Migraine - Giving Up Sugar Gave Me My Life Back (Contains Dad Dancing)

WARNING: This video features Dad Dancing. Viewer discretion advised.
If you are currently in pain and want to skip to the two main revelations, then they are here:
Curable: 3:44
Reactive Hypoglycaemia: 7:45
While this is a break from the norm for this channel, it is very important to me and I want to share this massive breakthrough with everyone in the hope that it might just help other life-long chronic migraine sufferers just like I was.
There is no cure for migraine, but there is a way to help mitigate triggers. I discovered a very common migraine trigger that NOBODY seems to talk about, so I want to get it out there.
I know how miserable and frustrating false hope can be, so do remember we are ALL DIFFERENT and what works for me may not work for you.
Remember that if you are in pain or wish to change your diet, you MUST consult a doctor before proceeding.
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One of the best and most entertaining videos on KZbin about giving up sugar is by Wheezy Waiter: • We Quit Sugar For A Mo...
I'm wondering if these measures might also help beat fibromyalgia, nerve pain, and similar pain issues.
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[@andrewjditton]

I was choosing the music track while washing up. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.

[@rogerwaldram4295]

Hi Andrew watched a little on TV when searching Samsung Tablets...Had T1 Diabetes for 56 years. I eat a low-carb diet & monitor my blood sugar levels with a Dexcom G6 sensor linked with xdrip+ to my TicWatch Pro. My A1c (average glucose) is 5% that is normal. Relevance is I can monitor blood-sugar levels without blood (!) according to what I eat. Carbohydrates use insulin to create sugar so if you need to watch that this system may help. You can get lowcarb lotsathings. Best wishes, Roger, retired in France with our beautiful Westfalia Jules Verne. 🤩

[@rogerwaldram4295]

PS Fruit & juices, bread & beans are full of carbs/sugar. However there are low carb alternatives-me cauli rice & Carbzone Tortillas have just arrived! 😋

[@nicolemurphy2629]

I like ur ‘normal people scare me’ t shirt

[@andrewjditton]

Ha ha! Well spotted :) And they DO!!!!

[@castorpipe]

Andrew Ditton Could you please tell me the name of the track an where I can find it? Many thanks in advance.

[@artistonamotorbike]

Wow, similar to my story. I watched a documentary on sugar then I researched the sugar conspiracy. I discovered we are ingesting 20x or more of the sugar we should. I discovered refined sugar is more addictive than cocaine and is the root of the obesity crisis. I went completely sugar free. In a week the results were astonishing. Energy levels returned I even looked younger. Since then I dropped over 100lbs despite still eating burgers! I just avoided the ketchup as its 30% sugar. Now I'm at the gym 4x a week and feel amazing. I'm rarely ill. Oh and all my skin issues healed in my first couple of weeks that had plagued me all my life. Sugar is a highly potent drug that people are addicted too. All our food had the fats taken out and sugar added yet some of the good fats are essential. I cannot express the difference it made to my life. Sugar has even be linked to stokes and heart disease. Oh and I agree artificial sweeteners are a no no as they have lots of side effects. It is very hard to give up sugar even so called healthy foods are loaded with it. Great video Andrew!

[@andrewjditton]

Fantastic story! It is indeed quite profound the difference it makes. Reading your comment made me realise I still have some way to go (ketchup!) but concur with how much better I FEEL since massively cutting down on the added sugar. Cheers!

[@artistonamotorbike]

@@andrewjditton careful of yogurt too !

[@artistonamotorbike]

@@JeffCM1 causing death on a scale far beyond illegal drugs or even tobacco.

[@artistonamotorbike]

@@JeffCM1 Oh yes I know many people with arthritis too for whom it affects badly. If more people came off sugar it would help the NHS enormously. To escape it though you have to see it as a drug addiction rather than a dietary change. Many I know need to come off it but struggle with the addiction. Maybe the Doctors should treat it like an addiction?

[@flybyairplane3528]

ChrisBlackArtist hello, We USED to use regular TOMATO KETCHUP (. HEINZ. ) then some years ago we saw DR OZ Show just how much refined sugar was in the bottle 2/3RD OF IT WAS SUGAR, NOW WHEN Ido use it,,I buy a different type, NO ADDED SUGAR,, fast food ? Have NOT been in one for about 30 years ! Cheers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@sandraholmes7002]

Within the last few days I have started my own 'sugar' free diet, and was shocked to see how much sugar there was in the everyday items I was using, like mayonaise, and have switched to more fresh vegetables, and fresh fruit based porridge instead of cakes. I am a long time vegetarian for moral reasons, not so much health, but after watching your video I shall do more to challenge myself to cutting more sugar from my diet. Thank you for such an informative video.

