The Functional Medicine Approach To Ending Migraines

Migraines are a big problem for many people. These severe, nearly disabling headaches can occur anywhere from once a year to three to four times a week. They can last from hours to days. They are often associated with an aura, light sensitivity, nausea, vomiting, and severe throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head. And migraines can be caused by many different factors. This is where Functional Medicine comes in. Functional Medicine is medicine by cause; not by symptom. It helps us discover the underlying triggers of disease. And the root cause of your migraine may not be in your head at all. In fact, migraines can be caused by things ranging from food sensitivities and allergies to hormonal imbalances, vitamin deficiencies, and more.⁣
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In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. Todd LePine to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to ending migraines. They explore how to identify and eliminate what might be causing your migraines and share specific patient migraine cases they have treated.⁣
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Dr. LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the mind and the body. His areas of interest include optimal aging, bio-detoxification, functional gastrointestinal health, systemic inflammation, autoimmune disorders and the neurobiology of mood and cognitive disorders. Dr. LePine teaches around the world, and has given lectures to doctors and patients at American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG), the University of Miami Integrative Medicine Conference, The Kripalu Center in Lenox, MA, and is on the faculty for American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Dr. LePine is the head of the Scientific Advisory Board for Designs for Health and a consultant for Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory. He enjoys skiing, kayaking, hiking, camping and golfing in the beautiful Berkshires, and is a fitness enthusiast.⁣
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[@adelabrent4792]

WE NEED MORE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DOCTORS!

[@jonathanrubino2577]

Become one!

[@angelamorris4304]

Definitely! Most insurance does not pay for Functional medicine. It's so sad that we are slaves to the System.😢

[@Retrofire-47]

I learned more in the first 5 minutes of this video than my headache specialist told me in the last 4 years of intense treatment

[@etremblay2]

More than 40+ years of migraines, 2 generations (father and son) including continuous migraine for 15 of those years, also gut issues, all kinds of conventional solutions, medications, diets, etc. nothing helped. Was not able to eliminate daily migraines until stumbling into a Whole30 elimination diet identifying multiple causative food sources. Thank God! Excellent Video!

[@relydbrowning2570]

Really true, ever since I stop taking dairy , migraine's gone! Not only that even my Eczema is gone!!! Incredible podcast & shared as always💙

[@janco333]

Lucky

[@kc777]

I had chronic migraines until I did the 30 day challenge of plant based -organic only . I started adding eggs, butter in and still was good. I added meats and got a migraine. I still eat meat or go out to eat but the chronic part is over !

[@kc777]

Added to this-no corn, breads, sugars, legumes, night shades, sodas, alcohol and or dairy

[@ConnieHeartsValentino]

Curious to know what specific recipes you followed. Is this plan available online?

[@kc777]

Nothing specific just cut out what I said.

[@kc777]

Also started methalyine blue and citric acid and has helped a ton!!!

[@ConnieHeartsValentino]

@@kc777 Thank you!

[@lauracifuentes615]

I've suffered of migraines for 12 years already and now at 24 I've had the worst episodes ever. I used to think I had it under control and that I knew my triggers, but all of a sudden everything got out of control. This podcast helped me so much to understand so many thing behind Migraines and oh, how I wish doctors in general could have this approach to illness. Prevention it's so important and this is what this podcast is about. Loved it.

[@jewel6612]

I started IF, Keto lifestyle, zero-sugar diet, in Sept. 2020 - migraines went away! I used to have migraine attacks almost every morning when I woke up. Now - gone! Added 30-60 mins power walk to my daily routine as well. Not only I lost few pounds, no more pain as well. 👍😁

[@ahuygh]

What is IF??

[@jewel6612]

@@ahuygh Intermittent Fasting 😁

[@ahuygh]

@@jewel6612 Ah! thank you :)

[@kennethmoore3783]

I began having migraine headaches in medical school. I avoid identifiable triggers but trigger factors are highly variable. I have seen over 17,000 headache patients. Only a small percentage of patients find long term relief with dietary restrictions.

[@squirreldog5]

Even sugar?

[@kennethmoore3783]

@@squirreldog5 during the premonitory phase of migraine, carbohydrate and chocolate craving may be intense. We don’t have evidence that resisting these cravings will prevent the migraine headache or aura phase.

[@notadonna5983]

Really good. I'm commenting to say that many, many people have parasites that doctors and lab tests will not find. I went to Mayo clinic and many docs, multiple lab tests, etc. With alternative (unconventional) means and help, I discovered multiple infections had ganged up and were causing health issues. Believe me, I was full of parasites and have seen many coming through my skin and out the other way. Go beyond traditional medicine. Educate yourself. Don't expect one thing to cure you. Never give up. Learn breathwork. Learn wellness! Get the best help if you are suffering. With best wishes for your health and welk-being. 💞

[@claudiafernandes4199]

Hello, which unconvential do you recommend?

