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You’ve stepped out of the old routine, the old home, the old identity… and somewhere in that space between what was and what will be, migraine entered your life. Transitions stretch the nervous system in ways we rarely talk about — and your brain feels every ripple.In this episode of The Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores why life transitions so often collide with migraine onset or flare-ups. Whether you’ve moved cities, changed jobs, become a parent, left a relationship, or simply entered a new season of life, this “in-between” state can be both emotionally rich and physiologically destabilizing.We dive into the neuroscience of uncertainty, the emotional landscape of change, and the Eastern lens of movement, grounding, and flow — to help you understand why your symptoms appeared right here and how you can move forward with clarity.You’ll discover: 🌫️ Why transitions feel so physically uncomfortable — how your brain processes uncertainty, and why the body tightens and reacts before your mind catches up 🌍 How travel, upheaval, and emotional shifts activate the same stress circuits that amplify migraine risk 🧭 How to help your system adapt, find rhythm again, and reduce the nervous-system overload that often comes with big life changes 🌀 Why Eastern philosophies see transition not as chaos, but as a fluid state of transformation — and how learning to “flow” instead of brace can soften symptoms 🧠 The neuroscience of identity shifts — and why losing your old version of self can create temporary internal disorientationThis episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered: Did my migraine start because of that change? And why is it still here?Whether you’re in the thick of transition or looking back on one, this conversation shows you how to navigate the in-between with more understanding, more grounding, and more flow.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:Foundations of Chinese Medicine (Maciocia, 2015): Giovanni Maciocia’s seminal text outlines how organ-system imbalances, qi flow, and circadian cycles contribute to stress patterns, fatigue, and headache syndromes, bridging Eastern theory with modern integrative health. Read more here.Stress and the Brain: From Adaptation to Disease, Nature Reviews Neuroscience (de Kloet E.R., Joëls M. & Holsboer F., 2005): de Kloet, Joëls and Holsboer describe how acute stress can be adaptive while chronic stress reshapes neural circuits, increases inflammation and disrupts emotional regulation, mechanisms that lower migraine thresholds and intensify pain sensitivity. Read more here.Travel, Sleep & Circadian Rhythm: This Sleep Foundation resource explains how jet lag, light exposure, and travel stress disrupt the circadian rhythm, affecting inflammation, stress hormones, and migraine vulnerability. Read morea...

What if your migraine isn’t just about pain—but about a nervous system that never got the signal it’s safe to rest?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores how the migraine brain can get “stuck” in survival mode—always scanning, bracing, and protecting. Through the lens of neuroscience and Traditional Chinese Medicine, you’ll learn what it takes to move from constant vigilance to calm flow.You’ll discover: 💡 How chronic alertness drains your brain’s energy and increases pain sensitivity 💡 What the vagus nerve and neuroplasticity teach us about rewiring the stress loop 💡 Eastern tools and daily habits that help your body remember safety againIt’s not just about avoiding triggers—it’s about teaching your nervous system to trust life again.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:Neurovascular Mechanisms of Migraine and Cluster Headache — Frontiers in Neurology (Akerman S., Holland P.R., & Goadsby P.J., 2019):Akerman, Holland and Goadsby outline how the trigeminovascular system, vascular signaling, and neuroinflammatory pathways interact to drive both migraine and cluster headache pain, highlighting key overlaps in brain and autonomic function. Read more here.Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Clinical Practice — Headache Medicine (Farmer A.D. et al., 2016): Farmer A.D. and colleagues review how vagus nerve stimulation modulates brainstem circuits, reduces pain signaling, and supports autonomic balance—offering a non-pharmacological tool for migraine and headache disorders. Read more here.A Model of Neurovisceral Integration in Emotion Regulation and Dysregulation — Journal of Affective Disorders (Thayer J.F. & Lane R.D., 2000):Thayer and Lane describe how vagal regulation links emotional processing, autonomic balance, and brain–body communication—offering a foundational framework for understanding stress-sensitive migraines and nervous-system dysregulation. Read the abstract hereDifferences in Treatment Response Between Migraine With Aura and Migraine Without Aura — Lessons From Clinical Practice and RCTs — The Journal of Headache and Pain (Martelletti P. et al., 2019):Martelletti and colleagues summarize how patients with migraine with aura respond differently to preventive and acute treatments compared with those without aura, highlighting distinctions in pathophysiology, drug efficacy, and personalized migraine management. Read more

