# Diet **URL:** https://mvertigo.org/c/non-pharmacological-treatment/diet/36.md [Latest](https://mvertigo.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://mvertigo.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://mvertigo.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Diet category](https://mvertigo.org/t/about-the-diet-category/15534)
**Author:** [@turnitaround](https://mvertigo.org/u/turnitaround)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 1:18pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/about-the-diet-category/15534 "2018-06-08T13:18:07Z")
Everything about food, drink, triggers & the 6 C’s … We also have a few :shallow\_pan\_of\_food: Migraine Diet Books listed here :shallow\_pan\_of\_food: on the Member Recommended Products page. Please feel free to recommen… --- ## [Question about wine](https://mvertigo.org/t/question-about-wine/25856)
**Author:** [@jaimerose1](https://mvertigo.org/u/jaimerose1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/question-about-wine/25856 "2025-12-04T19:24:52Z")
Hi all, I’ve stopped drinking red wine since my dizziness was diagnosed as VM in July. But with Xmas around the corner I’ve been trialling what to drink around the festive season. Someone introduced me to orange wine wh… --- ## [Do you HAVE to avoid caffeine to get better?](https://mvertigo.org/t/do-you-have-to-avoid-caffeine-to-get-better/24350)
**Author:** [@Leagueofgentlemenfan](https://mvertigo.org/u/Leagueofgentlemenfan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 3:20pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/do-you-have-to-avoid-caffeine-to-get-better/24350 "2025-09-06T15:20:34Z")
As the title says, I really love coffee and of course we are all recommended to stay away from it. But is it really possible to recover whilst drinking decaf? My neurologist initially said to avoid it all including choco… --- ## [Migraine Diet Question](https://mvertigo.org/t/migraine-diet-question/792)
**Author:** [@nance](https://mvertigo.org/u/nance)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 3:55pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/migraine-diet-question/792 "2025-06-22T15:55:04Z")
Marci and Howie, Thank you for your advice on giving the Verapamil more time to work. I’m so impatient. I just want to feel good again. This MAV has really changed my life. I don’t go places alone anymore. I always… --- ## [Baking Soda toothpaste on a low sodium diet??](https://mvertigo.org/t/baking-soda-toothpaste-on-a-low-sodium-diet/23335)
**Author:** [@Leylo1](https://mvertigo.org/u/Leylo1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/baking-soda-toothpaste-on-a-low-sodium-diet/23335 "2024-12-18T16:57:36Z")
Hello all! I have a crazy question: can I use a toothpaste with baking soda and sea salt in it if I’m on a low sodium diet due to Meniere’s? I do my best to not swallow toothpaste. The brand I’m interested in is called W… --- ## [Advice on getting off of caffeine?](https://mvertigo.org/t/advice-on-getting-off-of-caffeine/22764)
**Author:** [@sheepdog\_lord](https://mvertigo.org/u/sheepdog_lord)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/advice-on-getting-off-of-caffeine/22764 "2024-12-17T01:21:01Z")
Caffeine is the last of the “Big C’s” that I’m on, but I just can’t seem to let it go. I know the vasoconstrictive properties are TERRIBLE for migraine and VM, but I am hopelessly addicted to at least half a cup of coffe… --- ## [Am I crazy for wanting to try keto? Food struggles and need guidance](https://mvertigo.org/t/am-i-crazy-for-wanting-to-try-keto-food-struggles-and-need-guidance/23045)
**Author:** [@annae00](https://mvertigo.org/u/annae00)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2024, 12:51pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/am-i-crazy-for-wanting-to-try-keto-food-struggles-and-need-guidance/23045 "2024-02-11T12:51:57Z")
I’ve been feeling extremely confused about what to do recently. I feel like there’s so much information coming from different angles. I was on Effexor for about 2 years and stopped it November 2022. I went up to 75mgs. H… --- ## [Migraine diets and disorderd eating? Need some help](https://mvertigo.org/t/migraine-diets-and-disorderd-eating-need-some-help/23179)
**Author:** [@annae00](https://mvertigo.org/u/annae00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 7:47am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/migraine-diets-and-disorderd-eating-need-some-help/23179 "2024-02-09T07:47:20Z")
Hey everyone, I feel like I’m struggling with slightly “disordered” eating. Thankfully, I still eat normally (I am just following the HYH diet right now) and am far from having an actual eating disorder, but I feel like… --- ## [Dandelion Root??](https://mvertigo.org/t/dandelion-root/16968)
**Author:** [@Jrsbu](https://mvertigo.org/u/Jrsbu)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/dandelion-root/16968 "2024-02-05T20:04:11Z")
I actually have had dandelion root in my arsenal for awhile. I just never tried a full dose (3 capsules per day). It’s been a miracle worker - at least 75% myself again. Not sure if it’s the diuretic properties or the… --- ## [Flavored Herbal Tea](https://mvertigo.org/t/flavored-herbal-tea/22822)