[@richcast688]

How were you able to discover your infections

[@SuzanneU]

I've had migraine for 58 years, from the ages of 6 to my current age of 64. I have not found it easy to treat. I've identified food triggers, stress as a trigger, changes in barometric pressure, sharp contrasts in light intensity like flashing lights or bars of light and shade or even walking across black and white tiled floors, hormonal fluctuations... Dairy products are not problematic, gluten is triggering in excess. Nuts, legumes, and bananas, are extremely potent triggers. I've had insomnia since childhood. Before menopause, estradiol gave me control of premenstrual migraine. I'm now taking Ajovy shots once a month and that has more than halved the frequency. Triptans work well, about 90% of the time, for attacks. I take magnesium daily, have been doing so for many years. I've worked my way through the pharmacoepia, CoQ10, vitamin B2, herbal treatments, acupuncture, physical therapy, even botox. I have not found migraine easy to treat! Migraine is a curse in my family. My mother had it, two of my sisters have it, both my son and my daughter have it, several of my cousins have it, a nephew and niece have it...all of us have had it since early childhood. Medication rebound is definitely not a factor in my case. I've lately fortuitously discovered that antihistamines wipe out the vertigo and nausea that had become chronic and can even abort a headache, so I've just started a low-histamine diet as a test.

[@roselahue8150]

Maybe it’s your bite.

[@gabitsu-ftw3871]

Most nuts have lectins, you have to soak them for a few hours before eating them.

[@juliangalindo1679]

as physician and also as migraine patient I highly recommend oral intake of magnesium such as oxide magnesium or magnesium citrate. since I put myself on this supplement the migraine with aura episodes disappear. I also practice sports, avoide aged chesse, red wine, high content caffeine beverages. but magnesium is a game changer for many people.

[@acer4237]

Completely agree, I started taking magnesium for one year and didn’t have migraines with aura but recently got sick with fever which triggered the migraine plus I didn’t take magnesium that day. it had been over year vs getting ocular migraines every 6-8 weeks.

[@claudiafernandes4199]

Hello, is there a specific laboratory you would recommend?

[@mja2873]

B vitamins also help too. B2, B6 and B12 vitamins especially

[@Mandy-cn5cl]

Thanks so much as a life time migrant sufferer I found this very helpful & had come to the conclusions of oestrogen break down & magnesium deficiency & gut health but have never heard anyone say these things .I believe the high carb diets from 60s onwards to blame if only I had known .The day after I saw this I had a vestibular m & put breathing practice to its test longer exhales & slow breathing & it went away ☺the hanks again for your info I only wish I had the finances to see a functional health Dr

[@dakotaknight1572]

I cut out gluten and migraines disappeared. I’m not gluten intolerant nor do I have ciliac disease. I cut out gluten because it’s a known inflammatory food.

[@ByDesign333]

These 2 men worked quite well together...very useful discussion. Watching for a friend...glad I subscribed here Doctor...thanks!

[@stephaniecarrillo2589]

Luckily mine usually only last 24 hours however they come frequently. All combined, migraines have robbed me of many many years of living.

[@user-zc6ox3pc6n]

Your Blessed.

[@SaucerJess]

"sleep. It's so easy!" Said by someone who doesn't have CPTSD 💙

[@braklola]

💜💜💜

[@SheriSomething]

Yes, "Sleep" has never been easy for "US."

[@Splendid123456789]

To add to my comment below: In some non-diabetic people, blood sugar levels tend to drop at between 2am to 4am (see the Somogyi effect\Dawn effect). This can cause daily chronic migraines that kick off at around 3am. Eating a small bowl of oatmeal with a touch of ceylon cinnamon and raw honey, right before bed, can alleviate early morning migraines. Keto\low carb diets are not a good idea, because you're essentially forcing your body into finding another way to come up with insulin, neither is a drastic elimination of all glucose\sugars of all kinds. If you've wrecked your gut on years of low carb, you likely know what I'm talking about. We need glucose to have a healthy brain and blood system, and if we don't produce it, our organs will over produce it and that can lead into later life prediabetes... I literally had to add a bit of healthy brown sugar back into my diet after decades of total elimination of it, and it can help but it has to be used medicinally, no more than a couple to 5 teaspoons a day maybe, and I like to follow it with raw unsweetened cranberry juice to try to offset the negative effects. Also, we need some saturated fats, like coconut oil, as this can also nourish the brain, so make sure to not eliminate all saturated fat either, go for some per day, but not too much - I think the rule is to stay under 20g per day, but I stay well under that. There's so much to this discussion, keep up the good work guys!

