Perils of Pushing Through Headaches: Unveiling the Science | Amelia Scott Barrett | TEDxSUNYUpstate

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In this talk, Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett delves into headaches while showing people how to use functional medicine and biohacking tools to relieve headaches. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD is a Stanford-trained neurologist who shows people how to use functional medicine and biohacking tools to relieve headaches.
She graduated with Honors in Psychology from Smith College, and then attended the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Barrett completed her residency training at Stanford University and then returned home to Colorado. She then founded Rocky Mountain Neurology, where she specializes in headache patients.
She also raised three amazing humans, and enjoys yoga and cooking. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@sarahk758]

This is exciting!! Thank you for sharing this. Will look into these more.

[@lorifry3011]

I like it all in theory as a migraine sufferer but we didn’t get much info about how to implement your steps. No tips on how to increase Omega 3’s, where to get generic testing, etc. what exactly are detox genes? And on and on with examples of more info needed. This could’ve been a great wealth of info.

[@ameliascottbarrettmd]

Hi there, this is Dr. Barrett! WOW, I had no idea that I was pushing the boundaries by talking about a functional medicine approach to headaches... Curious if any of you here have tried solutions for headaches other than meds?

[@liddamc66]

Thank you Dr. Barrett, I would love to know more about the detox genes you spoke of. I am very interested in functional medicine. I take many supplements - one of which is GABA which one of my doctors said was important in the prevention of migraines. I have also done several rounds of IV infusions for migraines (but those were not helpful). I eat healthy, but do believe my body struggles with detoxing. Thank you.

[@RollerSkateMama-tl2ky]

Hi, I have tried chiropractors,homeopathy, cranial sacral therapy, taking lots of magnesium and diet changes, and I still get migraines.

[@Tad-zh4wr]

Migraines damage white matter, leads to dementia and stroke

[@Tad-zh4wr]

Eliminate high histamine foods if you regularly eat them. See if you feel better. Also I would just stop all high glutamate foods altogether. Just that’s just my opinion

[@kelseyadler5812]

Is there a reason we never see or hear an audience? With no real information having been shared, this really feels more like an extended fear-mongering ad than an actual TED talk. I'm disappointed in this talk.