Migraine Headaches, Fasting, And Skipping Meals + Holding Space

In one study 85%+ of migraine headache sufferers with and without aura were triggered by fasting and skipping meals. Is fasting or skipping meals a good idea?

This video really gets into the why of migraines, headaches and fasting and also covers some of the important parts of healing like:

- Healing our hormones and burnout so that our bodies can function at its base level

- Creating a safe space where the body has to freedom, opportunity, ability and resources to be able to carry through with the healing work its constantly trying to do

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P.S. Disclaimer time – Always consult your primary care physician before taking any supplements or medications. Remember, I'm not a doctor and don't pretend to be... So this video is not (and should not be) considered medical advice. This content is strictly the opinion of Migraine Professional, and is for informational and educational purposes only. Neither Migraine Professional nor the publisher of this content take responsibility for any possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content.

[PromyseKidLANDTV]

Your the first person in all my year of trying to figure out this blood sugar that makes sense! Thanks

[sweettrinilife]

I am 43 years an I suffer with migraines headache from as long as I can remember an yes my migraines headache are caused by skipping meals, exposure to direct sunlight, bright lights, noise, alcohol, an stress . But i refuse to take tablets I use mussel rubs an a damp cloth over my eyes .

[marypimm]

Thank you for posting this. I started fasting for a 24 hour period once a week several months ago. I have a tendency to over eat fairly regularly, so this was an attempt to learn self control. I've gotten better about eating less recently, but I think the side effect is that I've been getting migraines from the fasting. Might be time to move on.

[adrijanaarlov]

OMG! You exist! Thank you! So helpful and a way how to understand many things about migraine.

[paulye]

Very helpful videos. I'm having the same problem now. I have migraine during weekends when I get up late and eat late at about 10am. I normally eat breakfast on weekdays at 7am. Still can not figure out why, I'm suspecting my poor stomach function is causing the migraine.

[JohnJHyde]

Great video. I eat 3-4 eggs each morning between 7-8 am with toast or fruit smoothie. Then between 11 and 12 I eat lunch. Gotta have protein. Dinner same thing around 4-5. I try to drink water between meals. I take magnesium pill and topamax daily and maxalt when needed. Maxalt is needed when I miss eating during one of these times or if I over exercise or have a lousy night of sleep. I am about 100 lbs over weight and can't seam to lose. If I don't eat enough, I migraine. I can't exercise too much. If I stick to my plan I don't migraine, which is good, though I still get em once or twice a month just cuz life happens, but I need to lose weight, but can't break the cycle. I probably eat too much sugary stuff and not enough vegetables. Anyhow, your video is spot on. Tell me more about homeostasis. Also, anyone use a blood glucose monitor to know when to eat to prevent a migraine?

[sanguine]

I am a vegetarian. Off late I have reduced eating dairy as well, once in a while I have either tea with milk or coffee with milk. My triggers are chocolate, red wine (any alcohol), heat, sleep less than 8-9 hours, period and sometimes I don't even know the triggers. I have minimum one migraine attack of 3-4 days during my periods and can go upto 2 or 3 times in a month. Everytime I have a migraine, I am non-functional for about 3-4 days and it's almost like I need to start over everything . I want to do intermittent fasting to reduce visceral fat, I am about 10 kilos more than the weight at which I used to feel comfortable with myself, like not having to pant when I take the stairs. I started with IF a while ago for about a month (10 hour fast) 1. It did not help reduce my weight. 2. Next time I got a migraine, my schedule was all out of whack and I had to start all over again creating an everyday schedule for myself, so IF was not my top priority. Would greatly appreciate any suggestions regarding how to do IF or any other weight loss approach considering the migraine problem.

[jacobhamm_co]

I tried Intermittent fasting (7pm to noon next day) and really enjoyed everything about it except for the fact that it wreaked havoc on my migraines. I had two major events in 7 days. I am curious if there is a drink or supplement (like Magnesium) that you might recommend trying in the morning so I can give skipping breakfast a try again.

[aparnamohan]

I was planning to start IF from today on...evng @4 i thought of stopping the food..after about 2hrs i had cravings that really made me eat twice😭..dont know what is going on..it was even better yesterday 🙄..has it got something to do with migraine..?....i am having this negative thought that i will get that bad headache if i go on with IF..i doubt if that made me eat

[ytb_scred]

Super vidéo merci beaucoup.. en effet moi le fait de sauter des repas me déclenche des migraines... Si jamais cela peut aider j'ai créer un groupe FB français qui s'appelle ⚡🧠migraine solution ⚡... BON COURAGE À TOUS. 🍀🍀🍀

[russiandrivers]

This video is about "Migrant fashion", according to the subtitles

[ms.yvonnelauren]

Not true.. I’ve been doing intermittent fasting for almost two years and it’s never made my migraines worse only better. In the beginning you may get headaches but then your body adjusts. IF brings the inflammation of the body down which is the leading cause of many diseases including migraines. I understand everyone is different but really do your research before you start IF😉

[sokhain]

Dude!!! Talk too much that make no sense, migraine headache after a day of fast is caused by low in salt so increase your salt intake and voila!! Headache gone. Speaking from 4 years of OMAD and prolong fasting experience.