[@officialWWM]

Thanks for the advice? I’m going to make some changes to see if it helps. I consider wake at around 3am with a pounding headache! Why don’t my doctors tell me this stuff?

[@Splendid123456789]

@@officialWWM Just some info that I came across in desperation. Definitely not advice, especially since I'm still struggling with it myself, but it does help me relieve morning headaches quite a bit to eat right before bed. Not perfect, but always looking for a better way. I hope you find relief! 🙂

[@officialWWM]

@@Splendid123456789 thank you. At this point, I’m prepared to try anything!

[@Splendid123456789]

@@officialWWM I hear ya, God bless you!

[@ana999100]

Since giving up bananas, my migraines have halved...and I've had them several times a week, now only a few times a month. I knew before that bananas can cause migraines, but I didn't let this thought come to my mind because I liked them very much...

[@pennyc7064]

Is it due to a high sugar content or something else. I've never heard of bananas being a problem for people with migraines.

[@ana999100]

@@pennyc7064 Bananas contain tyramine, which causes migraines.

[@catsrcute5313]

I relate to the story about the guy who got migraines early in childhood and developed adult onset food allergies. Same thing happened to me 🤷‍♀️

[@KittyKatt013]

I have been suffering migraines since I was 20, I am now 49. It has only been in recent years that I learnt the link between food triggers and my migraines. I also began seeing a new doctor who put me on triptans which stop 9 out of 10 of my migraines from progressing. I am gluten, dairy and egg intolerant, suffer very badly from histamine reactions and have chronic hay fever. I also suffer post exercise migraines and if I am in sunlight too long like an afternoon at the beach I will get a migraine. I also get them through lack of sleep. I also suffer anxiety. My doctor also put me on propranolol as a preventative which has eliminated the anxiety but it hasn’t really reduced the frequency of my migraines which are usually one a week. I also supplement with a vitamin b complex, vitamin d, magnesium and a horseradish supplement for my hay fever. Sometimes I take a probiotic too. I am interested in knowing if the absence of an appendix (had mine out when I was 8) has anything to do with my gut biome and food intolerances making my body a perfect storm for migraine attacks?

[@sairahchaudhari8656]

I had my appendix removed when I was 12. I had many triggers of migraine similar to yours. Try ginger powder in you cold drinks. It has worked for me.

[@Acts-1322]

I'd also add you'll want to avoid most processed foods & sugars/alcohols. Strength train for a healthier gut microbiome also! Dairy knocked me down hard, glad I found I was lactose intolerant after years of misery.

[@Cat-gy5zf]

It's so comforting to hear doctors like you who take this condition seriously & look beyond just pain medication...I have hope now. I have been feeling so helpless & desperate with chronic severe migraines ruining my whole life. Thanks. I'll keep looking for answers & solutions now. 😊

[@Washingtonfambam]

I just discovered you guys yesterday as I am seeking for help since no doctors could help. Thank God for you guys and informing us ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 your channel is amazing!

[@dianemorgan1633]

Excellent info. Interesting, like the patient mentioned in this video, I am also a nurse with vestibular migraines who is seeking functional medicine assistance with treatment. I felt like this was “all about me”!

[@loisjackson6572]

Me too. Were you able to get help?

[@rileymaestro]

I love mag, it is an obvious and overlooked medication...I wish docs had told me about it over three decades ago!

[@acer4237]

Dr that has experienced a migraine is one I’ll take advice from because they know what it’s like

[@akwetesackey8039]

Functional medicine will always be the best of the best to get to the root cause of the problem. I as a chiropractor, approved this message.

[@kd2533]

I've had chronic migraine since Covid. Weather, in particular storms, are my biggest trigger for a bad one

[@Chris-eh5bj]

You don't always get head pain with a migraine.

[@Mombrain006]

This is all very interesting! I’m thankful to hear physicians actually discussing migraine. Usually all we migraine sufferers get is the typical get more rest, drink more water, manage stress, here’s a script for a triptan or a pain med. side-note I tried natural topical progesterone and it didn’t prevent my menstrual migraines. It did, however, stop the bloat and mood swings. I tried it for 3 months straight. I’ve done some detoxing and diet revamping, I may try the progesterone again.

[@SueSA2009]

I started having migraines when my neck broke in a car crash, 23 years ago. Anything under the sun, I did, to get relief, but now I an at menopause, they are wose, not better. I saw many doctors, medications some doctors didn't even hear of, procedures, and I don't know what to do anymore. I just don't know, I give up, my quality of life is 0. I just want my kids to finish school, and I can parish. That's all. I can't understand how doctors do not connect and help the patients.

[@climatefascism9870]

There is always hope!

