Heads Up

This is the first part of this two-part episode. Part two will be out next week featuring Dr Katy Munro and special guest Dr Mike Cummings, Medical Director of the British Medical Acupuncture Society.

Our hosts Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss various evidence-based holistic treatments for the management of migraine. We are also joined by acupuncturist Nicola Court who talks about acupuncture therapy for migraine patients and shares her experiences.

A special thanks to Allie Munro, for giving voice to the story of one of Nicola's patients, sharing their experience with migraine.

Dr Katy Munro's book 'Managing your Migraine' is an informative and educational read with a lot of information on holistic treatments. The book is available to pre-order from Amazon now https://amzn.to/3yaiu5t

For more information on acupuncture for migraine see the links:

• http://www.nicolacourt.co.uk/
• https://acupuncture.org.uk/

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This episode features our host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro and guest Dr Shin Beh, the founding Director of UT Southwestern's Vestibular Neurology and Neuro-Visual Disorders Clinic (Dallas, Texas, US).

Together they discuss:

• different features of Vestibular Migraine in both children and adults
• Ménière's disease
• Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)
• Chiari Malformation
• Vertigo in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Migraine
• lifestyle management, supplements, and diet for Vestibular Migraine
• the role of histamine in Vestibular Migraine

For more information read Dr Beh's book: "Victory over Vestibular Migraine: the action plan for healing & getting your life back."

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If you have any queries or concerns about your headaches or medications please discuss them with your GP or a Headache Specialist.

We are back with Season 4!

This episode features our host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro and guest Dr Pooja Dassan, a Consultant Neurologist at Imperial College Healthcare Trust with expertise in obstetric neurology, discussing different types of primary and secondary headaches and their management during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

For more information on medications you can take during pregnancy and breastfeeding visit https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/About-Us/

For more information on cluster headaches contact OUCH UK here https://ouchuk.org/

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**This episode was recorded in January 2021 and does not address the recent Astra Zeneca vaccine concerns. For any queries, consult with your GP.

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If you have any queries or concerns about your headaches or medications please discuss them with your GP or a Headache Specialist.

Heads Up Podcast Season 4 Teaser is here.

Our hosts Headache Specialists Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe are back with an educational and exciting season 4.

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This is the Festive Special Episode of our Heads Up Podcast.

Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe are joined by Dr Nazeli Manukyan and Emeritus Professor Paul Booton looking back at 2020 and how it's been for the migraine community.

This is the last episode of Series 3. We will be back next year for Series 4.

We wish all our listeners a relaxing and enjoyable Festive Break and a Happy New Year!

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Headache Specialists Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe discuss the importance of exercise for migraine. The episode also features Beth Francis and Andy Clark discussing sharing their experience of cold water swimming for migraine.

Here are some of the helpful links mentioned in the podcast:

• NICE guidance on physical activity: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/lifestyle-and-wellbeing/physical-activity/products?Status=Published

• The Pilates Foundation: https://www.pilatesfoundation.com

• The British Wheel of Yoga: https://www.bwy.org.uk/
• Tai Chi Union: https://www.taichiunion.com/
• https://yogawithadriene.com/adriene-mishler/
• Beth and Andy's Movie '100 Days of Vitamin Sea': https://www.vitaminseafilm.com/about

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Nearly 86 million equivalent work days are lost due to migraine related presenteeism and absenteeism. This episode hosted by headache specialist Dr Katy Munro and Dr Jessica Briscoe featuring Gemma Jolly (Information and Support Services Manager) and Helen Balami (Advocacy Officer) from Migraine Trust discusses various support options that are available for people who suffer with migraine or primary headaches for managing the condition at work. The episode also highlights how employers can best support their employees suffering with this condition.

For more information:

• https://www.migrainetrust.org/ Migraine Trust
• https://www.migrainetrust.org/living-with-migraine/asking-for-support/help-at-work/ Migraine Trust Work Advocacy Toolkit
• Advocacy Helpline 0203 9510 150 (option 2)
• https://ouchuk.org/advice-line OUCH UK
• https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits Government benefit information
• https://www.turn2us.org.uk/ Turn2Us benefits help
• https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ Citizens Advice
• https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/section/6 Equality Act

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It's 'MOVEMBER' time to raise awareness and discuss Men's Health. Dr Katy Munro, Dr Richard Wood and Emeritus Professor Paul Booton discuss 'Men and Migraine' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast.

For more information on mental health:

https://uk.movember.com/mens-health/mental-health

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

http://tasc-uk.org/resources/u-can-cope/

http://www.mensmindsmatter.org/

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Dr Katy Munro discusses 'Migraine and Self Management Strategies' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast, with special guests Dr Sophie Mitchell, Clinical Psychologist at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square London and Anne-Marie Logan, Consultant Physiotherapist in Headache at St George's University Hospital and Pre-doctoral fellow with NIHR.

Useful Links:

• https://www.paintoolkit.org/

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Dr Jessica Briscoe and Emeritus Professor Paul Booton discuss 'Taking your Migraine to University' in the latest episode of our Heads Up podcast.

Know more about:

• What can trigger your migraine?
• Various prodromal symptoms to look out for
• Ways to manage your migraine during the course as well exams

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