Hormones

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

298: The Gut-Brain Axis Connection to Migraines with Diane Ducarme

Diane Ducarme is the Founder & CEO of Nectar Health, a company dedicated to adding years to the lives of those suffering from migraine disease. Diane's journey is as impressive as it is diverse. With an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Master's in Science Engineering Technology, and Mathematics, and studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, she brings a unique blend of expertise to the field of women's health. Diane's passion for making a difference and drive to understand the impact migraines have on individuals worldwide led her to found Nectar Health. In this episode, Diane and I talk about the complex nature of migraines, the strong correlation between migraines and menstruation, the connection between contraceptives and migraines, misconceptions around migraine treatment, Diane’s pioneering approach to migraine treatment and management, and so much more!

Listening to the fire alarms going off in your body - Migraines and PCOS (with Diane Ducarme)

Are you suffering from migraines? This week on The PCOS Nutritionist, we have a special guest, Diane Ducarme, the Founder & CEO of Nectar Health, to discuss how migraines can be hormonally driven, particularly for people with disrupted progesterone and estrogen. Join us as Diane shares her tragic accident and journey with western medicine, how traditional Chinese medicine helped her, and how she was able to lose weight by adding foods rather than cutting them. We’ll talk about giving your body the nutrients and energy it needs, thinking of migraines like a fire alarm, and exploring the root causes for women with migraines. Plus, we’ll discuss liver and kidney function, symptoms and triggers for PCOS patients with migraines, and common medications for migraines. Don’t miss this episode and the chance to learn how to add foods to help manage migraines. **Something things we cover in this episode:** - Weight loss and weight gain. - Traditional Chinese medicine. - The root causes for women with migraines. - Liver and Kidney function. - PCOS patients with migraines. - Migraine symptoms and triggers. - Common medications for migraines. - Adding foods to help with migraines.