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Is Ice Cream a Hidden Migraine Trigger? The Cold Truth Behind Brain Freeze and Hormonal Attacks

Does ice cream give you brain freeze—or something deeper? Discover how cold foods can spark migraine-like symptoms.

Should You Go Gluten-Free for Migraines? Gluten Sensitivity and Migraines

Could your daily bread be behind your head pain? Explore the hidden link between gluten, inflammation, and migraines.

3 Signs Your IBS and Migraines Are Connected

Is your gut driving your migraines? Explore the hidden connection between IBS, digestion, and migraine attacks

How This Anti-Inflammatory Herb Calms Your Migraine, Gut, and Hormones?

Could a simple kitchen herb stop your next migraine? Learn about the surprising ally hiding in your fridge.

Can Fasting Trigger or Relieve Migraines?

Does fasting heal migraines—or make them worse? Learn when skipping meals helps, and when it triggers attacks.

Is Ginger Good or Bad for Your Migraines? What You Need to Know Before Using It

Is ginger your migraine ally—or a hidden trigger? Discover how East and West medicine see this powerful root.

Ep282: How Your Gut and Hormones Trigger Migraines (And What to Do About It) with Diane Ducarme

In this episode, Tina sits down with Diane Ducarme, founder and CEO of Migraine Heroes, to unpack the complex and often misunderstood world of migraines—especially how they impact women in perimenopause and menopause. They explore how migraines are more than “just headaches” and often linked to hormone fluctuations, gut issues, and even common wellness trends like intermittent fasting. You’ll also learn how everyday habits—from sleep to diet to liver health—play a key role in migraine prevention and relief. Here’s what you’ll learn: \- The difference between a migraine and a regular headache \- Hidden migraine triggers you might not suspect \- How intermittent fasting can make migraines worse \- How gut issues—like leaky gut, SIBO, IBS or IBD—cause migraines \- Simple daily habits to support gut health and reduce migraines \- The surprising link between sleep, your liver, and migraines \- Caffeine and migraines: Friend or foe? \- Premenstrual vs. menstrual migraines—what’s the difference?

Is Low Sodium Triggering Your Migraines? The Hidden Link Between Salt, Electrolytes, and Headaches

Cutting salt but getting more migraines? Discover the surprising connection between sodium, balance, and migraine attacks

Caffeine, Hormones & Migraines: What No One Tells You

Is caffeine helping or triggering your migraines? The answer might be more complex than you think. In this episode, we uncover how caffeine impacts migraines — from providing temporary headache relief to worsening attacks through hormonal imbalances, magnesium depletion, and blood sugar spikes. You'll learn: - How caffeine works as a vasoconstrictor to ease migraine pain — and why it can backfire. - The connection between caffeine, cortisol, and estrogen, and how this affects hormone-related migraines. - Practical strategies to track your caffeine intake, reduce it gradually, and find your personal migraine-safe caffeine limit. Whether caffeine is your migraine ally or enemy depends on your unique triggers and health. Tune in to get empowered with actionable tips to manage migraines while still enjoying your morning cup.