Some memories don’t fade, they echo. A word, a glance, a moment that keeps the body on alert long after it’s passed. Your brain remembers the pain, and your chemistry follows.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores how holding on to anger, guilt, or resentment, keeps your nervous system locked in defense mode. Neuroscience shows that unforgiveness isn’t just emotional; it’s chemical. And Eastern philosophy has been teaching this for thousands of years: peace is not a mood, it’s a biological state.You’ll discover: 💡 How resentment and rumination keep your stress chemistry “on,” flooding the brain with cortisol and adrenaline 💡 The key brain regions — like the amygdala and prefrontal cortex — that shift when you practice forgiveness 💡 How forgiveness lowers inflammatory markers, improves heart rate variability, and helps regulate chronic pain and migraine sensitivity 💡 What Eastern wisdom traditions reveal about releasing emotional stagnation — and why true forgiveness restores inner flowYou’ll also learn simple, science-backed ways to help your brain and body let go — not by forcing it, but by re-training your chemistry toward calm.If you’ve ever felt trapped by your own thoughts, or noticed how emotional stress triggers physical pain, this episode is for you.Tune in to learn how forgiving others — and yourself — can become one of the most powerful medicines for your brain.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Theory and Application — Routledge (2016): Worthington E.L. and Hook J.N. presented a comprehensive framework showing how forgiveness interventions strengthen emotional regulation, empathy, and relational repair, with implications for trauma and chronic pain recovery. Explore the book here.Forgiveness, Stress & Health (2016): Toussaint et al. show that practicing forgiveness reduces stress reactivity over just five weeks, supporting its role in lowering inflammation and improving emotional well-being. Read more here.Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation — Psychosomatic Medicine (2003): Davidson R.J. and Kabat-Zinn J. demonstrated that eight weeks of mindfulness meditation increased left-frontal activation (linked to positive emotion) and enhanced immune response, highlighting forgiveness’s neurological parallels. Read the study here.Forgiveness, Physiological Reactivity and Health: The Role of Anger — Radboud University Nijmegen (2008): Witvliet, C. shows how unresolved anger heightens physiological stress responses—elevating heart rate, cortisol and autonomic arousal—while forgiveness promotes healthier emotional regulation and improved physical wellbeing. Read the full text a...

You skip breakfast, push through lunch, and tell yourself you’ll eat later, but instead, your head starts pounding. What if fasting isn’t helping your focus, but quietly stressing your brain into a migraine attack?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores the paradox of fasting — why it can be both a healing tool and a hidden stressor for migraine-prone brains. With insights from neuroscience and Eastern medicine, you’ll learn how to find your balance between cleansing and collapse.You’ll discover: 🍽️ Why fasting can support or sabotage brain health depending on your stress levels, hormones, and energy reserves 🧠 How blood sugar, cortisol, and neurotransmitters interact when you go too long without eating 🌿 What Traditional Chinese Medicine reveals about the dangers of “empty fire” and energy depletion ✨ How to fast in a way that calms, not shocks, your nervous systemThis episode helps you reclaim a mindful relationship with food — one that nourishes your brain instead of draining it. Because sometimes, the bravest thing your body asks for isn’t restraint… it’s rhythm.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:Breakfast Skipping and Declines in Cognitive Score Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A 2023 longitudinal study of the HEIJO-KYO Cohort found that older adults who skipped breakfast one or more times per week had more than double the risk of cognitive decline (IRR ≈ 2.1) compared to those who ate breakfast daily. Read the full study here.Associations Between Breakfast Skipping and Outcomes in Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Cognitive Performance, and Frailty: A Mendelian Randomization Study: A 2024 MR analysis published in BMC Psychiatry found causal links between breakfast skipping and increased risk of ADHD, major depression, poorer cognitive performance (β ≈ -0.16), and higher frailty scores. Read more here. Fasting as a Therapy in Neurological Disease: This review (PMC) explores how fasting or caloric restriction may influence neurological disorders, including migraine, via metabolic and neuroprotective pathways. Read the full review here.The Impact of Continuous Calorie Restriction and Fasting on Cognition in Adults Without Eating Disorders: A review published in Nutrition Reviews examines how sustained calorie restriction or...

