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Sugar and caffeine are diuretics, meaning they dehydrate your body. The biochemical balance of your cells get disrupted and you no longer have Electrolyte Homeostasis (proper cell hydration).

Even though there isn’t one simple solution to prevent migraines, there is a balance that, when achieved in your diet, can lessen or prevent your migraine.

Traveling is often a trigger for migraineurs because the temperature and pressure changes disrupt the body’s biochemical balance—what we call Electrolyte Homeostasis. Migraine sufferers’ brains are more sensitive to environmental changes than the brain of a non-migraineur, and react differently to the shifts in temperature and pressure that are common when traveling.

This blog explores the postdrome phase of a migraine, often called the “migraine hangover.” It explains what happens after the pain fades—fatigue, brain fog, mood shifts, and more—and why these symptoms are a normal part of the migraine cycle. You'll learn common postdrome symptoms, how to manage recovery through rest, hydration, and nutrition, and why understanding this phase is key to full support and prevention. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to better manage or support someone through every stage of a migraine.

There are a number of different factors that can help prompt a migraine. Keeping track of your diet, water and salt consumption, and even sleep can help you gain some understanding of your migraines. Do you keep a migraine journal? Because you really should.

Migraine auras are actually caused by unique electrical currents working through neurons across your brain, but what many describe as reminiscent of the Northern Lights can actually take many forms. You might be experiencing auras and not even realize it.