Vestibular migraine is the most common cause of neurological vertigo symptoms, yet very few treatments that are researched specifically for it. Often I get asked if a low tyramine diet like Heal Your Headache will also work for those with vestibular migraine and the answer is yes! In fact, it’s…
These gluten free ginger peach muffins make a delightful breakfast with the sweetness of the peaches combined with a hint of spice from the ginger. Freeze them and reheat to keep on hand for an easy grab-and-go breakfast! Ginger and Migraine If you’re a reader of Migraine Strong, then you…
Everyone knows that self-care is important, but today I’m sharing why it should become a ritual in your life if you live with a chronic illness – something you schedule on the calendar that takes a priority, just as much as all those doctor’s appointments. These past two months have…
Growing up in a Florida, a large portion of my childhood was spent at Disney World. I remember the car rides there and back where I would fall asleep with whatever doll I convinced my parents to buy me that day. It was never easy to convince them. In fact,…
Normally I don’t discuss medications on this site, but on this World Brain Day which features the painful truth about Migraine, I wanted to share my very personal experience with others in case it might help them. I have been using timolol malate ophthalmic solution for the past three years…
These popsicles are the perfect mix of light and summery mixed with the total decadence of creamy cheesecake. Use fresh strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries to create your own perfect flavor combination of these berry cheesecake popsicles. It is blazing hot in Florida right now. Even though summer just begun, it’s…
This strawberry peach burrata salad makes the best of all the awesome fruit that’s at it’s peach right now…whoops, I mean “peak”! Clearly I have peaches on the brain. Fresh peaches and strawberries are combined with creamy burrata, peppery arugula, and a simple basil vinaigrette. It’s the perfect summer salad…
So you think you might have vestibular migraine – what do you do? What kind of doctor treats this? How do you get on the path that feels steady again? This is the guide for you. Many of us didn’t know what the heck was happening to us when we…
When I first experienced the horrible symptoms of chronic vestibular migraine I worked at a giant corporate office with an open floor plan – my worst nightmare. As my light sensitivity and ataxia got worse, I was grasping at any treatment I could to still be able to function at…
Today’s guest post is from Kristi Ann DeName, a NYS licensed mental health counselor who is certified in biofeedback therapy and level-II trained in Eye-Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She provides counseling for children, adolescents and adults, primarily focusing on trauma, stress-related issues, ADHD and anxiety. During these sessions…