Join Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett and Dr. Aly Cohen as they explore the impact of environmental factors on chronic headaches and migraines. They discuss Dr. Cohen's book on chemical regulation, harmful everyday chemicals, and the Environmental Health Navigation approach. Learn how lifestyle changes can help manage migraines, the link between chemicals and autoimmune diseases, and chemical sensitivities as migraine triggers. The episode also covers managing EMF exposure, Bluetooth and AirPods safety, an antichemical dietary pyramid, and water quality. Discover your genetic migraine type at https://theheadachequiz.com.

(0:00) Introduction and guest background

(1:06) Guest's book and chemical regulation discussion

(2:38) Book promotion and issues with harmful chemicals

(5:03) Environmental Health Navigation and lifestyle flexibility

(8:50) Chronic headaches, migraines, and environmental factors

(13:58) Testing and treatment for chemical sensitivities

(18:51) Chemicals and autoimmune diseases connection

(21:24) Chemicals, the body, and migraine triggers

(26:40) EMF exposure management and safety tips

(31:23) Are Bluetooth and AirPods safe?

(34:18) Antichemical dietary pyramid and water quality

(36:20) Environmental health in food packaging

Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD, delves into the connection between inflammation and migraines, explaining how immune responses can trigger headaches. She discusses strategies to maintain gut health as a means of preventing migraines and highlights how nutrient deficiencies can affect brain function. The episode addresses the risks and misconceptions associated with food restriction in migraine management. Dr. Barrett also explores the role of genetic testing in creating personalized migraine management plans. Listeners are invited to take a headache quiz and receive a free ebook, offering further insights into their migraine patterns. Find out your Headache Type at https://theheadachequiz.com.

(0:00) Introduction to inflammation and migraines

(0:28) Understanding inflammation, immune responses, and their link to migraines

(2:33) Strategies for gut health and migraine prevention

(3:53) The impact of nutrient deficiencies on the brain

(4:40) Risks and misconceptions about food restriction

(5:18) Genetic testing and personalized migraine management

(6:16) Headache quiz and free ebook offer

Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD, explains a groundbreaking study showing that mind–body practices change brain chemistry and energy—boosting serotonin, endorphins, and BDNF for real healing. Then, experience a guided meditation that puts the science into action, helping you rewire pain pathways and restore balance from the inside out. You can find the study here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41198896/

Dr. Barrett teaches weekly live Restore and Rewire classes like this in Migraine Relief Code, to show students how to heal at the level of the mind as well as the body. You can learn more here: https://migrainereliefcode.com/dna

Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD, and Dr. Elizabeth Yarnell, ND, delve into the connections between diet, migraines, and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Yarnell shares her expertise on managing migraines through dietary adjustments and food sensitivity testing. They discuss the impact of chronic inflammation, the mediator release test (MRT), and personalized health plans using genetic testing. Key dietary elements, including high fructose corn syrup, food additives, and alternative sweeteners, are examined for their role in inflammation. The episode also covers hydration solutions and non-pharmaceutical migraine treatments. Listener questions on migraine triggers and genetics are addressed before concluding with insights on upcoming episodes. Find out your genetic migraine type at https://theheadachequiz.com.

(0:00) Introduction and guest Dr. Elizabeth Yarnell

(0:58) Dr. Yarnell's background in migraines and MS

(3:40) Role of diet in managing migraines and health

(4:32) Food sensitivity testing and inflammation triggers

(10:39) Chronic inflammation detection in migraine management

(11:07) Mediator release test (MRT) explained

(18:54) Personalized health plans and genetic testing

(21:37) Key dietary elements to reduce inflammation

(25:54) High fructose corn syrup and food additives impact

(31:44) Natural flavors and oxalates: health implications

(36:23) Evaluating alternative sweeteners

(38:58) Accessing MRT testing for food sensitivities

(44:17) Hydration solutions: Electrolyte drinks

(49:06) Interview wrap-up and listener questions introduction

(50:12) Listener questions on migraine triggers and genetics

(53:10) Non-pharmaceutical migraine treatments

(54:30) Sponsor: Migraine Shield Supplements

(55:00) Closing remarks and next episode preview

Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD, and Dr. Traci Potterf, PhD, explore how cultural factors influence migraines, focusing on indigenous and rural communities. Dr. Potterf shares her health journey, highlighting the effects of processed foods and nutrition disparities. They discuss how socio-demographics, stress, neuroplasticity, and trauma affect migraines and chronic pain. The episode covers stress management through the bucket metaphor, nature-based practices, and emotional processing. Techniques like forest bathing, pain reprocessing therapy, and daily habits are explored, along with addressing perfectionism. The discussion wraps up with insights on gratitude and nurturing practices. Find out your genetic migraine type at https://theheadachequiz.com.