[@jasonborne5359]

34:01 OMG THATS WHAT I HAVE!!! Ive had them for 3 years. Just like he said, vertigo, panic attacks. But the worst is the dissociative and alice in wonderland syndrome, the bouncing and rocking and swaying. Its the worst. Its destroyed my life, i lost 6 months of work and my quality of life is just garbage, im grumpy all the time and cant enjoy life anymore. My migraines are 24/7 and my most of migraines are “silent” so they aren’t painful but often times my head feels dull and sometimes like a brain freeze all over my head and i dont feel like myself.. its hard to explain i just dont feel like myself

[@itsonlyatail]

I used to have horrible migraines for years, my life was horrific, they lasted a week and sometimes longer. I had every treatment then possible! And then I had a hysterectomy and a couple weeks after I realized I don’t have migraines and more. After 28 years I still have never had another one! I do have a kaleidoscope headaches occasionally, without a headache and they happen at night. It’s gone in the morning

[@Danielle_1234]

I had chronic severe prolonged migraines, the worst kind, for around 20 years. So far it looks like I've cured them. *fingers crossed* What I did was I found a probiotic, of all things, that triggered migraines in me. I thought, "This is weird." 3 out of 3 times it triggered migraines. I remember reading on r/SIBO that when on antibiotics if you feed antibiotic resistant bad bacteria it's more likely to die during its reproductive cycle, so you want to eat trigger foods while on antibiotics. I got SIBO and was on antibiotics so I thought, "Why not?" and took this trigger probiotic. Instead of getting a migraine my entire body became severely inflamed for 3 days. It was like I had deeply pissed something off inside of me. Then it went away. When I came off the antibiotic I haven't got a migraine since. (I had been on antibiotics twice before and my migraines went away while on antibiotics then came back, which was also a clue it was something in my gut. Third time's the charm.)

[@Splendid123456789]

I liked your video. Thank you, this is a vital discussion! As a former legal researcher who is now 20+ migraines a month, a couple of things... The 5 y.o. with migraine, 1st thought should be, "I wonder if he's had a concussion\head injury". Healthy fats can help heal the brain from concussion, but a S.A.D. high in trans fats and hexane extruded oils could inhibit or harm healing. If you increase healthy fats in someone's menu for at least the 1st 10 days following concussion, you can help the brain to recover and hopefully aid in not setting someone up for lifelong migraines that they don't realize came from the fall they took at 4 years old.

[@alicemontagner2871]

Wow ! Just wow !!! I soffer from chronic hives and aura migraines since I was 16 and I'm 30 now and see so many doctors and never EVER found out why or a preventive treatment. Well I sure will try magnesium because nobody ever told me what I just learned from you guys !! Thank you very much !!!

[@jillkrause7012]

I suffered with chronic hives for 2 years. I finally discovered they were cause by food preservatives; mainly Sodium Benzoate; it is in many foods. It might take a week or two or eliminating it for them to go away. I haven’t had hives for 20 years now. I do eat out so I think my body can tolerate a small amount without them flaring back up.

[@angelamorris4304]

Magnesium Bysglicinate, B-Complex, Coq10, Orange juice, K2/D3, banana, Electrolytes will get rid of the Eye Aura. Plus, get Chiropractic treatment. I don't have the migraines - just the EYE Aura. I noticed certain foods can trigger them. Breathing techniques are great, too. I will massage my temples. I hope this helps.

[@angelamorris4304]

Be sure to hydrate through out the day.

[@jasonborne5359]

I have vestibular migraines, its ruined my life for the past 3 years, ive taken beta blockers, anti depressants, everything they mentioned. Im still on 4 different meds. My migraines makes me dizzy and lightheaded. Going to the store or certain environmental factors makes my dizziness so bad. Working is a nightmare. I work in construction. I also for the first year had REALLY bad phantom sensations which for those who havent had that.. i would feel my body swaying and rocking and bouncing like im on a trampoline even when im standing or sitting or laying still

[@crysjackson4010]

I too have the swaying/sinking sensation. I pray we get relieved of migraine.

[@user-gk4yl9bi9s]

Me too. Putting it mildly it's like being in a boat in very rough sea and being very sea-sick (often with excruciating head pain) but you're really at home just doing normal things like sitting in bed. It's so much harder to be outside like it, any additional stimulation of the senses will disorient more.

[@joannebritton7378]

Describes my experience perfectly it's so restricting

[@SuperPeanutTV]

That rocking boat feeling can be caused by cervical neck instability, possibly caused by a whiplash injury or weak neck muscles on one side causing an imbalance.

[@Danielle_1234]

@@SuperPeanutTV I had that and migraines. I went to a physical therapist and learned neck exercises. It didn't cure my migraines but it helped massively. I highly recommend PT. It's covered by insurance.