[@audreyfforbes-hamilton]

Pain is so debilitating and depressing for the spirit, it’s wonderful that you’ve found something that helps you so much! On the other hand, it’s done nothing for your dance moves! 😂. Thought you were going to start chopping grapefruit any moment! Lovely to see you again. xx

[@andrewjditton]

The orange nearly got it.... ;@)

[@dalelbiker]

Hi Andrew . I was a minor sufferer and a shift worker 3 years ago I had a 5 day corker. I was under enormous stress at the time My eyesight started to fail and an optician sent me to my GP for a blood test the result was I was type 2 diabetic I was not over weight relatively fit but the discipline of management for the condition was a life safer. 3 years on I have never had one since so I can understand entirely thank you mate for another awesome video keep it going. I rest the blame on shift work as a cop and infrequent meals and no sleep pattern. Now retired and happy.

[@andrewjditton]

Yes, there is nothing like shift work to screw up your health, is there? Glad you're feeling more human now (I know how that feels after 26 years of feeling tired!)

[@WaggiesTravels]

Very interesting viewing Andrew, as a clinician I am always looking for pointers to assist my patients. I will do a little more clinical trials research but if what you say is a way forward I will point people towards this video.

[@azzytwoz]

Andrew, you are just one of these lovely people in life that we need so much at the moment. So glad I found your site. I don't suffer from migraine but I have recently found that cutting out bread makes a MASSIVE difference to my well being. Such a simple thing. We are all different and need different fuel, like diesel/petrol/electric cars. It seems so obvious and yet it's not talked about....very odd...and as for dancing, you just jig about as you want...lucky nobody can see me singing and dancing after a few whiskies!!!

[@andrewjditton]

YES! This is why I don't bang on that a plant-based diet is right for everyone. It's right for me, but I get so narked when people say that THEIR diet is right for everyone. Keep on jigging...:)

[@G-ra-ha-m]

There is something in the shops called 'Bread', that is not actually bread. The sliced stuff in plastic, that goes mouldy is not real bread, it is a whipped wheat foam created using the 'Chorleywood method', which is worse for your body then cardboard. If you want to try real bread (bread that goes hard when it ages), then go to a baker who uses yeast and allows it to rise. Some Tesco in-store bakeries make it too. The fermentation process during the rise has a dramatic effect on the edibility. The best is sourdough organic wholemeal, but also home-made organic wholewheat is in a different league, and suitable for most people who react badly to the fake bread.

[@azzytwoz]

@@G-ra-ha-m Hello Graham, Thank you so much for your comments. I agree with all you said and haven't eaten 'plastic' bread for a long long time. I've bought real bread, including sourdough/organic wholemeal etc, from some excellent local bakers. The trouble is it was SO tasty that I was having too much. It's the carbs that causes me the problem so I've also cut potatoes, rice, pasta, biscuits and more, but get enough carbs from fresh vegetables and salad, and feel much better. Thank you for thinking of me. Tony

[@Pixellava]

Yes!

[@wildflowerwind6941]

I'm so happy for you. You deserve to feel fantastic. I bet this helps depression too.

[@jhosking5491]

Dear Andrew, thank you. you completed this video in the hope that it would help other migraine sufferers and you have really helped me. I too have found over 20 yrs of migraine other than cheese chocolate ,alcohol and orange that sugar gives me a migraine. I now never eat sugar .I now feel not alone in not being able to eat sugar which really comforts me as i always thought i was crazy . I now can go 2 weeks without a migraine. I used to think that a migraine was my natural state . One can never plan to see friends as one never knows when one will occur. Life is now much better . Thank you for uploading this video.

[@andrewjditton]

Great news, so pleased you’ve got some relief. I’m amazed that sugar isn’t known as a common trigger such as chocolate and cheese.

[@jhosking5491]

@@andrewjditton Thank you for your reply . Hopefully more people will see your video and it may help

[@robforrest12739]

This is great Andrew, I'm so pleased you have found something that works for you!

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks so much!

[@turbostream7925]

I gave up processed food and sugar about 4 years ago and my migraines also are very much reduced to a few a year now. So glad you found the cause of yours. Take care.

[@andrewjditton]

Nice one Adrian, sounds like a similar discovery!

