This episode of the Original Medicine Podcast explores migraines through the lens of Chinese medicine, reframing them not as random reactions to triggers but as signs of deeper depletion in the body. MG McCullough breaks down how diet, lifestyle, and emotional health influence migraine patterns and explains why focusing solely on avoiding triggers misses the bigger picture. Instead, the conversation emphasizes building internal resources, understanding energy dynamics, and viewing migraines as expressions of imbalance that can be supported and transformed through holistic practices.

How migraine triggers matter far less than the underlying causes driving vulnerability.

Chinese medicine offers a physiological and energetic framework for understanding migraines.

The eight extraordinary channels reflect early life patterns that continue to influence health.

How diet is fundamental to building internal resources and preventing depletion.

Stored or unprocessed emotions can significantly weaken the body’s capacity to handle stress.

Caffeine and alcohol commonly aggravate depletion and heighten migraine susceptibility.

Sleep quality, stress regulation, and overall lifestyle strongly impact migraine frequency.

Migraines can be understood as expressions of energy imbalance rather than isolated events.

Identifying triggers is helpful but insufficient without addressing root causes.

With proper support and resource-building, migraines can become far more manageable.

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