[@emerald8745]

I have watched this video, but all I see is you have identified a trigger in a patient that causes the symptom(headache) of the Neurological Disorder called Migraine. You have not identified why the brain responds to a trigger with a debilitating headache. and all the other symptoms of Migraine

[@rachelbritton3498]

Brain inflammation.

[@oh-brothers]

You guys missed a big one... migraines for some are thought to be caused by calcium/sodium ion channel leakage.... problems with the mitochondria... vitamin b3 or specifically nicotinic acid can make a huge improvement for some. Niacin is required to make ATP and NAD. Coffee can be high in Niacin so quitting coffee can mean you removed your main source of Niacin.

[@amandal588]

For the last 15 years I get a migraine with aura every month. It lasts about 3-4 days and is always linked to my period. Either just before, during or in the few days after. I’ve tried antidepressants, the pill, progesterone creams that were specifically made for me, beta blockers and other preventatives and botox shots. Nothing stops them. I always get pain in the back of my neck on the right side just before and during the migraines and the pain path travels from that point in my neck up the right side of my head. I get dizziness, nausea, tingling in the right side of my face, ear popping, brain fog and tremors. As it is always linked to my period and follows the same path every time, it doesn’t seem like conventional treatments will work for me. They’re not triggered by food, etc. One thing I’ve noticed is that neurofen seems to help. So does Restavit (antihistamine/sleep aid). I am wondering if it is related to prostaglandins during my period or histamine. There is the possibility that I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Does this seem like it may be worth looking into?

[@megnelli]

I experience something similar as well. I haven’t found much yet but I added magnesium + vitamin B 3-7 days before menstruation, as well as avoiding histamine foods. It only helps about 5-10% so far but I haven’t explored it in depth.

[@suelearning2313]

Yes, work days lost, I have to recover from migraines then need to recover from the medications side effects

[@paniccontrol]

I’ve been looking for an episode like this for yrs. thank you.

[@sairahchaudhari8656]

I stumbled upon a remedy which cured my 20 year old migraine. I started taking tiny bit of ginger powder (the size of a small matchstick head) in my cold drinks. I took it daily for only a month. I

[@ethimself5064]

I use to get them decades ago. I figured a way to stop them if I caught them in time. My solution ended up taking up to 7 asa before it got too bad and it worked great. I consider myself lucky that asa has been kind to me. The migraines stopped when I left my wife at the time and may show up once every 2 years or so and I not need to take that much asa anymore. Stress did it for me. I have meditated a bad one away once, but, it came back with a vengeance when I came out of meditation

[@mockatu]

Please tell me, What is asa?

[@ethimself5064]

@@mockatu The generic name for Aspirin

[@sumasaligram7216]

really such great video with compassionate drs like this can make a big diff in migraines and IBS suffers. Hope you have latest 2024 videos too about health and well-being.

[@snowdriftwood]

Great topic! Thanks!

[@kennethmoore3783]

Food and Migraine “Neurology in Clinical Practice” “The topic of dietary factors in migraine is difficult. Radical alterations in the diet are rarely justified and seldom effective. A diet favoring both an increase in omega-3 and reduction in omega-6 fatty acid intake is both healthy and may be useful in longitudinal headache reduction (Ramsden et al., 2013). Avoidance of foods containing nitrites (e.g., hot dogs, preserved cold cuts) and prepared foods containing monosodium glutamate can be helpful. Avoiding monosodium glutamate can be difficult because it is a constituent of many canned and prepared foods and is widely used in restaurants, especially in the preparation of Chinese dishes. Ripened cheeses, fermented food items, red wine, chocolate, chicken liver, pork, and many other foods have been suspected of precipitating headaches. These foods mostly contain tyramine, phenylethylamine, and octopamine. An occasional patient identifies an offending foodstuff, but in our experience, dietary precipitation of migraine is uncommon.”

[@Paradys8]

GREAT information!! Thank You very much both of you 🙏🏻🙏🏻‼️

[@snowdriftwood]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@michcatani7795]

Great doctors !!! Thanks for this video , currently watching while I have a migraine 😂👍

[@Mombrain006]

Nitrates come up a lot as a culprit in food sensitivities. But, what is the difference in nitrates present in human saliva and nitrates consumed in food?

[@m.pixley8413]

My daily migraines ended when I was finally treated for hypothyroidism with armour thyroid the lowest dose. My guess is that i could have benefitted from the armour when i was borderline hypothyroid.

[@nikkim4016]

Great episode, thank you ! Specifically what kind of magnesium supplements do you recommend, oxide, citrate, chloride ??

[@nicolekennedy8240]

Yes, it would be helpful to know what kind of magnesium to purchase.

[@marycarmendavi1045]

Oxide is the least absorbable. Citrate is good because of its bioavailability.