[@kirstierobshaw57]

Andrew & Dougal you are such fantastic dancers 👯‍♀️!! Thank you Andrew for your talk on the link between sugar & migraines. My teenage son used to suffer terribly & I noticed a link between his ‘bad eating’ days and migraine incidents. Sugar also triggers an inflammatory response too & research suggests it feeds cancers. We’ve switched refined sugar to organic Agave syrup - which is truly delicious and a natural source. Wishing you health & happiness 🐾🌺🌞

[@rebeccad8568]

Every time I watch one of your videos my day always gets that bit better. Thank you for being so authentic and I love your dancing! Mine is quite similar with my cat!

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Rebecca :)

[@Satters]

I've suffered very frequent migraines for over forty years, until two years ago when i got rid of the television to save the costly licence fee, and NO more migraines, life changing.

[@andrewjditton]

WOW! I don't watch TV but I DO spend too long at a screen. The halving of KZbin output might also have helped?

[@alexandrastevens8892]

My mum had many years of horrendous migraines at 60 she stopped the sugar and one year later she had very much recovered, she had the odd bad headache but thankfully the flashing lights were gone, I also get migraines but luckily only had 4 but mine are ocular migraines, quite scary I'm also a sufferer of hypo but like you have realised how diet is responsible for our ill health, well done for taking control, live well and be happy x

[@jackiemorrison2706]

So glad to hear you are feeling well and well done on taking all of those difficult steps to get there. Migraines are awful - I only ever have them associated with nerve pain due to a shingles attack to my eye. It's awful when it hits you during life events (a brilliant trip to NYC where I had to draw the curtains on the Empire State Building!). Healthwise it's a very interesting podcast. I hope I can be as successful as you in changing my diet/exercise to help with high blood pressure. As individuals/patients, it really is the way forward - to take control and take action. Again, well done and thanks for sharing.

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Jackie. Hope you get some good results!

[@pauletteh7578]

Wow, that's such WONDERFUL news! So happy for you and dugle...keep dancing!!!

[@campertobi]

Aha. That is the reason to get back to house living. Otherwise anybody could see the happy shaking caravan when you do the dishes. ;-= You are simply the BEST my friend.

[@andrewjditton]

Ha ha! You've worked out the truth, my friend! :)

[@smooqalstan6795]

Dougal..and Dad dancing. That’s the best mood lifter! 🥰

[@batandball617]

I’m delighted you have found a way to improve your migraines. As a fellow sufferer, I’ll be following your example in the hope of improvement too!

[@andrewjditton]

Best of luck!

[@Pixellava]

Okay, A. you are such a lovely man. B, you are totally inspiring. C, I can’t wait for your “What I eat in a day” video because your foods all looks so delicious! I’m sharing this with people I know who suffer from migraines. Thank you!

[@gladyswilson6479]

I am so glad you have found your trigger and relief.

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Gladys x

[@jenniferbailey44]

We are absolutely delighted for you. Thanks for sharing. Love the dad dancing!! 👍🤗

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you 🤗

[@nancyelee994]

Andrew, thank you so very much for sharing your life-long battle with migraines. I am a former migraineur and experienced my first migraine at the age of 17. It was only after having a hysterectomy in 2011 at the age of 60 that my migraines pretty much disappeared. In total, I suffered between 20 - 25 days out of every month for 43 years with migraines. In looking back, I don't know how I was able to survive the intense pain. Light and noise sensitivity, nausea, and whole-body exhaustion were just a few of the many horrific symptoms I experienced over the course of those 43 years. I tried every migraine medication that was available during those years, and the only one that made a difference was Imitrex injections, but the side-effect of those injections were heart palpitations. Now in 2020, there are many more treatments available, as well as some promising devices that are showing promising signs for pain relief. That said, your dedicated efforts over the years to discover what causes your migraines is incredibly important in helping other migraine sufferers, so I thank you for this vitally important video. Thank you also for sharing all of your road adventures with us. You live in such a beautiful and peaceful area of the world, and I hope one day to visit some of the gorgeous places you have shared in your enjoyable videos. By the way, your precious little Dougall lifts my spirits every time I see him in your videos. Stay safe and in good health, ☺☺☺

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Nancye - and I'm so glad you finally have your life back too.

[@bobfitzpatrick947]

Hi Andrew, valuable information to those suffering from migraine headaches, sincerity broadcast welcome personal insights. Andrew you seem to be in a truely content place in your life, happy, doing the happy dance in your kitchen, perhaps a medifor for your entire life. I can only say well done old chap! All the best, Bob 💓😘🇺🇸🇬🇧👍💞😘

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Bob!

[@hornomat6099]

You are right, decreasing an intensity of the migraine attacks is also an important outcome. I am amazed of you discipline and scientific observations

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you - although it was more by luck than judgement that I found out about the sugar thing. The discipline comes fairly easy when you remember what the consequences are! Thanks for watching.

