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, useContinueContinue reading “Master List of Migraine Research Articles (UPDATED 2023)”
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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. FiguringContinueContinue 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 theContinueContinue reading “Practical Hunger for Migraine”
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 beContinueContinue reading “Sleep Hygiene and Migraine”
Sugar and Migraine
Are you scared of sugar??? I can understand why you would be – sugar has been made the enemy by diet culture for quite some time (we had to find something new to hate after low-fat stopped trending, am I right?). But there’s really no need to be afraid of sugar! Let’s do a quickContinueContinue reading “Sugar 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 aContinueContinue reading “Tracking 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 moreContinueContinue reading “Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Migraine”
Anti-Inflammatory Mocktail
Prep time: 5 minutesTotal time: 10 minutesDifficulty: 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 juice and addContinueContinue reading “Anti-Inflammatory Mocktail”
Cucumber Watermelon Refresher
Prep time: 10 minutesTotal time: 15 minutesDifficulty: easy Just in time for summer this cucumber, watermelon refresher drink is a perfect healthy companion for your summer pool and lake trips! Ingredients 16 oz Lime sparkling water2 Cucumbers, sliced1/4 Watermelon, diced1 Lime, slicedCubed ice, as desired Directions Dice watermelon, peel cucumber and slice, then add bothContinueContinue reading “Cucumber Watermelon Refresher”
Migraine-Friendly Ginger Turmeric Tonic
Prep time: 5 minutesCook time: 10 minutesDifficulty: moderateServes: 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 contains therapeutic doses ofContinueContinue reading “Migraine-Friendly Ginger Turmeric Tonic”