[@oceanblu85]

Magnesium Glycinate (spelling?) you can take as much as you need without worrying about it affecting your bowels.

[@ashley5627]

Ooo ooo! Mag Threonate or Malate in the morning & biglycinate PM or if your nervous system is wired it’ll help settle it. Migraines from age 11-34 & I haven’t had one in almost 2 years. Remove gluten, sugar, add Mag & Infralow NEUROFEEDBACK ic you can. That will take migraines off the table in a profound way. I had them 2-5 days a week for decades & I never thought that would change. It did!! Good luck!!! ❤️

[@fitdoctor1622]

Hi mark hymen, what is the root cause and treatment of Chronic Tension Headaches? Plz let talk about that doc saying no treatment left.

[@janetgies8698]

I suffer from Migraines every 7-10 Days. After a couple of years of suffering I finally went to my doctor who never suggested any food eliminations, just prescribed me Sumatriptan which is great but when they changed the vendor from Aurobindo which worked to Dr. Reddy manufacturer which is ba.sically baking soda (theirs dosen't work) so I was talking to my doctor's nurse who asked if I heard of Eating for Your Blood Type. She looked me up and said, "Oh, your'e like me, B+ Blood Type we can't eat chicken/pork/wheat/corn etc. So consequently, I'm trying to combine a both a Migraine & B+ Food do's and don'ts lists. Quite a task.

[@vivekgupta4002]

Love this...Dr Mark...the most informative that could ever be... u r doing God's work...Wish u Godspeed ..THANKS

[@user-zc6ox3pc6n]

My neurologist didnt know he said I had inflammation, that was causing my migrains. I tried telling him, I woke up one morning with severe pain in my head and face pain. I used several ice packs on my face, and the back of my head. That went away. However it left me with right side pain that stays there, until I sneeze, laugh, yell, or cough. Then it comes on full blown. So he gave me Gabapentin for inflammation didn't touch it. It was highly debilitating to me so much I took to the internet, to do my own research. I found a picture, if what my headache looked like Hemicrania Continua So I brought it to my neurologist he gave me Indomethocin so far so good.

[@russia1516]

Love this information and how is presented. Thank you.

[@susieandrews3025]

Great video! Thanks so much 😊

[@mihreteabmichael1125]

Great information Thanksss a lot both of you.

[@officialWWM]

I have had migraines almost every single day for over 15 years. My doctors have tried everything to treat them. Sometimes they work for a short time but they always come back. I can go to sleep with a clear head and wake up at 3am with a pounding headache! I would do anything for some relief!

[@roselahue8150]

Maybe it’s your bite, go to dentist and take a X-ray of your jaws

[@officialWWM]

@@roselahue8150 nope, it’s not that. I have just completed a lot of dental work. I just got Botox treatment a week ago and that seems to be helping so far. Hopefully it lasts :/

[@abhinavambardar626]

A lot of information shared. Great video. However it isn't that simple to cure a migraine but definitely this approach should be tried by all migraine sufferers.

[@iloverumi]

great info

[@kokutetabaregu2257]

Thanks for sharing this info 👍

[@jillh6779]

I know this is three years old, but I am wondering what the e best type of magnesium for migraines.

[@jsned2502]

Any magnesium is magnesium. Some just have some side effects and some barely get absorbed. Glycinate, absorbs well and doesnt make you poop like Citrate. Citrate makes you poop and is cheaper. The cheapest is Oxide but it doesnt absorb in your body so you dont get much benefit from it. Basically

[@JoseOrtiz-ey5gw]

I take magnesium citrate. Magnesium glycinate also good.

[@sumasaligram7216]

I too love to see a latest reply about natural treatment

[@michakroese6751]

This is all great info but in my opinion it's not as easy as you make it sound. Change to a gluten-, dairy- and sugarfree diet is for most people very difficult, including me. Those are addictve foods, especially wheat, cheese and sugar. In combination with trauma and an eatingdisorder because of that, it is really challenging to combat migraines. However, I did find that i can overcome some attacks with strong, good quality gingerextract and Q10 pills. I take gingercapsules, open them and poor hot water over it, ad some honey, stevia and mineralsalt. Three cups and about 6 Q10 pills of 100 mg, fixes a third to half of my attacks and or makes them less severe. Anther "cure" that worked for me was: nano magnesium (goes straight to your brains), nano platinum (helps connect sevaral brain parts) and an ibuprofen. So a bit of both worlds. But with a migraine, it's worth it. If i take either one, doesn't do the trick.