[@hsnaith]

I'm lucky never to have suffered from a migraine but I several friends who do, and so understand a little about how debilitating it can be for them. So pleased that you have found something that finally has let you get your life back! And love the dancing:-)

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Hilary! And glad you enjoyed Barra :)

[@handyandy6050]

Well done Andrew! Think it's been proven that pets such as dogs help to relieve stress and lower blood pressure. So your lil buddy is helping as well.

[@devinecatlady]

Inspiring. Thank you so much. I will do a trial and see if this makes the difference for me as it has for you. I can imagine how life changing this has been for you.

[@ic7505]

Andrew, I’m new to your channel, going thru your older vlogs here and there - seeing you dancing, I can feel your joy. You’re a lovely human 🤩

[@andrewjditton]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@aaronag7876]

WOW, Thank you for sharing this. I am where you were, shifts, days and nights, eating wrong, lack of exercise, eating high sugar, even the 1 beer at the end of the shift causing massive migraines, my days off spent recovering then losing that time as I have to return to very stressful work of television broadcasting, to start the cycle again. I am also on van 2 build and planning van 3 build, to do something like you, of the travelling, with my Jack Russ. So again, thank you for sharing this. Ive passed the details of this and web links to my daughter who suffers badly as well.

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Aaron. Hope it's all of some help.

[@aaronag7876]

@@andrewjditton hi Andrew yes it really was helpful. Thank you for sharing

[@rod2gban]

That happy dance at the end 😍. What a revelation and relief this must have been to you. As a fellow migraine sufferer I relate so much and can confirm that even my GPs simple advice to not ever skip meals made such a difference. Perhaps this is giving me the motivation to stick more firmly to my no processed food / refined sugar plans too. Thank you for this lovely video.

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Verena. I can confirm that you don't have to do silly dances when you stick to the diet plan! ;@) Good Luck.

[@rod2gban]

@@andrewjditton Ohh but I will, you surely made the dancing look like the best part! 😊

[@nicolawells7291]

Well I have long suspected something of this ilk, hence I typed 'sugar' and 'migraine' into the search bar, and I brought me straight here, great video and I will be giving it a try, thank you.

[@andrewjditton]

Fingers crossed for you Nicola!

[@aviram75]

One of your best videos ever!!!! I gave up sugar many, many years ago, and since then my headaches are gone!. And do not forget, our body is actually 75% water, so we need to drink...YES! water! One of my best decisions was to become vegetarian more than 25 years ago, but five years ago I decided to take a step forward and go vegan. No regret about it whatsoever! And by the way, Dougall and you are the most enjoyable dancing couple. Best wishes!

[@andrewjditton]

Sounds very similar to me with the food choices. I too have no regrets about a plant-based diet. All the best.

[@Paul-pb3vq]

As you said Andrew your not a expert, but if this video helps just one person or hopefully a lot more it will be totally worth it sharing your findings with us. Luckily I don't suffer from migraines. But I know people that do. I will certainly tell them about this video when I see them. Stay safe and give Dougal a big hug from me.

[@TheQNSzzz]

I really enjoyed your video and am so uplifted by your good news story. A new chapter for you! I have suffered migraines over the last 10 years - nothing like yours, 1 day incapacitation then back to normal. I know how to avoid them, but now suffer neck and scalp nerve pain, so I am on a quest to manage and mitigate that. I am 57, excercise, rarely eat meat, have reduced my sugar (and lost a couple of kilos 😁) but am working from home without my stand up desk 😬 Thank you for the information about sugar!

[@catherine1910]

I’m so pleased you’ve found something that is helping you Andrew. Presumably you know all about using low GI (glycemic index) foods to stabilise your blood sugar levels, as you mentioned the beans on wholemeal bread. Adding vinegar to your diet (pickled foods or adding a splash of apple cider vinegar to your glass of water) helps keep sugar levels down as do certain spices like cinnamon, ginger and turmeric. Stay well and keep up the dad dancing!

[@andrewjditton]

Interesting! I have cinnamon and turmeric in my porridge every morning :)

[@kenedkins8967]

Nice to see you are not suffering as much, keep up the diet, & stay positive. Seeing you dancing reminded me of that comic video you made in the caravan, very very funny. You should make another one! As always, stay safe Andrew, & lots of love to the star of the show DOUGAL!!!!!!

