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 Mild nausea that worsened with strong smells Pressure behind my eyes without sharp pain Felt okay while eating, less okay standing afterward Low tolerance for heat or large portions Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Neutral Protein helped, but no carbs means limited support Lupus Depends Raw fish is fine for me when I’m stable Vestibular migraine Depends Raw + cold worked today, wouldn’t on worse days Ingredients (1 serving) Fresh ra

How my symptoms showed up Subtle head pressure that worsened if I waited too long to eat General body heaviness, especially standing Mild nausea that improved with warm food Low tolerance for cold or crunchy textures Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Warm, salty food helped stabilize me Lupus Safe No obvious inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Warm, savory foods are easier Ingredients (1 serving) Steamed or boiled dumplings Cooked

How my symptoms showed up Pressure across my forehead without stabbing pain Slight nausea that improved after eating Felt unsteady if I waited too long between bites Sensory tolerance was low, but textures were manageable Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Salt + carbs helped smooth things out Lupus Safe Simple ingredients, low inflammatory load Vestibular migraine Generally safe Cool, mild flavors worked today Ingredients (1 serving) Cooked soba noodl

Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Protein + salt combo worked well Lupus Safe Simple ingredients, no inflammatory load Vestibular migraine Depends Sesame is fine for me, raw veg only in small amounts Ingredients (1 serving) Steamed bao buns Salmon fillet, cooked and seasoned Sliced cucumber Shredded carrot Chives or scallions Sesame seeds Light sauce or aioli (optional) How I made it Cook salmon until just done and flaky. Steam bao until warm and pillowy. Layer cucumber, s

Disorder impact Disorder Helpful / Neutral / Risk Rationale POTS Helpful Rice and yogurt helped stabilize energy, and the salt mattered more than I expected. Lupus Neutral-to-supportive Warm food helped stiffness; nothing here made my joints angrier later. Vestibular migraine Depends Tomatoes can be a trigger for some. Fine for me on a low-risk day, but not migraine-safe for everyone. What this is A soft roasted tomato stuffed with herby rice, extra rice on the side, and a do

This was a POTS + fatigue  day. I stood up to get water and immediately had to lean against the counter because my heart rate jumped and my legs felt weirdly hollow. Disorder impact Disorder Helpful / Neutral / Risk Rationale POTS Helpful Brothy, salty, easy to eat while seated. Warm fluids helped calm the tachycardia for me. Lupus Neutral-to-supportive Mushrooms and broccoli didn’t aggravate joint pain, and the warmth helped stiffness. Vestibular migraine Generally safe No s

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

Today was actually fine. no dizziness, no joint pain, no migraine creeping in. which is exactly when i have to be careful. i’ve learned that feeling good doesn’t mean i get to ignore food. if i skip meals or eat something random on days like this, my body will absolutely cash that check later. so instead of pushing it, i cooked something on purpose. i wanted something steady. carbs for energy, protein so i don’t crash, salt to keep things even. nothing heavy, nothing flashy,

Disorder Helpful? Rationale POTS Neutral-to-supportive Eggplant and cheese don’t provide much sodium unless you salt intentionally. This works better if you’re already hydrated or pair it with something salty. Lupus Supportive Cooked vegetables and simple fats are usually easy on my body on joint-pain days. This doesn’t feel inflammatory for me. Vestibular migraine Depends Tomatoes, mushrooms, and cheese can be triggers for some people. I tolerate this on low-risk days but sk

i was driving home and felt fine. then i parked, stood up, and my heart rate spiked so fast my vision went blurry for a second. i stood there next to my car pretending i was just checking my phone until it passed. by the time i got inside, my joints were achey and i had that gross combo of hunger + nausea where nothing sounds good but not eating makes it worse. so i made steak. salty, simple, no thinking. onions because they were there. greens because i knew i should eat some

Today started fine and then slowly went downhill. My knees and wrists were sore enough that standing in the kitchen felt longer than it should have, and by mid-afternoon I had that gross hollow feeling where I realized I’d barely eaten because everything felt like too much effort. Not dizzy yet, but close enough that I could tell skipping food wasn’t an option. I needed something warm and grounding. Real carbs, real protein, something I could eat sitting down without it turni

Today was a relatively calm day symptom-wise. No POTS dizziness, no lupus joint pain, and no migraine signs creeping in. I wanted something warm and filling that wouldn’t come back to bite me later, especially after being on my feet most of the day. This is one of those meals that looks heavier than it actually feels for me, as long as I salt it intentionally and don’t overcomplicate it. Disorder impact Disorder Helpful? Rationale POTS ✓ Yes Salted pasta water + added salt in

Chocolate-chia pudding for fiber and a sweet fix—great on symptom-neutral days; salt it up for POTS or skip cacao/peanuts if they spark migraines.

Symptom relevance Disorder Helpful? Explanation Lupus flare-up ✔︎ Yes Salmon’s EPA/DHA + tomato lycopene + spinach polyphenols support...

Symptom rationale Disorder Helpful? Why / Caveats POTS ✔︎ Yes The dish is intentionally salted to deliver ~1 300 mg sodium per serving, a...

Context & symptom log I planned this one for a chill Saturday dinner with friends—no classes, no deadlines. My symptoms were quiet : only...

Disorder scorecard Disorder Helpful? Why / Caveats POTS ✔︎ Yes (with salt) Chicken and fries are seasoned with ¾ tsp sea salt total → ≈1...

Symptom check-in Today’s issues were twofold : Morning orthostatic dizziness (POTS)  that left me sitting on the dorm floor after...