In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore the importance of nutrition and lifestyle changes in managing migraines with Dr. Rudrani Banik. You’ll hear us discuss:

• Dr. Banik's functional medicine approach to managing migraines
  
  
• Migraine symptoms and causes
  
  
• How to identify and eliminate trigger foods for migraine relief
  
  
• The gut-brain connection in migraine management
  
  

Dr. Rudrani Banik is a Board-certified Ophthalmologist and Neuro-Ophthalmologist with fellowship training and expertise in Functional Medicine. Skilled in ophthalmic surgery and Botox, she specializes in treating headaches and migraines. Dr. Banik is also the author of three books on eye health and nutrition: "Beyond Carrots: Best Foods for Eye Health A to Z," "Dr. Rani's Visionary Kitchen: Over 200 Recipes For Healthy Vision," and "Dr. Rani's Plant-Based Visionary Kitchen: Over 130 Plant-Based Recipes for Healthy Vision."

Labs Mentioned

• Food sensitivity testing
• IgG Test
• IgA Test
• IgE Test
• Stool Analysis
• Dry Spot Urine Test

Guest Details:

• Dr. Rudrani Banik’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok
• Dr. Rudrani Banik’s Books
• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Website
• Migraine Supplements

Rupa Health Details:

• Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
• Dr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & Twitter
• Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast

Timestamps

02:02 - From Ophthalmology to Overcoming Migraines

07:53 - How to Assess If You Have a Migraine or Not

14:04 - Dietary Triggers and Smart Trade-Offs for Migraine Relief

17:48 - Innovative Approaches to Managing Migraines

21:25 - Dr. Banik’s Simple Guide to Elimination Diet

24:51 - The Impact of Omega-6 and Omega-3 Ratios on Health

28:49 - Food Sensitivity Tests and Migraine Management

30:44 - Natural Remedies for Migraines

33:34 - The Sensory Sensitivity of Migraine Sufferers

37:06 - Herbs and Supplements for Migraine Management