(0:00) Introduction of Dr. Traci Potterf and cultural migraine insights

(1:25) Migraines in indigenous and traditional rural cultures

(3:13) Personal health journey: weight loss and cultural impact

(6:03) Effects of processed food on health and nutrition disparities

(10:08) Migraine prevalence and socio-demographic correlations

(15:14) Stress, neuroplasticity, and their roles in chronic illness

(20:20) Trauma's contribution to chronic pain and illness

(21:20) Stress management through the bucket metaphor

(23:42) Neuroplasticity's role in migraine chronification

(27:02) Nature-based practices and pain reprocessing therapy

(34:20) Emotional processing and cultural emotional support differences

(43:12) Environmental harmony, forest bathing, and calming techniques

(44:27) Inner genius, circadian rhythms, and ancestral nutrition

(46:18) Emotional release, safety signals, and nurturing

(48:39) Building effective daily habits and nervous system focus

(49:30) Addressing perfectionism in chronic condition management

(50:16) Final words and expression of gratitude

Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD offers a meditation to lay down the neural pathways that help us to let go of old habits that no longer serve us, and to create space for change. Tap into the power of neural plasticity and help your brain rewire to a new level of health and migraine freedom. To join us for weekly Restore and Rewire Zoom Calls, go to https://migrainereliefcode.com/yamm

(0:00) Introduction: Migraines and Seasonal Changes

(1:08) Brain Pathways: Habit Formation and Letting Go

(5:11) Gratitude and Embracing New Spaces

(8:02) Rewiring the Brain for New Possibilities

Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD, and Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, ND, explore migraine fatigue and its connection to ME/CFS. They address misconceptions, misdiagnoses, and Dr. Tufenkian's personal experience with ME/CFS. The discussion covers neuroinflammation, nervous system regulation, and vagus nerve stimulation. They also touch on meditation, diet, genetics, and COVID-19's impact on gut health. Techniques for managing inflammation and stress are shared, along with parallels between long-haul COVID recovery and ME/CFS. The episode concludes with resources for listeners. To find out if inflammation is contributing to your migraines, take the quiz at https://theheadachequiz.com

(0:00) Introduction to Migraine Fatigue with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian

(0:45) Understanding ME/CFS and Diagnosis Challenges

(2:23) Misconceptions and Myalgic Encephalitis

(5:18) Migraine, Inflammation, and Misdiagnosis

(8:19) Root Causes and Personal Journey with ME/CFS

(11:29) Multifactorial Nature and Health Foundations

(15:53) Clinical Approaches to Neuroinflammation and Foundational Health

(19:54) Nervous System Regulation and Vagus Nerve Stimulation

(24:23) Meditation, Brain Pathways, and Diet Considerations

(30:27) Genetic Alignment, COVID-19, and Gut Health

(34:32) Techniques for Nervous System Reset and Stress Management

(40:05) Identifying and Managing Inflammation

(44:44) Comparing Long Haul COVID Recovery to ME/CFS

(51:13) Anti-Inflammatory Supplements and Natural Remedies

(54:34) Resources and Conclusion

Lorie Falkenstine shares her personal journey with migraines, and how her genetic testing helped her. She discusses the extensive research she conducted on treatments and the financial considerations involved. Lorie explains how working with Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD, provided her with tools and understanding that alleviated her fear of migraines. She emphasizes the significance of prioritizing health and well-being and strongly recommends this approach to others seeking relief. The episode sheds light on the transformative power of targeted migraine care and the importance of informed decision-making in managing chronic pain.

(0:00) Lorie Falkenstine's migraine journey and decision to join the migraine relief code

(1:11) Research, financial considerations, and previous treatments

(2:17) Tools, understanding, and freedom from fear of migraines with Dr. Barrett

(3:07) Strong recommendation and the importance of health and well-being

Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD, and Dr. Spencer Zimmerman, NP, DC, explore brain resilience in migraine management. Dr. Zimmerman discusses his "Seven Steps to a Healthier Brain," touching on factors affecting brain health and their link to migraines. They cover eye movements, advanced testing, toxins, and treatments like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), neurofeedback, and vision therapy. The episode critiques generic migraine treatments and examines dietary impacts, blood sugar control, and supplements like creatine and ketones. Discover your migraine type at https://theheadachequiz.com.

(0:00) Introduction to Dr. Spencer Zimmerman and brain resilience

(1:24) Dr. Zimmerman's background and "Seven Steps to a Healthier Brain"

(2:49) Brain resilience relevance to migraines

(3:56) Factors impacting brain health and migraines

(7:57) Eye movements and brain function connection

(10:51) Advanced brain function and eye movement testing

(15:35) Toxin testing in brain health and migraines

(19:36) Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in migraine treatment

(22:24) Critique of generic migraine treatments

(24:28) Neurofeedback and vision therapy in migraine management

(31:59) Dietary influences on migraines

(34:45) Blood sugar control in migraine prevention

(37:36) Creatine and ketones for brain health

(42:06) Differentiating eye floaters from brain-related issues

(43:22) Recommendations for creatine usage

(44:31) Engaging with Dr. Spencer Zimmerman's methods

Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD, examines recent breakthroughs in migraine care, focusing on how genetics has revealed the four main systems involved in migraine: brain chemistry, inflammation, mitochondrial function, and vascular health. It also addresses the significant impact of migraines on disability in women and the advantages of genetic testing in tailoring treatments. To find out your genetic migraine type, go to https://theheadachequiz.com

(0:00) Introduction to breakthroughs and systems linked to migraines

(1:13) Inflammation, mitochondria, and vascular health in migraine care

(2:57) Genetic testing and patient experiences

(4:20) Serotonin, supplements, and food sensitivities

(6:30) Migraine's impact on disability and genetic testing benefits