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Jan 24, 2020

Chronic Conditions and Diseases

Get Relief from Eczema and Migraines by Looking at What You Eat

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Aug 03, 2025

Studies increasingly show that a range of conditions, including respiratory allergies, asthma, eczema, and migraine headaches, are linked to gut imbalance.

Headache specialist Robert Sheeler, MD, an Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)-certified practitioner, believes many symptoms can manifest in the presence of food reactions. These can take the form of rashes and skin problems. For example, research indicates that 30% of children with eczema have a food allergy. And 83% to 92% of adults with atopic dermatitis show reactivity to food allergies. By restoring balance in the gut microbiome, eczema symptoms can be reduced.

In addition, individuals with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms are more likely to have headaches or migraines. Inflammation immune response may play a role in these headaches. People with migraines are also more likely to have GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and/or gastric ulcers.

Dietary factors play a role. In addition to removing trigger foods such as caffeine, MSG, cocoa, aspartame, cheese, citrus, and nitrates, changing to a healthier lifestyle is suggested.

The IFM recommends supporting gut health by reducing inflammation, improving nutrition, and supporting the microbiome with pre- and/or probiotics.

REFERENCES

Sheeler, R. (n.d.). Food reactions, eczema, and migraines. The Institute for Functional Medicine.  https://www.ifm.org/news-insights/food-reactions-eczema-migraines/

 

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