[@LordXantix]

Thanks to your comment, I searched a bit and learned that a study showed that ginger extract is safer and as efficient as Sumatriptan. Thank you! I totally agree with you regarding the diets, I try keto and intermittent fasting from time to time but carbohydrate are everywhere and I can manage a couple of weeks but, yeah, you cannot live like a monk all your life. I started taking magnesium citrate, vitamin D and Q10 and I do see some improvement. I will add vitamin B, ginger and some probiotic into the mix and see where that leads me. It is great to find people with the same issues willing to share potential solutions as it seems the vast majority of doctors are just useless prescription pushers.

[@CarnivoreJourney0609]

After eliminating my triggers like aspartame I have determined that a change in barometric pressure triggers my migraines. Every time the pressure peaks and begins to drop I get one. I can’t control the weather so don’t know if there is anything I can do.

[@acer4237]

Sleep with your head elevated on forecast of biometric pressure days, it worked for me

[@FindYourFree]

they have earplugs for the pressure with an app that alerts..Weather×

[@noreenseliger8056]

Which magnesium should be used to prevent migraines?

[@Mary-tx9ug]

Magnesium glycinate

[@69mohjo]

Chronic migraine sufferer here (have one now) , about 17 years, already eliminated dairy, gluten and sugars. Don't drink or smoke and take many of the supplements noted , for years. I eat as organically as possible and eat fish , veggies only. No red meat. I even went down surgery route with no relief. I meditate to help with stress, but hard to stay focused when in pain. Regarding Mg, time and time again it is recommended but no one ever provides the exact type or link to a quality product. Useless info if you can't do that! Nothing has helped

[@Kim-ou7lc]

69mohjo cut out wheat....there’s no gluten free crap, just cut out grains....

[@69mohjo]

@@Kim-ou7lc as noted already did that. Been years since l had wheat

[@arianarubytemple6008]

Try an autoimmune elimination diet or AIP (autoimmune protocol). Cut out ALL grains, sugar, dairy, nuts and seeds, legumes, nightshades, eggs, soy and corn. Also chocolate and caffeine. You should notice results really fast if it is related to leaky gut.

[@meghans4783]

There is a supplement called “Calm” that you can add to your drink that has magnesium, vitamin D and calcium. Maybe give that a try? I enjoy it, but haven’t used it as much as I should be. Also, get your potassium levels checked. That can cause headaches as well if too low.

[@Althea1111]

I’ve read magnesium glycinate is best for the migraines. I take it and it seems to help. thedizzycook.com/natural-treatments-for-migraines/

[@vestibularvlog4066]

I have vestibular migraines and it’s turned my life upside down for the last 2.5 years. I’ve tried the supplements you’ve suggested and I’ve not had much luck until I started catapress, but still getting 12 days plus migraines a month, plus daily vestibular type symptoms- balance issues, visual vertigo etc... I’ve tried about 8 meds. I would like to see a FM Dr, I’m in London UK. Is there a Dr you could recommend that I could see? I definitely feel there’s an underlying issue and root cause that my regular Drs don’t even want to entertain a discussion on.

[@naikrosh]

You can consult with FM doctor online ... no need to be in physical proximity. I think Dr Hyman and Co (ultrawellness center) take online appointments. good luck

[@sairahchaudhari8656]

Try taking ginger powder. Schwarts ground ginger from morrisons. I have commented above about my experience.

[@Alykat736]

Wow, correct me if I understood this wrong - all PMS symptoms (water retention, tender breast, migraines, food cravings etc...) are due to too much estrogen & detoxing it?

[@susanschroeter7230]

Correcting it is not that simple though...Low progesterone/adrenal/cortisol imbalances, hypothyroidism/low iodine, high insulin, etc. etc. etc. This is why the integrative approach taken by these doctors, and practitioners like myself is so needed to figure out YOUR unique root causes. Best wishes on your health journey!

[@RGBEAT]

How does all this link in to the mechanism of migraine in the brain? The neuropeptides etc? I’d love more detailed science behind it all.

[@ruthcompton7093]

You keep talking about Magnisium, but which one?

[@tracygodda5392]

Would like to know how we can see any of your doctors????

[@llaattredhead]

I have done so much to stop my migraines I get rid of all the bad foods seriously I change my diet seriously I get a ton of exercise seriously I do not drink smoke do drugs seriously I'm the poster child for following correct protocol. Yet I still get migraines I have a prescription for nurtech. I try never ever to take it, there has to be a better way. I think mine is in relationship to my neck and barometric pressures. And I have figured out what foods are my triggers. I stay away from them. If you can offer any other help please do I have more migraines a week then days of the week when I don't I'm a professional dancer singer and it's just horrible especially when I know I have to perform. Thanks I'm the redhead in the picture

[@ERVO7]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@marsbeads]

Why oh why are tasty foods bad for us? Not fair. I suffered from 10 - 12 migraines per month. Now I get 5 -8 migraines per month ( which is still too many) with monthly Ajovy injections and Fiorinal with Codeine when I have the migraine. I find it very, very difficult to give up my favorite foods, so I suffer.

