Does fasting heal migraines—or make them worse? Learn when skipping meals helps, and when it triggers attacks.
Triggers
Member Stories and Migraine Science episodes about Triggers.
Is ginger your migraine ally—or a hidden trigger? Discover how East and West medicine see this powerful root.
Why do endometriosis and migraines overlap? Explore the hidden hormonal and inflammatory links.
Ever left the ER worse than you arrived? Find out why migraine care often fails and what you can do instead.
Do migraines hit before your period? Learn how hormones drive PMS pain—and ways to ease attacks naturally.
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?
Can storms, heat, or pressure changes spark migraines? Discover how the weather may shape your next attack.
Relying on painkillers for relief? This episode shows how overuse can backfire—trapping you in rebound migraine cycles.
Cutting salt but getting more migraines? Discover the surprising connection between sodium, balance, and migraine attacks
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