Emotions

Emotions and Their Impact on the Vagus Nerve With Diane Ducarme

Episode Highlights With Diane Ducarme - You have about 100 billion nerve cells in your body and they're all orchestrated by the vagus nerve - The vagus nerve was discovered in 1872 in medicine but is still not understood in the Western world - Vagus comes from the Latin vaga, which means to wander, and it wanders throughout the body - The things that get in the way of the vagus nerve working optimally - How emotions come into play here - What brain freeze teaches us about the vagus nerve - Where Western medicine recognizes the connection of emotions to the vagus nerve - Liver toxicity can lead to wakeups from 1-3 a.m. - Ways to support the vagus nerve - How we can sometimes intuitively avoid foods that are harmful to the vagus nerve

The Physical Benefits of Letting Go – Learnings From Migraine Sufferers With Diane Ducarme

Episode Highlights With Diane Ducarme - She speaks seven languages - English is actually her third language - The genetic aspects of migraines and why they're so intense - The health benefits of letting go and how this relates to migraines - Hope for migraine sufferers and how to actually resolve migraines through a root cause approach - How not letting go impacts our brain and also our body in a massive way - An incredible story about someone completely recovering from migraines - The actual process of letting go and some easy tactics to use to do it - Why emotions are actually positive but staying stuck in a single emotion is detrimental - How to consciously change emotions - Practical suggestions for processing and moving emotions - How to use foods to help dissipate negative emotions

Holistic Migraine Management: Dr. Yifang Zhang's Integrative Approach

Meet Dr. Zhang, a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as she shares a fascinating narrative of cultural connection, healing, and the transformative power of understanding one's body through Traditional Chinese Medicine. [⁠](https://nectarhealth.typeform.com/migraine-test) Episode Highlights: 🌐Integration of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Medicine: Dr. Yifang Zhang speaks about her holistic approach to healthcare which is based on the interconnection of Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern practices. 🧠Empowering Communication in Migraine Management: Discover how communication with Dr. Zhang empowers clients to understand complex concepts related to migraine. 📚Intuitive Healing and Personalized Migraine Relief: Dr. Zhang's intuitive approach to healing shines in the story of helping a woman in Singapore overcome fertility issues. 📚 The Holistic Guide to Beauty: Learn more about Dr. Zhang's works, where she emphasizes the interconnection between emotional well-being, nutrition, and overall health. 🔗 Systemic Approach to Migraine Management: Combining changes in different aspects of lifestyle, Dr. Zhang's recommendations address the underlying causes of ailments for efficient and long-lasting healing.

How Migraine Heroes started: Diane’s Holistic Journey

Dive into Diane's transformative journey from personal health challenges to a mission-driven approach to help others manage migraine through holistic methods.For Migraine Warriors: This podcast is a beacon for those seeking answers and support. Remember, you're never alone; there are over one billion individuals worldwide battling migraine disease. Episode Highlights: ⛷️ Recovery from The Skiing Accident: Discover how Diane's skiing accident led to the discovery of Chinese Traditional Medicine. 🧭 Navigating Loss and Health Struggles: Diane's exploration of migraine facts and pain relief methods was sparked by personal losses and her sister's struggle with migraine. 🤝 Helping Others with Migraine: Diane's family experience with migraine and newfound knowledge motivate her to develop a unique methodology to address the root causes of migraine to assist others who have it. 📱 Developing the Nectar App: Find out how and why migraine management app with features such as a daily migraine tracker, chat function, “migraine now” button & supportive community was created."

Migraine Matters with Diane Ducarme

Welcome to episode 26 of the Empowered Women's Health Podcast with your hosts, Erin Bailey from Her Healing Hub, and Melissa Woodward from Fearless Health. In this insightful episode, we are honoured to welcome guest, Diane Ducarme, from My Nectar Health. In this compelling conversation with Diane, she will guide us through the intricacies of migraines, exploring why these debilitating headaches are not just a health concern but a gender-specific issue that disproportionately affects women. In this episode, we'll unravel the factors contributing to the higher prevalence of migraines among women compared to men. Diane will share insights into hormonal influences, societal pressures, and genetic predispositions that contribute to the migraine burden borne by many women. We discuss the importance of personalized care, and the need for greater awareness and advocacy. Diane Ducarme brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to this conversation, aiming to empower women with the information they need to navigate the challenges of living with migraines.

#80 Transforming Lives of Migraine Sufferers with Diane Ducarme

Migraines are often dismissed as mere "bad headaches," but they are far more than that. This debilitating condition affects over 1 billion people worldwide, with women being three to four times more likely to experience them than men.  Despite the vast number of people affected, migraines remain shrouded in mystery and often fall outside the scope of traditional Western medicine. Enter Diane Ducarme, the Founder and CEO of Nectar Health, a beacon of hope for migraine sufferers. With an impressive background in Engineering and an MBA from Harvard Business School, Diane uses this experience along with Traditional Chinese Medicine, to bring a unique and holistic approach to understanding and managing migraines for women.  Diane can also speak 7 languages, one of which is Mandarin. Her 8th language is probably "Migraines"! I had the privilege of chatting with Diane this week and learnt so much including:  ⭐ Debunking the common misconception that migraines are simply bad headaches ⭐ Exploring the genetic predisposition and associated symptoms of migraines ⭐ Delving into the root causes of migraines ⭐ The impact of hormonal changes during perimenopause on migraine triggers and management   ⭐ Diane’s innovative approach to migraine treatment and management ⭐ Shifting our perspective on migraines ⭐ The use of technology to personalize treatment plans for individuals with migraines ⭐ The complexity of treating migraines and the challenges faced by migraine sufferers ⭐ The limitations of Western medicine in treating women with migraines ⭐ Changing the dialogue around migraines