**Author:** [@JAA](https://mvertigo.org/u/JAA)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/flavored-herbal-tea/22822 "2023-09-11T20:23:51Z")
Hello, I am new here. I have been experiencing Vertigo since December 2022 when I got Covid. I have tried just about everything including Physical Therapy and nothing helps. So now I am trying the Migraine Diet and av… --- ## [Ideas for VM diet](https://mvertigo.org/t/ideas-for-vm-diet/22630)
**Author:** [@DizzyN](https://mvertigo.org/u/DizzyN)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/ideas-for-vm-diet/22630 "2023-09-11T15:53:39Z")
Hello Everyone, I’ve recently officially been diagnosed with VM and I’m finding difficulty with the food doet. What do you guys eat. I know about the basic triggers, but I could really use some helpful ideas for food. … --- ## [Low Salt Diet Example?](https://mvertigo.org/t/low-salt-diet-example/22680)
**Author:** [@Leylo1](https://mvertigo.org/u/Leylo1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 9:07am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/low-salt-diet-example/22680 "2023-06-20T09:07:29Z")
Hi! Newbie here. I’m trying to eat a diet of low salt along with a diuretic. Will you please share what a day or two of eating this way looks like for you? I just don’t think I’m doing this correctly. Also, how many mg o… --- ## [Been drinking Matcha for about a month...](https://mvertigo.org/t/been-drinking-matcha-for-about-a-month/22608)
**Author:** [@Kier](https://mvertigo.org/u/Kier)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/been-drinking-matcha-for-about-a-month/22608 "2023-05-24T17:48:58Z")
I read about Matcha being a “superfood” and wanted to try it after almost 8 years no caffeine. I also missed the ritual of a morning beverage. I really haven’t had any issues, and have been enjoying adding something n… --- ## [Just eating anything at all is a trigger now :(](https://mvertigo.org/t/just-eating-anything-at-all-is-a-trigger-now/20841)
**Author:** [@shazam](https://mvertigo.org/u/shazam)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 12:05am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/just-eating-anything-at-all-is-a-trigger-now/20841 "2023-03-17T00:05:41Z")
Anyone have this issue? Not sure if it’s some anticipatory effect, or maybe related to my jaw dysfunction (I have TMJ) but now everything I consume sets me off a little. I’m on a fairly strict elimination diet but just t… --- ## [Is saffron beneficial for our brains?](https://mvertigo.org/t/is-saffron-beneficial-for-our-brains/22358)
**Author:** [@Katharina](https://mvertigo.org/u/Katharina)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 4:12am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/is-saffron-beneficial-for-our-brains/22358 "2023-02-23T04:12:16Z")
I have been craving saffron for the past few months and I finally ordered some the other day. It arrived yesterday and I made a saffron dish for lunch. It felt that it had a calming effect on my brain so I did some resea… --- ## [Keep Hydrated](https://mvertigo.org/t/keep-hydrated/22163)
**Author:** [@Kimberley](https://mvertigo.org/u/Kimberley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 10:15am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/keep-hydrated/22163 "2022-12-30T10:15:04Z")
Hi guys One thing I’d really like to share but most of you may already know but keeping hydrated has been a huge help. I make sure I drink 3 litres fluid a day. 2 litres of water & litre in tea (decaf) milk etc, when I … --- ## [Herbal tea](https://mvertigo.org/t/herbal-tea/3690)
**Author:** [@Pharmgirl](https://mvertigo.org/u/Pharmgirl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/herbal-tea/3690 "2022-11-02T14:33:27Z")
Im just wOndering if anyone drinks herbal tea which is naturally caffiene free without any problems? I really miss hot drinks and am considering decaf coffee but thought I might try herbal tea first. Thanks! --- ## [Food/alcohol triggered migraine](https://mvertigo.org/t/food-alcohol-triggered-migraine/21626)
**Author:** [@Brian88](https://mvertigo.org/u/Brian88)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 4:37pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/food-alcohol-triggered-migraine/21626 "2022-08-19T16:37:16Z")
I went to a baby shower on Saturday the 14th and had 1 shot of cognac and ate some food that I am sure had MSG in it. If food/alcohol triggered a migraine how long should I expect my symptoms to last? --- ## [Caffeine is good for migraines?](https://mvertigo.org/t/caffeine-is-good-for-migraines/20898)
**Author:** [@Katharina](https://mvertigo.org/u/Katharina)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 8:43pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/caffeine-is-good-for-migraines/20898 "2022-06-26T20:43:12Z")
I had a consultation with my neurologist today and, among many other interesting things, she said that (1) caffeine is good for migraines, (2) some migraine medicines in the US contain caffeine and (3) if you feel a migr… --- ## [Migraine Relief Plan Cook book (need alternate book)](https://mvertigo.org/t/migraine-relief-plan-cook-book-need-alternate-book/21636)
**Author:** [@Brian88](https://mvertigo.org/u/Brian88)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 11:33am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/migraine-relief-plan-cook-book-need-alternate-book/21636 "2022-05-21T11:33:19Z")
Hello, I am finding conflicting information in this book. For example they say it is okay to eat Tomatoes but I am finding that is a common trigger for MAV’ers.. Can anyone recommend a different cook book I can use? --- ## [Soy](https://mvertigo.org/t/soy/75)