[@sarahjones8608]

Hi Andrew, thanks for sharing and glad it's all working for you. I've been plant based for nearly 3 yrs now but know what you mean about the junk food. When I'd had a busy or stressful day, my go to was the sweet stuff, wine and I always suffered the consequences. I find trying to get into the sea helps me, especially in the winter. Love your dancing, great feeling when you have the joy to dance! 💚

[@andrewjditton]

Ooh, Wild Swimming, I keep meaning to give that a go but then chickening out. Maybe now is the time... :)

[@sarahjones8608]

@@andrewjditton You'll feel better getting out than you did going in! I've recently had a dryrobe for my birthday, really recommend one of these! 😁

[@shaunnicholson5389]

Awesome Andrew. So glad you are having more 'good days' per month.

[@skh2263]

😊 Happy that you have found a way to manage the migraines, and love the happy dance at the end 😊

[@maureenclayton8554]

Hi Andrew, that was very interesting, I love all those bad things too. Must say the loaf you made looks lovely. I often make Mediterranean veggies scones, have one freeze rest. Yum. I'm in middle of winter, New Zealand, but it looks very cold in your summer up north. I love your dance with Dougal. Take care Maureen from NZ xx

[@janefromthecountry1820]

I enjoyed the dancing ...Dougall is so happy!💙😂

[@juliesmith5704]

Ha ha, love your dad dancing Andrew, you can tell what a difference this has made to your life. My mum suffers with back pain through osteoporosis so I'm going to talk to her about this.

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Julie, a lot of folks are commenting that sugar can cause inflammation... so it might be worth your mum giving it a shot for 90 days to see how she gets on?

[@stephanieruggles7783]

I love to see you so happy and migraine free Andrew. Especially since I have a histamine intolerance that triggers trigeminus attacks which always get me bedridden for at least a day. They can be slight or as worse as loosing sight on the right eye, teeth aching on the right half of the head as well as the right eye hanging down. These trigeminus attacks are as worse as a migraine so I definitely know what you are talking about. After my histamine intolerance was discovered, the attacks lessened more and more. And I slowly but surely know my triggers through trial and error.

[@andrewjditton]

That sounds horrific! Glad you are slowly getting to know your triggers.

[@joemccabe3029]

Myself and my son are super thrilled for you Andrew.

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Joe!

[@hoojamaflicks]

hi Andrew great that it's been so successful. managing sugar/insulin levels (keeping a constant and reasonable blood sugar level) is super important and under appreciated for many things. sugar spikes are terrible for me.

[@art.by.eddyeule1023]

Thanks for your migraine tipps!!! I respond to several issus with migrain. Sugar might be one of it. I am looking forward to your upcomming videos!!!🌸

[@sharongagne7413]

If I may be so bold as to suggest Dr. Sten Ekberg. He is incredible. I have lost forty pounds listening to him and following his suggestions. I have two children who suffer with migraines. It is so horrible for them. I make suggestions but you know the old saying you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. As a retired teacher, I am always looking for creditable people to listen to and possibly try some of their suggestions. Dr. Sten is good.

[@Above-The-Clouds]

Great little video. The end left me grinning and although I haven’t suffered from migraines for some years I’m going to take a leaf out of your book and cut out added sugar! Thank you for reminding me that I don’t need it!

[@dougzirkle5951]

Hi Andrew! Very happy about your discovery after so many years of suffering. Though I don’t have chronic pain, I was diagnosed as a Type II diabetic. I didn’t just cut sugar sources from my diet, I cut carbohydrates in general. As you know, your body processes all carbohydrates into glucose. By doing this for a year, my blood results show I’m no longer diabetic. My goal each day is not to eat over 25g of carbs. As a long time viewer of your channel, I would love for you to look into a Keto diet, not as a temporary way of eating, but what could be your normal day to day way of eating for the future. I’m happy to see you feeling better!

[@andrewjditton]

I read a very good book called 'How not to die' which cites scientific studies that are without influence. It is so hard to get unbiased information. The important thing to realise is that we are all different. Glad you have achieved your victory!

[@kateriley6357]

This is very interesting. I used to suffer quite badly from migraine until I was diagnosed with type 2 and gave up sugar and I've been much better ever since.

[@gbrummy6691]

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience - very educational and am enjoying the virtual travel! Can’t wait to see what they do to the airstream.

[@acerone10]

I was diagnosed with migraines in 1999. Having 4 per week. In 2017 I had a TIA and now I have no headaches. Chocolate was my biggest trigger. It seems that what you crave is what you are allergic to.

[@andrewjditton]

Yes, which is really confusing isn't it? I always thought you had a craving for a reason...

[@D4vidSH]

Great to hear that you can fight against migraine. Headache is one on the worst pains. You can’t escape... wish you a great time. Greetings from Germany David

[@keefnbales]

I will definitely try this. I live with constant severe pain so will definitely try this. Has to be better than stronger painkillers being prescribed each month. Good luck. Thank you.

