Symptom check-in POTS: late-day fatigue with mild leg heaviness - needed salt + carbs without volume overload Vestibular migraine: light head pressure and visual sensitivity - avoiding sharp acidity, raw onion, and spice Lupus: hand and wrist stiffness with general inflammation fatigue - wanted anti-inflammatory herbs and warm, soft textures Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Salted potatoes + yogurt provide sodium and steady energy Lupus Yes Olive oil, herbs

Symptom check-in POTS: upright fatigue and mild post-dinner lightheadedness - needed steady carbs + salt without a heavy or greasy feeling Vestibular migraine: background head pressure but no nausea - avoiding sharp acidity, spice, and temperature extremes Lupus: general fatigue and mild hand stiffness - wanted warm, soft food without inflammatory oils or GI stress Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Salted pasta water + steady carbs help prevent drops Lupus Y

Symptom check-in POTS:  upright fatigue and mild lightheadedness around dinner - needed steady carbs + salt without heaviness Vestibular migraine:  low-level head pressure, no nausea  - avoiding heat-spice and strong acidity Lupus:  joint stiffness in hands - wanted anti-inflammatory fats and warm (not hot) food Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Salt + carbs + protein balance Lupus Yes Minimal oil, no deep frying Vestibular migraine Yes Low spice, no acid, s

Symptom check-in Vestibular migraine:  head pressure + sound sensitivity earlier in the day - needed cool, soft, no-chew effort  food POTS:  afternoon energy dip and lightheadedness - wanted salt and protein without heat or heaviness Lupus:  low-grade fatigue, no joint pain - avoiding inflammatory cooking methods Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Salt + protein without carbs Lupus Yes No frying, anti-inflammatory fats Vestibular migraine Yes Cold, soft, low

Symptom check-in (specific to this meal) Vestibular migraine:  woke up with head heaviness and mild motion sensitivity - needed soft textures  and no sharp acidity POTS:  morning weakness and slow-to-start circulation - protein + salt without a blood sugar spike Lupus:  baseline fatigue, no joint pain - aiming for anti-inflammatory fats without heaviness Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Protein + salt, no sugar spike Lupus Yes Anti-inflammatory fats Vesti

Symptom check-in Vestibular migraine:  low-grade head pressure and visual fuzz earlier in the day - needed warm, predictable carbs POTS:  lightheaded on standing, especially late afternoon - salt + rice were non-negotiable Lupus:  fatigue without joint inflammation - body felt heavy, not inflamed Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Salt + carbs + protein Lupus Yes No inflammatory spice load Vestibular migraine Yes Warm, low-acid, no heat Ingredients (1–2 ser

Symptom Check In POTS:  felt physically weak and a little shaky earlier in the evening - needed iron and protein to feel grounded Vestibular migraine:   no active head pain , but visual fatigue and that “everything feels loud” sensation Lupus:  joint heaviness and low-level inflammation, especially knees and hands Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Iron + protein combo Lupus Yes Anti-inflammatory balance Vestibular migraine Yes No sharp acid or spice Ingred

Symptom check-in POTS:  heavy-leg fatigue and that drained feeling after a long day upright - needed protein + carbs without a salt bomb Vestibular migraine:  mild head pressure, not spinning, but visually sensitive - avoided sharp flavors and acidity Lupus:  low-grade muscle soreness and stiffness, especially shoulders and hips Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Balanced protein + carbs Lupus Yes Anti-inflammatory fats Vestibular migraine Yes No sharp acid

Symptom check-in POTS:  felt lightheaded earlier in the day, especially when standing up quickly - this meal helped ground me without making me sleepy Vestibular migraine:  no spinning, but that faint off-balance feeling in my head that shows up when I haven’t had enough protein Lupus:  low-level joint stiffness in my wrists, not painful, just tight and inflamed-feeling Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Protein-forward, not carb-heavy Lupus Yes Simple fats

Symptom check-in POTS:  legs felt heavy and weak, like standing would drain me faster than usual Vestibular migraine:  low-grade head pressure, not spinning, but the kind that gets worse if I forget to eat Lupus:  mild joint stiffness in my hands, not flaring, just that dull inflammatory ache Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Balanced carbs + salt = steadier energy Lupus Yes Anti-inflammatory, not heavy Vestibular migraine Yes No sharp flavors, no sugar sp