**Author:** [@charisse](https://mvertigo.org/u/charisse)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 9:34am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/soy/75 "2022-05-21T09:34:27Z")
I have the book Heal Your Headache by Dr David Buchholz. We use to email each other back and forth. This morning I grabbed some Morning Star Farms sausage patties and ate 2. This product has lots of soy in it, As Dr Buc… --- ## [Anyone tried fix to gerd to see if it helped with other issues?](https://mvertigo.org/t/anyone-tried-fix-to-gerd-to-see-if-it-helped-with-other-issues/21576)
**Author:** [@Gutwell](https://mvertigo.org/u/Gutwell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 7:43pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/anyone-tried-fix-to-gerd-to-see-if-it-helped-with-other-issues/21576 "2022-04-21T19:43:01Z")
Hi i just ran across this (it was an add but I am more interested in what they say howbit works than the product). https://blog.terrahealthessentials.com/vickers4/?utm\_source=fb&utm\_medium=Facebook\_Mobile\_Feed&utm\_campa… --- ## [Surprising news on low tyramine diet and migraine](https://mvertigo.org/t/surprising-news-on-low-tyramine-diet-and-migraine/12616)
**Author:** [@Lorri](https://mvertigo.org/u/Lorri)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 7:45pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/surprising-news-on-low-tyramine-diet-and-migraine/12616 "2021-09-30T19:45:11Z")
Hi all, Well this is not surprising to me as I’ve never noticed any food triggers: So does this mean we don’t have to worry about low tyramine diets anymore? For me Pizotifen and vestibular physiotherapy since Janua… --- ## [3 Great Soups/ No Broth Needed](https://mvertigo.org/t/3-great-soups-no-broth-needed/12157)
**Author:** [@spinninggirl1](https://mvertigo.org/u/spinninggirl1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 1:55pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/3-great-soups-no-broth-needed/12157 "2021-09-12T13:55:06Z")
Since store bought chicken broth always has MSG and we do not always have time or energy to make our own broth, I have 3 great soup recipes that do not require broth. Easy and delicious. Quick Chicken Noodle Soup: 4 … --- ## [Sugar](https://mvertigo.org/t/sugar/17320)
**Author:** [@Natty04](https://mvertigo.org/u/Natty04)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 11:01am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/sugar/17320 "2021-09-12T11:01:03Z")
So yesterday I went to my friends kids party and went to town with all the sweet things. I had cake with icing, jellly and squirty cream, biscuits, marshmallows. :pig\_face: don’t know what came over me but it’s like I ne… --- ## [Curried Apple Soup Recipe](https://mvertigo.org/t/curried-apple-soup-recipe/629)
**Author:** [@system](https://mvertigo.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2008, 10:53pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/curried-apple-soup-recipe/629 "2008-09-20T22:53:04Z")
Curried Apple Soup Aside from having to peal the apples this one is a snap! 2 to 3 T of peanut oil (i used sesame oil) 2 cups chopped shallots 3 large cloves garlic, minced 2 T mined fresh ginger 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp… --- ## [Milk - migraine diet](https://mvertigo.org/t/milk-migraine-diet/6323)
**Author:** [@RichyF](https://mvertigo.org/u/RichyF)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 1:07pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/milk-migraine-diet/6323 "2021-08-31T13:07:25Z")
Hi All, now that I am on the migraine diet and have been for nearly a month, I am really wondering whether not drinking milk has more negative effects than positive. How else can we get enough calcium? I literally ha… --- ## [Wish I’d been told about this diet 20 years ago.. has been life changing!](https://mvertigo.org/t/wish-i-d-been-told-about-this-diet-20-years-ago-has-been-life-changing/21010)
**Author:** [@Help](https://mvertigo.org/u/Help)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 9:00am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/wish-i-d-been-told-about-this-diet-20-years-ago-has-been-life-changing/21010 "2021-08-31T09:00:49Z")
Hello Everyone In the midst of my Vestibular Migraine onset, behind the scenes, you were all of so much help and comfort to me. Which is why I wanted to share this in the hope that it helps someone… I have had chronic … --- ## [Is it possible to be MSG FREE?!!](https://mvertigo.org/t/is-it-possible-to-be-msg-free/17963)
**Author:** [@MNEK18](https://mvertigo.org/u/MNEK18)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 9:07am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/is-it-possible-to-be-msg-free/17963 "2021-08-22T09:07:20Z")
Hi all Having found this in HYH diet I am struggling to be 100% MSG free?! Pretty much everything has “Natural flavourings” :pensive\_face::thinking: --- ## [Lankota Monkfruit](https://mvertigo.org/t/lankota-monkfruit/20961)
**Author:** [@TexOkie](https://mvertigo.org/u/TexOkie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/lankota-monkfruit/20961 "2021-08-10T20:46:44Z")
My new neurologist, Dr Duval, has advised me that artificial sweeteners are a trigger, much like MSG. since I’m on the HMR Weight Loss Program, I regularly get Sodium Saccharine in their foods, so I can’t do anything abo… [Next page](https://mvertigo.org/c/non-pharmacological-treatment/diet/36.md?page=1)