You keep pushing through one more email, one more scroll — until the screen blurs, colors pulse, and the edges of your vision begin to shimmer. It’s not just fatigue. In a world bathed in blue light, your brain is overstimulated, your nervous system on edge, and your eyes are paying the price.In this episode of The Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme unpacks how modern light exposure hijacks your body’s natural rhythms. Drawing from both Western neuroscience and Eastern medicine, she reveals how screens, stress, and overstimulation keep your brain in “on” mode — and what you can do to calm the circuitry.You’ll discover: 💡 How blue-wavelength light activates the same neural pathways that control alertness, pain, and stress 💡 Why constant screen time disrupts melatonin, sleep, and recovery — making your brain more sensitive to triggers 💡 Simple, restorative practices to help your nervous system down-shift from reactive to regulatedYou’ll also learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine sees the eyes as the “windows of the Liver,” meaning that overstimulation drains your body’s Qi and depletes the calm you need to heal.If your migraines, insomnia, or tension rise with every notification — this episode will help you reclaim the calm beneath the glare.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:Exposure to Blue Wavelength Light Increases Subsequent Functional Activation of the Prefrontal Cortex: A 2016 study in Sleep (Alkozei et al.) found that short-term exposure to blue light boosts prefrontal cortex activity during working-memory tasks, showing how blue light can heighten cognitive alertness—sometimes at the expense of relaxation and sleep. Read the full study here.Artificial Blue Light Safety and Digital Devices, Environmental Research Communications (2022):This review evaluates how blue light from screens affects the eyes, circadian rhythms, and visual comfort, showing that prolonged exposure can disrupt sleep quality, strain the visual system, and alter alertness patterns. Read more here.Blue Light Exposure Increases Functional Connectivity Between Brain Networks: A 2022 Frontiers in Neuroscience paper revealed that blue light enhances connectivity across attention and working-memory networks, helping performance short-term but potentially overstimulating the visual and sensory systems relevant to migraine. Read more here.Blue Light Has a Dark Side – Harvard Health Publishing: Harvard Health explained how blue light suppresses melatonin and delays sleep onset, linking nighttime screen exposure to fatigue, eye strain, and circadian misalignment. Read the full article here.Screen Time and the Brain – Harvard Medical School: This overview from Harvard Medical School describes how constant digital stimulation reshapes neural reward circuits and attention systems—creating mental fatigue and stress linked to chronic headaches and migraine triggers. Read more here.Disclaimer:

Why do your migraines always strike right before your period? What if your body is actually trying to tell you something—something that could help you prevent the next one?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores the intricate connection between your menstrual cycle and migraine attacks. Together, we decode what your body is signaling in those fragile days before your period—and how to work with it, not against it.You’ll discover: 💫 Why hormonal shifts before your period can lower your migraine threshold—and how to spot the early warning signs before pain begins. 💫 What targeted lifestyle and nutrition adjustments you can make in your luteal phase to calm inflammation and stabilize your nervous system. 💫 How combining Eastern and Western approaches reveals new ways to regulate estrogen, liver Qi, and stress response naturally.This episode goes beyond symptom management. It’s an invitation to listen deeply—to see your pre-period migraine not as betrayal, but as communication. When you decode the message, you open the door to balance, prevention, and peace.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:Menstrual-Related Headache: A 2024 overview in StatPearls/NCBI Bookshelf explains that menstrual-related headaches stem from cyclical hormonal fluctuations—especially the premenstrual drop in estrogen—and offers guidance on diagnosis and targeted therapy. Read more here.Migraine in Women: The Role of Hormones and Their Impact on Migraine: A review in Frontiers in Neurology (PMC) explores how estrogen and progesterone modulate pain sensitivity, cortical excitability, and vascular reactivity, contributing to higher migraine prevalence in women. Read the article here.Migraine Associated with Menstruation: An Overlooked Trigger: A 2021 review in Frontiers in Neurology highlights that menstruation is one of the most under-recognized migraine triggers, emphasizing the biological role of estrogen decline and prostaglandin activity. Read the study here.Menstrual Migraine: A Review of Current and Developing Evidence: A 2018 PubMed-indexed review discusses emerging evidence that hormonal withdrawal, serotonergic fluctuations, and altered pain processing underlie menstrual migraine. Learn more here.Menstrual Migraine Is Caused by Estrogen Withdrawal: Revisiting the Evidence: A 2023 study in The Journal of Headache and Pain supports estrogen withdrawal as the primary hormonal driver of menstrual migraine, redefining its diagnostic and treatment framework. Read the article here.Menstrual Migraine Treatment and Prevention: The American Migraine Foundation provides practical tips on cycle-tracking, short-term prevention, and hormone stabilization to reduce migraine intensity and frequency. Read more