[@vetgmacatmomfl2055]

I have had food allergies since birth. Seasonal allergies. Menstrual migraines weather triggers migraines. I have changed my diet did not help. Also genetic factor men and women. Yes as an adult I have seizures. They gave me librax as a child from stomach issues.

[@talkwench340]

Garlic is a major migraine trigger for me.

[@topdoc33]

Thank you doc

[@altheaarmstrong5853]

I don’t eat none of those foods and I still have migraines! I only eat plant based food! But I’ll check my estrogen level because I just start going through menopause.

[@SuzanneU]

I have to tell you that plants can trigger excruciating migraines. Nuts, legumes, bananas, citrus fruits, strawberries, and seeds are common triggers. There are others! Cola drinks are also powerful triggers. Veganism won't prevent migraines. Some people who've never had migraine develop it after becoming vegan.

[@kimwieczorek1879]

😮They are NOT EASY to treat😢

[@emanjabadi307]

Thank you very much 🍂🍂✨✨✨

[@FeCyndiW]

I started getting migraines in my early 20s (for a while, it was only the visual aura) and now, in my 50s, I am getting them much more often and I can have the headache/nausea after the aura for days. I own a business and cannot just take time off work. I have to suffer through and work with a bad headache. (At least the visual usually only lasts 30 minutes or so.) Imitrex will fix my visual, but it gives me chest pain and I don't feel comfortable taking it with that kind of side effect. Today, I triggered one by just looking outside when it was snowing/bright outside. Migraines are such a frustrating chronic problem! Looking for answers that don't involve medications with side effects. Going to try some magnesium and see if that helps.

[@breonfelix1083]

What about hemiplegic migraines or mums?

[@knitnpaint]

How much does it cost to do all these tests? And does insurance cover that? Or some of that?

[@annsiano5195]

I have pressure and a band around my head but no pain. What is that and how is it treated?

[@vivianwalters5300]

What kind of magnesium is good for migraines? You keep talking about magnesium but what kind? Please let me know.

[@jsned2502]

Any magnesium is magnesium. Some just have some side effects and some barely get absorbed. Glycinate, absorbs well and doesnt make you poop like Citrate. Citrate makes you poop and is cheaper. The cheapest is Oxide but it doesnt absorb in your body so you dont get much benefit from it. Basically

[@mayagiovani]

Which form of magnesium would be recommended for migraines? You talked about 2000-3000mg, is magnesium citrate the best or a complex? Thank you 🙏🏼

[@gemamayo-prada544]

What kind of magnesium should be taken, magnesium threonate, glycinate,...?

[@mellmiyatowikromo84]

Yess ...I realy like ti know too

[@rachelbritton3498]

@@mellmiyatowikromo84 I've had best results with glycinate. I buy pure encapsulation brand,very good quality.

[@user-hr7yx5ey5w]

Yes. I get a headache on one side of my head, It starts from the back of my neck, up to the side of my head and creeps up to the front of my head. Sometimes it doesn't happen ,and sometimes it does. Its painful, and irritating. What is happening ?

[@Truerealism747]

I've got it in shoulders armpits area everyday not in the head nowadays

[@victorloya1590]

He is wrong when he said stress is not the cause of desease, just wait a couple on centuries until doctors make the connection

[@barrymckinney5491]

I get bad migraines headache where I'm vomiting lost of memory sometime I just had a bad seizure. Was in the hospital for two days and didn't know it.

[@johannahunter690]

I have vertebral migraines or migraine associated vertigo. Do you speak on this or just headaches?

[@stephweissinger]

I had menstrual migranes when young but after that period in my life, they went away. I've been IF and keto for 2 yrs and started having bad one-sided horrible headaches again. No diagnosis yet. Seems to be related to stress, muscle, exercise. Not much info on this type of headaches

[@caroleplante2679]

I don't get headaches; I GIVE them. 🤣

[@ChantelStays]

Abortive therapies have never worked. Preventative therapies have never worked. Homeopathic therapies have never worked. I've lived almost every day of my young life with severe migraine pain. Mine last 24-60 hrs... Of pure desperate pain... And unfortunately I get severely dehydrated, as I can't take any fluids into my body. I can't do it anymore... I get full body neck and head pain and it feels like it's imploding, like all the blood got blocked from moving. I wish I had a Dr who would fight for me. 😢

[@MorrisLevine-dy9xt]

I suffer from Migraine Headaches and Magnesium helps

[@nomdeplume4543]

How did you treat her SEBO?

[@jacintap8109]

Woah is my simplest expression