger Turmeric Tonic
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Difficulty: moderate Serves: 3 The infamous ginger turmeric tonic! This drink is perfect to keep in the fridge for daily use and can help keep levels of inflammation low. Ginger and turmeric are both powerful antioxidants with the potential to lower pain levels, and this drink containsContinue reading “Migraine-Friendly Ginger Turmeric Tonic”
Ginger Apple Fizz Mocktail
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Difficulty: moderate This mocktail is perfect for holidays and even has some benefits for migraine! Ginger has been studied for its ability to manage pain and nausea associated with migraine. It’s a potent antioxidant and anti inflammatory root. Cinnamon has been studied for its ability to manageContinue reading “Ginger Apple Fizz Mocktail”
4 Seasons Massaged Kale Salad
Prep time: 5-10 minutes Cook time: n/a Difficulty: easy This salad is our favorite way to eat kale! The act of massaging the salad dressing into the leaves makes the kale soft and tender. I add different toppings depending on the season – try all four to find your favorite! Base Salad Ingredients 1 largeContinue reading “4 Seasons Massaged Kale Salad”
Warm Citrus, Maple, and Ginger Tonic
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Difficulty: easy Perfect for a chilly day, this warm tonic has ginger to help reduce migraine pain and nausea – plus it’s tasty too! Enjoy it warm or stick it in the fridge for an iced version. Ingredients 1.5 cups water 1/2 inch piece of ginger, slicedContinue reading “Warm Citrus, Maple, and Ginger Tonic”
PB&J Oats
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 1.5 minutes Difficulty: easy This is one of my go-to breakfasts when I’m tired of eggs. The key to this recipe? The peanut butter! Adding peanut butter provides with fat and protein needed to balance out the carbohydrate-heavy oats, which will prevent crazy blood sugar spikes and dips. IngredientsContinue reading “PB&J Oats”
Citrus Electrolyte Drink
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: n/a Difficulty: easy We all know that staying hydrated is important … but sometimes water is just boring! This electrolyte drink is tasty and functional. It contains electrolytes like sodium and potassium as well as a little bit of sugar to help push the electrolytes into your cells. Sip on itContinue reading “Citrus Electrolyte Drink”