Are your migraines actually a side effect of perfectionism?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores the hidden connection between the pressure to control everything and the body’s pain response. Through both neuroscience and Eastern medicine, you’ll discover why the relentless drive to “get it right” can quietly keep your nervous system in survival mode.You’ll learn: 💡 How perfectionist tendencies create chronic neurological stress that lowers your migraine threshold 💡 Why the need for control often roots back to fear, grief, or unmet emotional safety—and how awareness helps you release it 💡 Tools from neuroscience and Traditional Chinese Medicine to loosen control without losing your sense of self 💡 How softening the mind’s grip can actually strengthen your body’s resilienceThis episode is for anyone who feels the constant hum of pressure beneath their migraines—the achievers, the caretakers, the ones who never rest until everything is perfect. Healing begins not in doing more, but in learning how to let go.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:Perfectionism and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: Pressing Issues and Promising Research Directions, Clinical Psychology Review (2022):This review highlights how perfectionism, rigid self-standards, and emotional suppression increase vulnerability to distress and how these psychological patterns overlap with migraine triggers such as stress, rumination, and nervous-system dysregulation. Read more here.Perfectionism, Worry, Rumination, and Distress: A Meta-Analysis: A 2019 meta-analysis in Personality and Individual Differences by Xie Y., Kong Y., and Yang J. confirmed that perfectionistic thinking strongly predicts worry and rumination—mechanisms that sustain emotional distress and somatic tension, relevant to migraine chronification. Read more here.Migraine: Multiple Processes, Complex Pathophysiology: A 2015 review in The Journal of Neuroscience by Burstein R., Noseda R., and Borsook D. described migraine as a multisystem disorder involving sensory, emotional, and vascular networks—bridging psychological stress and neural sensitization. Learn more here.Chronic Migraine Pathophysiology and Treatment: A 2021 article in Frontiers in Pain Research by Mungoven T.J. et al. outlined the neuroinflammatory and neuroplastic changes that maintain chronic migraine, emphasizing how behavioral and emotional regulation affect pain pathways. Read the full article here.Migraine – A Common, Chronic Neurologic Disorder: A 2022 review in Nature Reviews Disease Primers summarized current understanding of migraine’s complex biology, including genetics, cortical excitability, and environmental stressors, positioning migraine as a systemic neurobehavioral disorder. Read more hereDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for providing medical advice. Always consult your healthcare...

Ever landed in a new time zone and felt like your head was playing catch-up while your body begged for rest?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme unpacks how travel and jet lag can throw your body’s rhythm off balance—and trigger migraines when you least expect it.Whether you’re crossing oceans or just changing daylight hours, this episode gives you practical tools to keep your brain steady and your energy grounded.You’ll discover: ✈️ How time-zone shifts confuse your body clock, cortisol rhythm, and melatonin cycle—creating the perfect storm for migraine vulnerability 🌙 Rituals to protect your sleep–wake rhythm before, during, and after travel, so your nervous system can recalibrate faster 🌏 The Eastern-medicine view on movement, fatigue, and why disconnection from Earth’s energy makes us more sensitive to pain and imbalance 🧘‍♀️ Simple grounding techniques—from breathwork to mindful eating—that help your body find home, wherever you areWhether you’re a frequent flyer or just planning your next getaway, this episode helps you travel without fear—staying calm, aligned, and migraine-resilient on the move.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:Association with Social Jetlag and Time Preference of Migraine Attack – Journal of Sleep Medicine, 2019: This pilot study found that migraine sufferers with a preference for a particular time of day for attacks had lower social jet lag and earlier circadian timing, linking sleep-wake misalignment with migraine susceptibility. Read the full study here. Migraine and Sleep — An Unexplained Association? – Int J Mol Sci, 2021: Waliszewska-Prosół et al. reviewed how migraine and sleep disorders share anatomical structures and mechanisms—such as serotonin, orexin, and melatonin pathways—highlighting the complex link between poor sleep and migraine. Read more here. Investigating the Relationship Between Sleep and Migraine in a Global Sample – J Headache Pain, 2023: A large smartphone-based dataset (11,166 users) showed that sleep interruptions and deviation from a person’s usual sleep pattern significantly predicted a migraine attack the following day, underscoring sleep stability’s role in migraine control. Read the full article here.Jet Lag: Current and Potential Therapies – PMC, 2011: This article reviewed how circadian disruption (as in jet lag) affects the nervous system and hormonal rhythms, offering relevant insights into how “travel-time shift” might trigger migraine via sleep/circadian misalignment. Read the review here.Jet Lag — What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention – Cleveland Clinic: A patient-friendly overview from the Cleveland Clinic describing how rapid time-zone changes disrupt sleep, hormones, and circadian alignment, all of which are known migraine triggers. Read morea...

