#stopdizziness

One tip that can help is to use the “20-20-20 rule” when working at the computer. This means to look 20 feet away from your screen every 20 minutes, for 20 seconds. This gives your eyes a mini break, which can help decrease your symptoms.

If you find yourself often feeling dizzy in busy or visually intense environments, you may benefit from vestibular therapy. At NDBC, we can do special assessments to determine how well you’re using your sensory systems for balance, including your vision and vestibular (inner ear) systems. Based on what we find, we can customize a program of specific exercises to address the root of the problem and retrain your eyes, inner ears and brain to work together better to decrease your symptoms in those busy visual environments.

To find out more, visit our website at www.stopdizziness.com or call one of our four Twin Cities locations.

Early Birds: If you are the eager fair-goer who is at the gates at the crack of dawn, you could start your day with a fruit-filled crepe at French Creperie while you wait for the exhibit halls to open.

Stick-To-Your-Ribs Comfort Food: Iron Range Meat & Potatoes – described by Giggles’ Campfire Grill as “A hearty portion of seasoned beef with a layer of cheddar cheese, topped with mashed potatoes, baked, and drizzled with a wild rice gravy.” You might want to skip the cheddar if that’s a trigger for your migraines. We’re guessing with all the potatoes and gravy, you won’t miss it.

New To The Fair: Tot hotdish at Tot Boss or tacos on hot fry bread at OOF-da Tacos (skip the cheese and onions if they are triggers for your migraines).

Feeling Adventurous: How about some alligator at Bayou Bob’s? They have an option that is sauteed in garlic olive oil rather than deep fat fried. You can be the final judge on whether it really does taste like chicken.

Craving The Classics: Grab a roasted ear of corn on the cob or some French fries. 

Not A Fan Of Fried: Skip the grease when you opt for Charcoal Hut’s broiled turkey legs.

Looking for a specific vendor? Here’s the link: http://www.mnstatefair.org/fair_finders/food_finder.html

Also remember to drink plenty of water! Check the map for water bottle refill stations. 

Do you have a recommendation? Help out your fellow migraine sufferers and share your favorite migraine-friendly fair foods!