Conquering Migraines: Relief and Prevention

The main topic of this podcast is migraines and Nurse Doza shares information about their characteristics. He emphasizes that migraines indicate inflammation in the body and should not be normalized as a daily occurrence. Nurse Doza also discusses methods to find relief and prevent migraines in the future, highlighting the significance of addressing the underlying inflammation. 

 

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 START

04:36 Living with chronic migraines.

09:36 Glutamate and migraines.

12:29 Vitamin B6 and neurotransmitters.

15:30 Liver detox and brain health.

19:19 Low melatonin and migraines.

23:47 Natural pain relievers.

26:09 Migraine treatment with supplements.

30:39 Migraine and stroke risk.

33:18 Underlying issues causing migraines.

36:24 Chronic migraines and natural remedies.

 

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1. Understanding the Role of Inflammation in Migraines:

Migraines can be an indication of inflammation within the body – signaling that something is not right^(1^).

• Chronic migraine: Defined as a headache occurring on 15+ days in a month for over three months, having migraine features on at least 8 of those days^(1^).
• Migraine & Disability: Ranked second globally as a cause of disability^(1^).
• Glutamate and CNS: Elevated glutamate levels in blood and cerebrospinal fluid of migraine patients hint at its role in migraine pathophysiology^(2^).
• Vitamin B6: Its roles extend beyond being a coenzyme in converting excitatory glutamate into inhibitory GABA; it's also crucial for neurotransmitter production and other neural pathways^(3^).
• NAC and Glutamate: NAC can regulate the glutamatergic system, which is associated with numerous psychiatric disorders^(4^).

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2. Identifying Potential Migraine Triggers:

Finding the underlying cause or trigger of your migraine is paramount^(1^). Some probable triggers include:

• Stress (80%)
• Hormonal Changes (65%)
• Skipped Meals (57%) ... and many more listed above.

Additionally, imbalances in melatonin and serotonin levels have been linked to migraines^(2^,3^).

Reference 1 | Reference 2 | Reference 3

3. Natural Pain Relievers for Migraine Management:

Several natural treatments, like turmeric, fish oil, vitamin B2, magnesium, and butterbur, may aid in providing relief^(1^).

• Vitamin D: Supplementation can reduce the frequency of attacks in migraine sufferers^(4^,5^).
• Serotonin (5-HT): Implicated in migraine due to its vasoconstrictor effects and presence in pain-related regions^(3^).
• Melatonin: Demonstrates potential analgesic effects in various conditions, including migraines^(3^).

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4. Chiropractic Treatments for Migraines:

Studies suggest that chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (CSMT) may be an effective treatment for migraines^(1^).

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5. Migraines & Stroke Risks:

People with migraine auras have a slightly heightened risk of stroke^(1^). Consistent associations have been made between migraines with aura and increased risk of ischemic stroke^(2^).

Reference 1 | Reference 2

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