[@andrewjditton]

Best of luck!

[@marctyrrell484]

As ever an uplifting and informative vlog, I dont suffer myself but Well done, long may it continue to allow you and hopefully others to start to lead less debilating lives Thank You

[@phantomracer1050]

I used to suffer constantly with migraines for around 15 years. One day I gave up drinking coffee due to personal circumstances and found that my migraines cleared up instantly. I haven't had a cup of coffee now for over 10 years and haven't suffered a single episode since.

[@andrewjditton]

Glad you found what worked for you. As I said in the vid, I gave up caffeine for two years with zero effect. This is why I'd never advocate that there is only one kind of diet for everyone. Cheers!

[@MyChannel-di2ho]

Well done, So inspirational. I have a similar story around turning to Keto and how that has helped my health issues...so happy for you..

[@Are_we_there_yet_]

Excellent video Andrew, I had migraines for years with lots of medication! Mine was caused by high blood pressure, fixed that, and now no headaches! Keep up the good work

[@andrewjditton]

Great news Ian!

[@SaffyFoo]

Oh Andrew I’m so sorry you went through this. Big love to you and Dougal 😘👍😁🐶

[@Mads_1313]

I am so pleased that you have found a solution. 😍 Sugar is my downfall, otherwise I generally eat quite healthy. I loved the dancing to see you so happy xx

[@season.appreciation8102]

So pleased for you Andrew. I will look into this as I'm a migraine sufferer although no where near as bad as you. 🤦‍♀️ Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@paulmiller7671]

Very interesting video and fantastic that it seems to be working for you. Can't say I have ever suffered with migraine except for occasionally getting aural migraine which tends to pass in 40 minutes with no resulting pain and I can only imagine how debilitating it must be. Our modern diets have a lot to answer for, and the simpler the diet the better, as you have demonstrated. It can be just too easy to reach for those convenient snacks, and I am certainly guilty of that. Looking forward to watching your future 'what I eat in a day' videos.

[@Briersdad]

So pleased you have found something that works for you.

[@towingthetin6469]

I have said before that you make stunning vlogs but this one was even better than the best for me. I do not get Migraines but the simplicity of eating healthfully and the difference it can make is stunning. Hope you don"t suffer with them to much in the future. Andy

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Andy!

[@MsLindaka]

Delighted for you Andrew, so nice to see you happy and pain-free, 25 years of migraines for me this year...I'm going to check out that app and maybe be more conscious about my sugar intake. thank you!

[@andrewjditton]

Best of luck!

[@carsncurry4478]

Certainly is food for thought,, thankyou....looking forward to more soon

[@nealeburgess6756]

Very interesting Andrew. May I also observe that you are looking very slim on your regime. Love the stonework you were sat by.

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Neale! Yes, it's a happy side-effect that the Dad Belly has shrunk... to be replaced with the celebratory Dad Dancing! ;@) All the best.

[@birreboi]

Very interesting. I watched though I have never had a migraine problem, just the normal occasional headache. Would hate to live without the sometimes sweet treat like chocolate, yumm! Coke - YUCK!! Don't know how you ever drank that rubbish! I hope your discovery of sugar based food will forever relieve you of those awful migraines.

[@philkfoto]

5 years ago I had my first migraine at 67. It was preceded by what really alarmed me a scintillating aura. Then they became common place occurring every 2 weeks. Severe head pain and nausea lasting 36 hours. I then always got the aura and 4/5 hours later the migraine, at least I had a warning. Nothing could I find on the net about diet related to me. This went on for the next 3 years and sometimes 2 in a week. Then by chance I saw a health article relating to something else I was researching to control blood sugar and hypertension. Many people do not consume enough magnesium through diet, but with low levels this can cause a neurological imbalance. If you suffer with migraines these can be relieved taking a magnesium supplement like an easily absorbed one like elemental glycinate. I order some capsules with the hope they might help. Wow the effect was so amazing. The timings became longer like one every 3 weeks and not so severe. I take a low dose everyday since and now maybe one a month ( I have kept a record from day one so no guesswork) and now often an aura with no migraine to follow and if there is one, the mild pain is just an hour. But magnesium works in another way. It helps the body absorb calcium so as you get older it adds to bone density. On a different note, I will not take regular drugs only herbal supplements. 2 years ago as said my fasting blood sugar was on the border of prediabetes and blood pressure 137/65. Then I started taking a low dose of Berberine and it has controlled both problems. Now my fasting blood sugar is 5mmol and BP 125/65. And I still eat cakes, shortbread and chocolate. After now reading through the other replies sugar seems to be the main culprit. But taking sugar in excess that the body can use is bad. But in moderation allowing the insulin to break it down is OK. But excess sugar will get into the blood and high levels will cause countless problems. In our life time there are 2 silent killers, high blood sugar and high blood pressure. I have no sugar in my home because I don't need it. But eating regular foods even if they have some sugar does not affect me now at all thanks to Berberine. For those who are interested as there is no guesswork in my findings I have had a BP and blood sugar monitor at home to use at will. Now 2 years ago I quit eating all red meat and chicken. I only eat sea fish, eggs and cheddar. Leave the saturated fat at home.

