In today’s episode, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Toni talk about migraines, something that too many women experience.

It’s not in your head! The pain is real!

In this episode, we cover:

* Possible causes of your migraines* Stress causing magnesium deficiency and muscle tension* Structural alignment of neck and tailbone* Insomnia* Weather or barometric pressure changes (example: Chinook winds in Calgary)* Dehydration* Blood sugar imbalance* Food sensitivities and histamine intolerance, including alcohol, caffeine, cheese, food additives like nitrites* Brain inflammation and nerve irritation* Hormones: estrogen/progesterone imbalance* Dr. Toni’s personal experience growing up with migraines and they are linked with her diagnosis of mitral valve prolapse, a common heart murmur (hint: magnesium!)* Current and new conventional treatments for migraines offered by family doctors and specialists* The importance of figuring out the factors that are impacting your migraines* Natural ways to address your migraines:* Track your migraines using a migraine diary to help figure out your triggers* Support your sleep - see Perimenopausal Mamas Podcast Episode 4: Sleep Solutions for Perimenopause * Increase your hydration* Avoid any allergies, food sensitivities and address possible leaky gut - see Perimenopausal Mamas Podcast Episode 8: Leaky Gut and Your Microbiome - How These Impact Your Health and What to Do About It * Replace any nutrient deficiencies from your medications* Balance your blood sugar levels - see Perimenopausal Mamas Podcast Episode 15: How to Not Gain Weight During Times of Stress - Part 1 * Reduce inflammation in your body* Support your mitochondria* Balance your hormones* Reduce your stress and muscle tension* Get acupuncture and other bodywork therapies like chiropractic, craniosacral therapy, physiotherapy, osteopathy* Lower your daily caffeine intake to use it as an acute treatment* Consider nutrients like magnesium, riboflavin, coQ10, 5-HTP, melatonin, fish oil and herbs like ginger, feverfew, butterbur

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Dr. Lisa relies on her home gym, which has simple and inexpensive equipment including an exercise ball, free weights and resistance bands.

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