What if the fear of your next migraine is the very thing keeping it alive?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme dives deep into the fear–migraine feedback loop, how the mere anticipation of pain can activate the same pathways as pain itself.We explore how chronic fear trains your brain to stay on high alert and how that hypervigilance quietly keeps your nervous system in “migraine mode.”You’ll discover: 💭 How the fear of the next attack can actually spark the next attack, and the science behind that feedback loop. 💭 Practical ways to interrupt the anticipation spiral so you can regain calm, control, and confidence. 💭 Why blending Eastern-medicine wisdom (the art of releasing fear through flow) with Western neuroscience (the science of neuroplasticity and safety signals) creates a whole-new way out.This episode is for anyone who’s ever woken up scanning for warning signs or felt their heart race at the first twinge of pain. You’ll learn how to stop living for your migraines and start living beyond them.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:The Not So Hidden Impact of Interictal Burden in Migraine: A 2022 narrative review in Frontiers in Neurology (Vincent et al.) shows that migraine has significant effects even between attacks—such as sensitivity, mood changes and balance issues—highlighting the continuous burden of the condition. Read the full review here.Altered Neural Activity to Monetary Reward/Loss Processing in Episodic Migraine: A 2019 study in Scientific Reports (Kocsel et al.) found that individuals with episodic migraine have decreased neural reactivity in the brain’s reward system when processing monetary rewards, suggesting altered neural processing beyond pain episodes. Read more here.Are Some Patient-Perceived Migraine Triggers Simply Early Manifestations of the Attack?: A 2021 review in PMC discusses how symptoms patients interpret as triggers—such as food, stress or weather—may actually be early-phase migraine indicators, shifting our understanding of “trigger” versus prelude. Read the full article here.Premonitory Symptoms in Migraine: An earlier seminal study in Neurology (2003) investigated premonitory symptoms—such as mood changes, yawning and cravings—showing how the brain shifts state before the headache phase, thus reframing migraine as a multi-phase brain event. Read the study here.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for providing medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.For women, men, and children who suffer from migraine disease, Migraine Heroes is your go-to resource for understanding, managing, and overcoming migraine attacks.We cover all types of migraines and related headaches, including primary and secondary migraines, chronic migraines, and cluster migraines. We dive deep into the complexities of migraine with aura and migraine without aura, as well as rarer forms like hemiplegic migraine, retinal migraine, and acephalgic migraine (silent

Ever feel like your migraines strike right when your hormones swing? That’s no coincidence. In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, hosted by Diane Ducarme dives how hormonal shifts, especially sudden estrogen drops, can spark migraine attacks and emotional turbulence.With a blend of neuroscience and Eastern medicine, we uncover: 💡 How to anticipate estrogen-related migraine patterns instead of being caught off guard 💡 The biology of “hormonal migraines”, what blood levels, cycles, and timing to watch 💡 How Eastern medicine interprets estrogen as an energy force that must flow harmoniously to prevent stagnation and painYou’ll also learn practical tools to ride the hormonal waves with more stability — from nutrition and rest to emotional release and rhythm tracking. Whether you’re in your reproductive years, perimenopause, or post menopause, this episode helps you tune in to your body’s natural signals and restore hormonal flow before the next migraine hits.