Gut-Brain

The Truth About Chocolate and Migraine: Real Trigger or Prodrome Symptom?

Does chocolate trigger migraines—or signal one coming? Explore the bittersweet mystery of cravings and attacks.

Tyramine & Histamine: How 2 Hidden Compounds Trigger Migraines and the Shocking Link to Medications

“Just avoid wine and cheese”? Learn how hidden histamines and tyramine in foods may secretly fuel your migraine attacks.

The McMigraine Meal: Can Cola and Fries Really Stop a Migraine? What Science and TCM Say

Could fries and cola stop a migraine? Dive into the viral “McMigraine Meal” trend and why it may work—at least temporarily.

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.

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?