[@andrewjditton]

Interesting stuff, thanks for sharing. Yes, I take a magnesium, B12, and calcium supplement daily. My Mum takes magnesium too, and she stopped after being two years migraine-free. The migraines came back so she went back on it. Glad you have your health back too. All the best.

[@mistymint7983]

He may never smile but the both of you always make me smile 🥰

[@Jacquiandteddy]

Thank you Andrew. I'm a migraine and Fibromyalgia sufferer, so I found this very interesting. I've been watching my sugar intake for a while but I'll definitely take a look at Curable.

[@andrewjditton]

Definitely worth a look Jacqui! Good luck.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Well done you 🙏 so pleased for you sounds like your like is all coming together 👍😀🐾

[@adventure40s]

Glad that you seem on the right path and have found a solution that works for you. I have a lifetime autoimmune condition and similarly have found that cutting high GI foods out (flattening insulin spikes) then all the pain goes away, fall off the wagon for a more than a few days and it returns. 👍

[@andrewjditton]

Wow! Sounds similar then. Great to know you can ease the pain. All the best.

[@richardm3287]

Glad you've had such great results. Whilst thankfully I don't suffer from migraines, I have reduced my sugar intake during lockdown as had less need for the treats to keep me going on the commute and combined with having increased time for exercise, I'm feeling healthier and am lighter than I have for years.

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Richard! Yes, for us fortunate ones, Lockdown was an opportunity to help improve our health. All the best.

[@joanhall3718]

Andrew, I had no idea that you were dealing with this. I lose about 2 work days, and 6 productive days a month, (going to work but not being productive). I’m looking forward to your “what I eat” videos.

[@clairetasker9181]

Blimey Andrew!! Hubby started with crippling headaches last year, getting more and more frequent through lockdown, think directly linked to higher sugar and booze intake, this couldnt have come at a better time

[@andrewjditton]

Definitely worth a three-month trial Claire! Hope you/hubby gets some good results.

[@stephenwills1986]

This was worth watching for the Dad dancing alone! 😁😆🕺👍! Brilliant Andrew, I’m so pleased you’ve managed to reduce your migraine days. 👍👍

[@ellenjenner1488]

Amen to all you said about food and poor health. They can be directly related in some of us folks who are “food sensitive”. A good nutritionist helped me find relief from arthritis pain and depression many years ago. Sticking to my diet of “safe foods” is annoying but pays enormous dividends in the good health I enjoy each day in my mid-70s! Bless you, Andrew, for raising awareness!

[@Solteratube]

Androugal, you both look incredible. Dad's posture looks five inches taller with the deeper, greater spirit within. Didn't think you could look happier, but there you are. Such light when y'all cuddle, our dearest Androugal!

[@andrewjditton]

I love everything about ‘Androugal’ 😁👍

[@cday4265]

Andrew, it took a heart attack for me to discover the evil of sugar. No one could explain why the heart attack occurred as I was fit, perfect blood pressure, mediterranean diet etc! Then I discovered Ivor Cummins channel on tube. Every question answered. As an unknowing sugar addict it was slowly killing me. 12 months later, low carb/no sugar diet and everything has changed. For me personally its been amazing. I have no other words to describe the change.

[@andrewjditton]

Fantastic news. I wonder why it's not more common knowledge.

[@cday4265]

@@andrewjditton Thank you, If you have access to a film subscription service, I would recommend taking a look at the film The Magic Pill. It provides some interesting answers/thoughts

[@ExpeditionNomadicAdventures]

Processed food items are hidden. Knowing what's hidden and where is a learning process. Stay safe Andrew

[@bobthebimbler]

Huge thumbs up! Glad you are getting your life back

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks!

[@bernievielwerth1953]

That's very good information. Thx. Bernie in Palm Springs Ca.

[@nealeburgess6756]

Hi Andrew, Sorry to see Glynis go. She brought back many happy memories of my first caravan bought in 1976. (1965 Sprite Alpine). Thank you for the trip down memory lane. I am sure the new owner will get much joy from her. Meanwhile, I look forward to seeing the Airstream back in use! Hope it all goes well for you.

