SEEDS for Managing Migraine
Living with vestibular migraine can be challenging because symptoms may be affected by many parts of daily life. The SEEDS approach focuses on healthy habits that may help reduce migraine triggers and support better symptom management. SEEDS stands for Sleep, Exercise, Eat, Diary, and Stress. These habits are not a cure, but they can be an important part of managing vestibular migraine along with the treatment plan recommended by your healthcare provider.
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