Insight: Can Milk, Yogurt or Cheese Trigger Migraines?

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Could your morning yogurt be fueling migraines? Discover how dairy can soothe—or silently sabotage—your nervous system.

Migraine Heroes Episode 77 investigates dairy and migraine triggers like milk, yogurt, and cheese, shown with illustrated dairy products.

Episode Description

That yogurt you eat for breakfast… could it be silently setting you up for a migraine later?

In this episode of The Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme unpacks the confusing role of dairy in migraine health — and reveals how one food group can both soothe and sabotage your nervous system.

We dive into the science and the ancient wisdom behind milk, cheese, yogurt, and more — so you can stop guessing and start listening to your body’s deeper cues.

You’ll discover:

💡 How dairy can hydrate the body and increase inflammation — depending on your unique constitution

💡 The four bioactive compounds in dairy that may be triggering your migraines (casein, lactose, hormones, histamines)

💡 What Traditional Chinese Medicine says about Dampness and how it clouds the brain–gut axis

💡 Practical ways to consume dairy (or avoid it) based on your body’s signals, digestion, and symptoms

We’ll also share:

✨ A powerful story of a woman who thought hydration was helping her — until it quietly made things worse

✨ Why the root of your migraines might not be in your head… but in your gut

This episode blends neuroscience and holistic medicine to help you make smarter choices — not out of fear, but out of deep understanding.

If you’ve ever felt foggy, bloated, or tired after dairy — or confused by conflicting advice — this episode is for you.

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Originally published August 2025

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