[@hayard61]

HUGE thanks for this Mr D. Pssst, one word though, i hope I don't start dad dancing like that though😂🤣😂🤣👍

[@leafgreen9099]

Loved the dancing - and so glad you are feeling better. Friends have told me that giving up sugar improved their arthritis, depression - all sorts of things. I think we would all do better without it. Good for you! Hope it helps your mum and brother too.

[@joann5157]

Andrew, I'm so happy that you found the "trigger" to your migraines. Pain--especially chronic, debilitating pain-just takes all the happiness out of life. I am looking forward to you sharing some cooking ideas, as I am trying to lose a few...........well, MORE than a few. KISSES to Dougal!!

[@BagEndGarden]

*Wonderful* news for you, so delighted. As a diabetic I recognise so much of what you say - accidentally eating something that spiked my blood sugar when I thought I would be OK, and then getting the dry mouth, thick head, feeling bluuuurgh for the rest of the day. Well done for making this video and hope it reaches loads, and loads of people and makes a difference. I find stevia-based sweeteners have no aftertaste (Truvia works for me). Also, be careful of bread, rice, pasta - the body metabolises them directly into glucose. If it ends is “- - ose” it’s sugar 😔

[@andrewjditton]

Good to know, thanks! I'm still unsure about things like Stevia and Monk Fruit. I know they are horribly expensive, but they just sound too good to be true...

[@BagEndGarden]

d’uh, that should have been ... ends IN “- - - ose”

[@BagEndGarden]

Andrew Ditton. A large tub of Truvia lasts me 2 - 2.5 months (just in coffee). £5.00 full price but regularly half that when on offer (Morrisons). Very long shelf-life, I ‘may’ have stocked up when it was on sale! I can’t say what it is like for cooking . . .

[@BagEndGarden]

Another thought - be careful of certain fruit - for example grapes are really, really high in sugar, and when dried (sultanas - mmm, yummy) the sugar is even more concentrated. A quick Google for “carbohydrate in [food item] “ will be your friend on this journey and may well surprise you. Depressingly, anything with wheat/flour will metabolise to glucose. Ryvita may become your friend 🙂

[@ralfheitmann1654]

Congratulation to you !! Brilliantly you identified the reason of migraine and the way to cure yourself. What a Breakthrough

[@andylawn9521]

👍👍👍health message. Looking V fit and healthy. But 🤣🤣🤣🤣 dancing, oh dear I think he's finally flipped

[@andrewjditton]

😅

[@jhankri]

Good video. I can so relate to this and have dealt with several health issues including migraine. Artificial preservatives and food coloring and gluten sensitivity can also trigger migraines. Everyone is different. I've kept a food journal to determine my triggers. Over several decades and much searching, I now know that many health issues are food related. I strive never go back to my former dietary habits. When I backslide I regret it. The momentary pleasures of certain foods/drink are really not worth the suffering. I must check out that website Shanah told you about. The dancing was grand.

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you! Yes, it's sometimes hard not to slip back. I bought some vegan ice cream the other day... and now I'm suffering for it. UGH! Lesson learned.

[@TravellingBox]

I don’t know what it is about you Andrew but you bring out my protective mothering instincts where I just want to make the world better for you. So wonderful to see you smiling x

[@andrewjditton]

Aww thank you!

[@shenlun]

its great that you have found a way to control your migraines. I wish I could be that easy for me I have tried the plant based no excess sugar etc. I have a 'complicated " medical history neuropathic nerve pain and 40+ shunt operations with more than one shunt nowadays , I am not even 40 yet

[@andrewjditton]

Ugh, sorry to hear that. Hope you find what works for you soon.

[@henrylinsdell9598]

My best mate suffers from severe diabetic foot pain, I'm going to get him to look at curable, cheers andrew

[@steveburrows101]

Delighted for you that you have found a regime that helps you. The body is such a complex machine, it can be very difficult to discover what's clogging up the works.

[@kathlucy603]

That’s wonderful news to hear the improvement in your migraines. That is certainly something to dance about!

[@sanclewphotographic]

Well its certainly improved your dancing skills Andrew, but that aside what a smashing video and full of information, looking forward to the recipes and much more, signing off jealously of where you are, Regards, Colin.

[@andrewjditton]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheIrritableVegan]

This was great to hear Andrew, I know all too well how dealing with chronic pain can be so soul sucking. Thanks for sharing what works for you, looking forward to seeing what you eat in a day. P.S Loved the dad dancing with Dougal. 🕺