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:Role of Estrogens in Menstrual Migraine: A 2022 review in Frontiers in Neurology explained how fluctuations in estrogen levels—particularly rapid drops before menstruation—trigger neurovascular changes that sensitize pain pathways and promote migraine attacks. Read the full overview here.Menstrual Migraine Is Caused by Estrogen Withdrawal: A 2023 paper in The Journal of Headache and Pain presented evidence that estrogen withdrawal, rather than low absolute levels, is the main hormonal trigger for menstrual migraine, emphasizing timing over concentration. Read more here.The Complex Relationship Between Estrogen and Migraines: A Scoping Review: A 2021 systematic review in Systematic Reviews (BMC) synthesized decades of research showing that both rising and falling estrogen levels can influence migraine risk, highlighting individual hormonal sensitivity as a key factor. Explore the review here.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for providing medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.For women, men, and children who suffer from migraine disease, Migraine Heroes is your go-to resource for understanding, managing, and overcoming migraine attacks.We cover all types of migraines and related headaches, including primary and secondary migraines, chronic migraines, and cluster migraines. We dive deep into the complexities of migraine with aura and migraine without aura, as well as rarer forms like hemiplegic migraine, retinal migraine, and acephalgic migraine (silent migraine). Our discussions also extend to cervicogenic headaches, ice pick headaches, and pressure headaches, which often mimic migraine or contribute to overall migraine burden.

Ever feel like your body is carrying something your mind hasn’t fully processed yet? Like your pain might be speaking the language your heart never got to?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores the intimate connection between grief, emotion, and migraine pain. Drawing on both neuroscience and Eastern medicine, this conversation reveals how emotional blockages can manifest as physical symptoms — and how releasing what’s been held inside can lighten not just your mood, but your migraine load.You’ll discover: 💔 How grief — not only from loss, but from unmet expectations, transitions, or emotional wounds — can become a hidden migraine trigger. 💡 The neuroscience behind emotional suppression and how it sensitizes your pain circuits. 🌬️ The Eastern medicine view of grief as stagnation of energy and why restoring flow can ease both heart and head. 🌱 Three gentle, practical ways to begin releasing held emotion so your body can start to recalibrate toward balance and relief.If you’ve ever felt that your migraines carry emotional weight — this episode will help you begin to listen, release, and heal.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:Behavioral and psychological factors in individuals with migraine without psychiatric comorbidities: A 2022 study in The Journal of Headache and Pain found that even migraine patients without diagnosed psychiatric disorders showed higher levels of anxiety sensitivity, sleep disturbances, and pain catastrophizing—highlighting how emotional and behavioral traits link to migraine progression. Read more here.The impact of pain-related emotions on migraine: A 2020 article in Scientific Reports revealed that emotional responses to pain—such as anxiety about pain and catastrophizing—significantly influence migraine disability and frequency, underscoring the role of emotion regulation in migraine care. Read more here.Grief: A Brief History of Research on How Body, Mind, and Brain Adapt: A review in PMC outlined how prolonged grief activates neural, immune, and physiological stress systems—offering a parallel to how chronic migraine may trigger maladaptive stress responses in body and brain. Read more here.Understanding Migraine through the Lens of Maladaptive Stress Responses: A Model Disease of Allostatic Load: A 2012 review published via ScienceDirect explored how migraine can represent a failure of the brain’s stress-adaptation system (allostatic load), linking repeated stress, physiological wear-and-tear, and migraine onset. Read the full review here.Study Shows That Chronic Grief Activates Pleasure Areas of the Brain – UCLA Health: A 2021 summary from UCLA Health described how unresolved grief engages brain reward and stress circuits—offering insight into how emotional trauma may alter neural pathways also implicated in chronic pain and migraine. Read more here.Psychological approaches for migraine...

