Did you know that studies have revealed fascinating findings about the relationship between body weight and migraines? This is an often overlooked aspect of migraine freedom, and in this episode, we’re diving deep into it!

 

Data from a meta analysis published in the Medical Journal of the American Academy of Neurology suggests that obese individuals are 27% more likely to experience migraines, and underweight individuals are 13% more likely. Both migraines and obesity are public health problems that have a large economic burden and can lead to many other health conditions. 

 

So what can we do to change this and achieve migraine freedom? It’s not about the number on the scale. It’s about creating the best possible environment in our bodies for a happier, migraine-free lifestyle. Liberating yourself from the weight of migraines is all about learning, listening to your body, and focusing on feeling good about yourself.

 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Findings from a meta analysis published in the Medical Journal of the American Academy of Neurology. 

• Creating the best possible environment in our bodies for a happier, migraine-free lifestyle, not just focusing on the number on the scale. 

• The economic burden of migraines and obesity, 

• Obesity is linked to migraine frequency, severity, and prevalence. 

• How achieving your ideal healthy weight can help you find migraine freedom. 

• How being underweight puts stress on your body, leading to inflammation and migraines. 

• How being “skinny fat” impacts your health. 

• Where visceral fat becomes the unseen trouble-maker. 

• How to know when you’re living your ideal weight. 

• The impact of the medications you’re taking for migraines. 

• One thing you can start today to make a difference in your health. 

 

Resources:

• Join the next Eliminating Migraines: Stress Less, Slim Down! Your Path To Lifelong Freedom Bootcamp: https://debbiewaidl.com/migraine-freedom-bootcamp/bootcamp-2024

 

Connect with Debbie: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiewaidl.migrainefree/

Women’s Migraine Freedom Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensmigrainefreedom

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-waidl

Website: https://debbiewaidl.com/

 

Disclaimer:

The Migraine Freedom Your Way Podcast and information provided by Debbie Waidl and guests in this podcast is presented solely to provide helpful information, education, and entertainment on the subjects discussed. The use of information or resources mentioned on or linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk and discretion. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. Debbie Waidl and In The Balance Health Coaching LLC are not responsible for any medical conditions or liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information presented on this podcast. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources.