With a new diet, she was cured of her chronic migraines within a few weeks.

With a new diet, Therese Marie (29) was cured within a few weeks from chronic migraines that had plagued her since her early teens. She had struggled with ailments such as fluctuating blood sugar and dizziness, which often resulted in severe migraine attacks. Despite thorough examinations, doctors were unable to identify the issue. It was only when she received a diagnosis from a fellow chiropractic student that she learned she had vestibular migraine, also known as atypical migraine. She was prescribed migraine medicine, but it provided limited relief.

Therese was accustomed to eating every two hours to stabilize her blood sugar, as skipping breakfast could cause her to pass out. Migraine attacks occurred three to six times a month, forcing her to retreat to a cold, dark room due to sensitivity to light and sound. The first day of an attack was always the worst, often leaving her bedridden for several days.

Four years ago, at the age of 25, Therese decided to make a drastic change to her diet. “We went ‘all in'”, she recalls, referring to herself and her roommate, Kim. They completely overhauled their diet. “Today I am completely rid of the headaches,” Therese says with relief. Cutting out bread, which she thought would be challenging, turned out surprisingly well. Her breakfast now consists of an omelette or fried egg with vegetables, homemade kefir, cheese, cured meat, or a fat-rich smoothie. As a result, Therese no longer experiences migraines and has also noticed improvements in joint pain, sleep quality, skin condition, inflammation, and mood. She jokes that she is no longer as “hangry” as she used to be.

Therese now starts her day with freshly cold-pressed Omega-3 and applies magnesium oil to her skin in the evening, which she believes has helped improve her sleep. Previously, her diet had mainly consisted of refined and processed foods, with a penchant for chocolate and a sweet tooth. She would keep eating until the candy bowl was empty, causing her blood sugar to spike and then crash, triggering migraines.

Nowadays, Therese prepares all her meals from scratch. She plans her weekly meals on Sundays and excel at meal planning and logistics, with a menu list hanging on the fridge. She opt for foods that require longer cooking times, such as slow frying and boiling, and have completely eliminated sugar and starch from her diet. When she experiences neck stiffness, she seeks help from her chiropractor colleagues for tension relief. She also incorporates relaxation exercises, muscle training between the shoulder blades and back, and weekly yoga sessions into her routine.

Therese’s migraines and sweet tooth are now a thing of the past. She encourages others in similar situations not to give up and to keep striving for answers and a better quality of life.