Show Notes
Triggering. Controversial. Frustrating.
Today, we’re talking about foods that trigger Vestibular Migraine.
As a person who does not have a vestibular disorder, I’m confident I can give you an objective answer for this.
For some, there are foods that always trigger a migraine attack. For others, there’s a bit of a gray zone—some foods that sometimes trigger a migraine attack. And still others may find that food isn’t a contributing factor to their threshold.
Where do you fall and what’s your best course of action? Tune in!
In this episode, we’ll dig into:
The truth about “trigger foods” and why the topic is so controversial
How the migraine threshold works & why food is often just the tipping point, not the cause
Histamine, inflammation, and why leftovers can hit differently than fresh food
What’s actually going on in the body when caffeine and alcohol are consumed
What CGRP is and why it matters for migraine treatment
Why trigger foods are wildly person-dependent
The vestibular-migraine overlap when it comes to food
If you have questions about this or you want to start working on building a bigger bucket so you can start adding foods back into your diet, join us in Vestibular Group Fit (use code GROUNDED)!
Related Episodes:
Why the “Heal Your Headache Diet” Should be Temporary: https://thevertigodoctor.com/podcast/135-heal-your-headache-diet-should-be-temporary/
Guide to CGRP Medications For Treating Migraine Disorder: https://thevertigodoctor.com/podcast/95-cgrp-medications-for-migraine/
Links Mentioned:
Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off!): https://thevertigodoctor.com/vestibular-group-fit
Study on diet and migraine
Tu YH, Chang CM, Yang CC, Tsai IJ, Chou YC, Yang CP. Dietary Patterns and Migraine: Insights and Impact. Nutrients. 2025 Feb 13;17(4):669. doi: 10.3390/nu17040669. PMID: 40004997; PMCID: PMC11858445.
Free Resources:
The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/cb5js0y78n
The PPPD Management Masterclass: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/new-pppd
What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/partnership
The FREE Mini VGFit Workout: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/minifit
The FREE POTS – safe Workouts: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/pots
Connect with Dr. Madison (@TheVertigoDoctor): https://instagram.com/thevertigodoctor
Work with Dr. Madison:
For 1:1 Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, email [email protected]
Otherwise, I’ll see ya in Vestibular Group Fit!
Connect with Dr. Jenna (@dizzy.rehab.therapist): https://www.instagram.com/dizzy.rehab.therapist/
Learn about the Oak Method: http://thevertigodoctor.com/why-vestibular-group-fit
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.
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