Symptom check-in (specific to this  meal) POTS:  woke up with low blood pressure, shaky limbs, and that hollow “I’m upright but not fueled” feeling Vestibular migraine:  mild head pressure, but no spinning - I knew under-eating would make it worse Lupus:  deep muscle fatigue rather than joint pain, the kind that feels like your body didn’t recharge overnight Disorder safety check Condition Safe? Why POTS Helpful Salt, fat, protein = better circulation support Lupus Neutral →

Symptom check-in POTS:  legs felt heavy and circulation sluggish earlier, but no dizziness or tachycardia Vestibular migraine:  head felt clear, but I had that fragile “don’t push it” sensation where greasy or spicy food would have been a mistake Lupus:  low-grade joint stiffness and a subtle inflammatory ache, especially in my hands Disorder safety check Condition Safe? Why POTS Yes No blood sugar crash, no post-meal dizziness Lupus Helpful Anti-inflammatory, low GI stress V

How my symptoms showed up POTS:  not dizzy, but that heavy, slow feeling where blood pressure feels stable yet motivation lags Vestibular migraine:  no head pain, but mild fog and sensory dullness - the kind that shows up when I need gentle fuel, not stimulation Lupus:  gut felt sensitive and inflamed-adjacent, like I needed something cooling and predictable Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Neutral–helpful No crash, steady energy Lupus Helpful Gentle on dige

How my symptoms showed up POTS:  that weak, almost buzzing feeling in my legs after being upright too long - not dizziness, but clear circulatory fatigue Migraine:  no head pain yet, but slowed thinking and pressure behind my eyes, the kind that shows up when I’m under-fueled Lupus:  deep muscle fatigue and heaviness, especially in my arms and shoulders - not joint pain, just exhaustion Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Protein + carbs reduced shakine

How my symptoms showed up POTS:  that creeping post-meal shakiness you get when you’ve gone too long without enough protein - heart rate felt jumpy, legs weak Migraine:  early warning signs - light sensitivity and that hollow feeling behind the eyes, not pain yet but close Lupus:  muscle fatigue rather than joint pain, the kind that shows up after a long day when my body needs real fuel Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Protein + salt reduced shakines

How my symptoms showed up POTS:  lightheadedness and heart racing earlier in the day, improved once I had salt and carbs Migraine:  mild bilateral head pressure, no nausea or light sensitivity Lupus:  baseline fatigue, no joint pain or active skin involvement Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Salt + carbs helped reduce symptoms Lupus Safe No inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Depends Chili oil tolerated in small amounts Ingredients (1 serving)

How my symptoms showed up POTS:  lightheadedness and tachycardia on standing earlier in the day, improved after eating Migraine:  dull, non-throbbing head pressure without nausea or light sensitivity Lupus:  baseline fatigue, no joint pain or active skin flare-up Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Salt + carbs helped reduce symptoms Lupus Safe No inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Depends Mild spice tolerated today Ingredients (1 serving) 3–4 oz

How my symptoms showed up Sharp pain in my temples with intermittent nausea Light sensitivity but no spinning Skin calm earlier, later noticed a butterfly rash spreading toward my neck Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Eating early + protein helped stabilize me Lupus Safe No inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Depends Persimmon is fine for me in small portions Ingredients (1 serving) Plain yogurt (full-fat or Greek) Ripe persimmon, sliced Granol

Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Rice + salt helped keep me steady Lupus Generally safe Simple ingredients, no heavy fats Vestibular migraine Depends Raw fish and spice are hit-or-miss Ingredients (1 serving) Sushi rice Nori sheets Spicy tuna mixture Cucumber or jalapeño slices How I made it Scoop rice onto nori. Add tuna mixture and vegetables. Fold gently and eat immediately. Fresh matters here. Sitting down matters too. Why I’d make this again Easy to stop when I’ve ha

This was a low-grade bad body day. Not dramatic, just annoying. I woke up already tired, joints a little creaky, head foggy in that way where words take a second longer to land. Standing to cook felt doable Disorder Helpful / Neutral / Risk Rationale POTS Neutral-to-helpful Quinoa and tofu give steady energy; tahini adds fat. Needs added salt if you’re symptomatic. Lupus Supportive Kale, olive oil, and pomegranate bring anti-inflammatory compounds that didn’t worsen joint pai