Gut Health

Additives That Hijack Your Hormones: The Modern Food Trap

Are food additives hijacking your hormones? Learn how modern ingredients fuel inflammation—and how real food can restore balance.

Fermentation, Fiber & Flow: How to Feed a Calm Brain

Can food calm your brain? Discover how fermentation and fiber nourish your gut, balance Qi, and steady your mind and migraines.

The Nightshade Debate: Are Tomatoes and Peppers Messing with Your Pain Threshold?

Could tomatoes or peppers be spiking your pain? Explore how nightshades affect inflammation, nerves, and your migraine threshold.

146: The Truth About Migraines: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You With Diane Ducarme

Today our guest is Diane Ducarme, the host of the Migraine Heroes podcast and Founder & CEO of the Migraine Heroes app. A Harvard Business School alum with neuroscience training from HarvardX, she blends Eastern Medicine, engineering, and modern science to uncover the true roots of migraine. Her Migraine Heroes podcast shares breakthrough insights, practical tools, and real stories to help you manage your migraine—deeply and sustainably. We dive deep into the world of migraines — exploring what really causes them, from genetics and hormones to environmental toxins. Diane explains how she found relief by combining Eastern and Western medicine, and how this approach can help you identify the root causes of chronic headaches, rather than just masking the symptoms. You’ll learn about: - The connection between toxins, hormones, and diet in migraine management - How to listen to your body’s signals before pain sets in - Practical natural remedies that actually make a difference - Why Western and Eastern practices work better together Whether you’ve struggled with migraines yourself or know someone who does, this episode offers real hope and tangible solutions. Find Diane Migraine Assessment:[ https://migraineheroes.com/assessment](https://migraineheroes.com/assessment) Website: <https://migraineheroes.com> Instagram: <https://www.instagram.com/migraineheroes> Find Jess below! Website: [Simply Jess Skincare](https://simplyjessskincare.com/)

Indulgence or Insight? What Chocolate, Cheese & Wine Reveal About Your Brain

Chocolate, cheese, and wine: triggers or teachers? Discover what your cravings reveal about balance, pleasure, and your brain.

Omega-3 & Migraines: The Anti-Inflammatory Link Your Brain Craves

Can the right fat calm your migraines? Discover how Omega-3s fight inflammation and help your brain find balance again.

Chia Seeds & Migraines: Friend or Foe for Your Brain and Body?

Are chia seeds healing—or headache triggers? Discover how these tiny “superfoods” can both nourish and disrupt your migraine balance.

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.