It’s simple, golden, and ancient — yet often overlooked. That single teaspoon of olive oil first thing in the morning can do more for your migraine health than you might imagine. From calming inflammation to grounding your nervous system, this Mediterranean ritual carries centuries of wisdom in one small sip.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores why olive oil is more than a kitchen staple — it’s a quiet ally for migraine warriors. We’ll uncover the science behind its anti-inflammatory powers and the Eastern philosophy that views this golden liquid as nourishment for both body and mind.You’ll discover: 💛 Why that small spoon of olive oil can calm inflammation that often sets off migraine attacks 💛 How the quality of your olive oil : cold-pressed, unfiltered, golden — matters more than you think 💛 How, from an Eastern lens, olive oil nourishes the liver, harmonizes Qi, and grounds your nervous system before your day even beginsThis episode blends modern research and ancient wisdom to help you reconnect with a healing ritual that’s both powerful and peaceful — a daily reminder that small, intentional acts can steady the whole system.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:Ibuprofen-Like Anti-Inflammatory Activity in Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (Beauchamp et al., 2005 – Phytochemistry): This study discovered that oleocanthal, a phenolic compound in extra-virgin olive oil, mimics the anti-inflammatory action of ibuprofen—offering a natural way to calm pain pathways linked to migraines. Read more here.Mediterranean Diet Adherence & Migraine Outcomes (2021 – Nutrition Journal): This cross-sectional study found that people who followed a Mediterranean dietary pattern—rich in olive oil—experienced fewer, shorter, and less severe migraines, reinforcing its anti-inflammatory benefits for brain health. Learn more here.Olive Oil Phenolics & Mitochondrial Function (2022 – Cells): This review highlights how olive-oil-derived phenolic compounds protect mitochondria, reduce oxidative stress, and support energy metabolism—key mechanisms for reducing migraine frequency and intensity. Read here.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for providing medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.For women, men, and children who suffer from migraine disease, Migraine Heroes is your go-to resource for understanding, managing, and overcoming migraine attacks.We cover all types of migraines and related headaches, including primary and secondary migraines, chronic migraines, and cluster migraines. We dive deep into the complexities of migraine with aura and migraine without aura, as well as rarer forms like hemiplegic migraine, retinal migraine, and acephalgic migraine (silent migraine). Our discussions also extend to cervicogenic headaches, ice pick headaches, and pressure headaches, which often mimic migraine or contribute to overall migraine burden.

That moment when the world tilts, spins, or sways — even though you’re perfectly still — can feel terrifying. Vertigo doesn’t just make you dizzy; it shakes your sense of safety and control. But what if these sensations weren’t random at all? What if they were your brain’s way of asking for balance?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme unpacks the intricate link between vertigo and migraine — and reveals what your body is trying to communicate when the ground feels unsteady. Blending modern neuroscience with the grounding principles of Eastern medicine, you’ll learn how to find stillness inside the spin.You’ll discover: 💫 Why vertigo often appears before, during, or after a migraine attack — and what it’s really trying to tell you 💫 The science behind that spinning, falling, or floating feeling — and how your brain and inner ear lose sync 💫 How ancient Eastern wisdom restores grounding and flow to bring your world back into balance This episode isn’t about fear; it’s about understanding. When you learn to listen to what vertigo is trying to say, you don’t just stop spinning — you start healing.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:Vestibular Migraine: An Update: A 2024 review in Current Opinion in Neurology summarized the latest research on vestibular migraine, including mechanisms of sensory integration, triggers, and treatment progress using both pharmacologic and behavioral therapies. Read the full review here.Vestibular Migraine Cohort Study: A 2021 study in The Journal of Headache and Pain followed a large cohort of migraine patients and found that vestibular symptoms—such as spinning sensations and imbalance—often precede headache onset, reshaping diagnostic timelines. Explore the study here.Altered Blood Flow in Migraine-Related Vertigo: A 2019 article in Cephalalgia revealed that patients with migraine-associated vertigo experience altered blood flow in the cerebellum and brainstem, offering new clues into how circulation changes may trigger dizziness. Learn more here.Can Migraines Cause Vertigo? A 2020 Northwestern Medicine feature explained how migraine can disturb the vestibular system—responsible for balance—resulting in vertigo, nausea, and spatial disorientation even in the absence of headache pain. Read more here.Effects of Vestibular Rehabilitation for Migraine-Associated Vertigo: A 2021 study from the National Library of Medicine showed that vestibular rehabilitation therapy can reduce dizziness, improve gait stability, and enhance quality of life for migraine patients. Review the findings here.Neuroplastic Effects of Vestibular Rehabilitation: A 2020 paper in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience demonstrated that vestibular therapy not only retrains balance but also promotes neuroplastic changes in the brain’s sensory and motion pathways. Read the full articlea...

