In many countries around the world, a disparity exists between both teacher and teaching quality, with schools leaving many students ill-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for successfully navigating life. Often we hear “do your research”, with the...
Since a fair portion of my time on this blog is dedicated to salicylate sensitivity, I thought it prudent to distinguish between food sensitivity and food allergy; two very different biological responses. The key difference between the two is that an allergy involves...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Unfortunately for many people, migraine (a neurological condition causing head pain) and IBS (a gastrointestinal disorder affecting the functioning of the bowel) go hand in hand. Fortunately, research has shown that a diet low in short-chain carbohydrates collectively...