I was watching the Extended Interviews of Forks Over Knives today when comments from Dr. Neal Barnard regarding the link between dairy and migraines, among other ailments and diseases, grabbed my attention. I've been eating almost no dairy for the past two months, and now I'm wondering if the handful of headaches I have had followed the few meals in which cheese played a part. Lists of dietary trigger foods usually emphasize aged cheeses, and some other types of dairy, such as sour cream and large quantities of yogurt. Previously, I skipped the aged cheese and kept on eating everything else. Doctors who advocate a plant based diet would recommend cutting out all dairy entirely. Here's more information on treating migraines from Dr. Barnard's Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine:
A Natural Approach to Migraines
Trying the supplements of ginger and elemental calcium are are new treatment possibilities for me. I also like the suggestion of trying starchy food during a migraine only because that's something I've always craved during headaches, and it's good to be validated! It does look like now it's time to rethink that Sunday-night pizza.
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