Gut-Brain

Hemiplegic Migraine: The Half-Frozen Body and Brain

What if one side of your body stopped moving and it was a migraine? Discover the mystery of hemiplegic migraine and how balance returns.

Ep. 148: Migraines vs. Headaches: Root Causes, Hormones & Healing with Diane Ducarme

Migraines aren’t “just bad headaches.” They’re full-body experiences that can bring nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances, and days of pain. In this episode of the She Talks Health Podcast, host Sophie Shepherd interviews Diane Ducarme — migraine expert, founder of the Migraine Heroes app, and host of the Migraine Heroes podcast. Together, they unpack the differences between migraines and headaches, explore the root causes behind recurring migraines, and share practical tips for relief. Diane also reveals how liver health, hormonal balance, stress resilience, and the gut-brain connection all play critical roles in migraine management. You’ll learn: - Why migraines are more than just head pain - How stress, trauma, and perimenopause can worsen symptoms - The importance of liver and kidney health in both Eastern and Western medicine approaches - Practical strategies for tracking your symptoms and finding personalized solutions - How the Migraine Heroes app can help you understand and manage your unique migraine patterns ✨ Whether you suffer from migraines or support someone who does, this episode will give you tools, perspective, and hope.

When Food Rules Add Stress: Migraine and the Pressure to Eat "Perfectly"

Following every diet rule but still in pain? Discover why food anxiety and rigidity may fuel migraines more than they fix them.

Powders and Migraines: Why “Natural” Supplements May Be Triggering Your Migraine

Powders and Migraines: Why “Natural” Supplements May Be Triggering Your Migraine

Acai Bowls and Migraines: Why the “Healthiest Breakfast” Might Be Fueling Your Pain

Does your “superfood” açaí bowl fuel migraines? Unpack the surprising science behind this Instagram-worthy breakfast.

Kombucha for Migraine: Healing Tonic or Hidden Trigger?

Is kombucha your health elixir—or a hidden migraine trigger? Discover why this fizzy drink may do more harm than good.

Dairy Sensitivity and Migraine: Can Milk, Yogurt or Cheese Trigger Migraine Attacks?

Could your morning yogurt be fueling migraines? Discover how dairy can soothe—or silently sabotage—your nervous system.

Bananas and Migraines: Healing Snack or Hidden Trigger?

Are bananas friend or foe for migraine brains? We peel back the truth on one of the most debated foods in migraine care.

Is Avocado a Hidden Migraine Trigger? What Eastern and Western Medicine Reveal

Could your avocado toast be fueling migraines? Learn why this “health food” may quietly spark pain and inflammation.