Catapulted into the depths of unconscionable pain, the unlucky souls who find themselves afflicted with migraine may ask themselves, “why me?”. It turns out that because genetic factors are a determinant for migraine susceptibility, and genetics are in turn subject to...
Fish of choice in our house is undoubtedly salmon. Not only does this little piece of protein taste delicious when cooked evenly and with a crispy skin, it is also rich in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to promote health by reducing...
As someone who has suffered chronic migraine throughout the majority of her life, my focus has generally been on identifying triggers as well as seeking effective treatment to combat the debilitating pain. Now that my migraine frequency has reduced somewhat, it’s...
Saturday mornings in our house are often referred to as crepe day. Dawdling sleepily down the hallway, my son and I are greeted to the sweet waft of batter, my husband, flipping crepes with a precision only he can muster. The table is laden with different toppings:...
I thought I was doing everything right diet-wise. I made sure to eat my “five-a-day”, adopted a longevity-bound Mediterranean style of eating (heavy in tomatoes, olive oil, spices and nuts), went wild with herby condiments and drank copious cups of soul-soothing tea...
One of the simplest ways to bring a little sparkle to the day is to switch up the routine. Who said eggs on toast were just for breakfast? Not in our house. Quite frequently we flip breakfast on its head and serve up eggs on toast for dinner, usually accompanied with...
The advent of hormonal contraception was a game-changer to countless people all around the world. It expanded opportunities in many areas including education, economics, sexuality and health. Hormonal contraception whilst undoubtedly liberating, doesn’t come without...
Back when trying to identify specific dietary triggers linked to my migraines, one of the food chemical challenges I undertook during the reintroduction step of my elimination diet was the salicylate challenge. It involved reintroducing this chemical into my diet and...
For many migraineurs, the phrase “you are what you eat” rings true when it comes to the onset of the dreaded head throb. It’s generally accepted that migraines can be triggered by dietary ingredients most of which are found in everyday foods. However not all dietary...