You’re doing all the right things—so why does your body still rebel? The answer might be hiding in the additives your food won’t tell you about.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme uncovers how everyday additives and preservatives—often hiding behind friendly labels—can silently hijack your hormones and inflame your nervous system.You’ll discover: 🧪 How common food additives disrupt hormonal balance and fuel inflammation ⚖️ Why your endocrine system is far more sensitive than most nutrition labels admit 🌿 How both Western science and Eastern medicine guide you to detox from the invisible noise of modern foodWe’ll explore how synthetic stabilizers, flavor enhancers, and preservatives create “chemical confusion” inside your body—and how gentle, real-food choices can restore your natural rhythm.This episode is your invitation to clear the interference, rebalance your hormones, and reclaim your calm, resilient energy.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:Additives in Processed Foods as a Potential Source of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals: A 2024 review in Journal of Xenobiotics (Paramasivam A, Murugan R, Jeraud M et al.) highlighted how food additives like phthalates, bisphenol A and artificial sweeteners in ultra-processed foods may act as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and interfere with hormone systems. Read the full review here.Consensus on the Key Characteristics of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals: A 2020 statement in Nature Reviews Endocrinology (La Merrill MA et al.) defined ten key characteristics (KCs) of EDCs that help identify how chemicals disrupt hormonal pathways—including those relevant to brain, pain, mood and migraine vulnerability. Read more here. Endocrine-Active and Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds in Food Packaging: A 2023 article in Science of The Total Environment (Stiefel C et al.) investigated how chemicals in food packaging leach into processed foods as endocrine-active compounds, potentially influencing nervous-system sensitivity, pain modulation and migraine triggers. Read the article hereUltra-Processed Diets and Endocrine Disruption: A 2025 open-access review in Cancers (Fajkić A et al.) examined how ultra-processed food intake is linked to endocrine disruption—via altered metabolism, hormone signalling and inflammatory pathways—and how this may underlie chronic illness patterns including migraine. Read the review here. The Connection Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Endocrine Disruptors: A January 2022 article by the STOP Obesity Alliance discussed the overlapping roles of ultra-processed foods, food additives and endocrine-disrupting chemicals in modern health problems—highlighting systemic links between diet, hormone balance, inflammation and migraine risk. Read the article

In this illuminating episode of Migraine Heroes, hosted by Diane Ducarme sits down with Dr. Kat Bodden, a naturopathic doctor from Portland, Oregon, who specializes in environmental medicine and toxin-related illness. Together, they explore how environmental toxins—from household products, plastics, mold, and air pollution—can contribute to migraines and other chronic symptoms.Dr. Kat explains that while we live in a world saturated with chemicals, we still hold the power to create safer, healthier spaces. Using her “body as a bucket” analogy, she describes how toxins accumulate over time—eventually overflowing into symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and migraine pain. Her approach focuses on two empowering strategies: 1️⃣ Stop adding toxins: Reduce exposure at home. 2️⃣ Detoxify naturally: Support the body through gentle daily habits and stress reduction.🏡 Key TakeawaysShoes-off policy: Keeps outdoor pesticides and pollutants from entering your home.Safer cookware: Skip Teflon and plastic; choose cast iron, stainless steel, or ceramic.No heating in plastic: Store only cooled food in plastic containers.Ventilate while cooking: Indoor air can be 80–90× more polluted than outdoor air.Personal care & cleaning products:Go fragrance-free—synthetic scents often contain hormone-disrupting phthalates.Check items with the EWG Healthy Living App.Use simple cleaners: vinegar, lemon, or Castile soap.Laundry tips: Skip dryer sheets and softeners—use wool dryer balls or vinegar instead.Mold awareness: Mold can hide in drywall or ceilings and cause migraines, fatigue, and brain fog. Fix leaks, use HEPA air filters, and seek inspection if needed.Furniture & textiles: Choose natural fibers (wool, leather, jute) and vacuum regularly with HEPA filters.Plastic shower curtains: Replace with washable cloth or polyester versions.Vote with your dollar: Support transparent, ethical, and local brands making safer products.This episode reminds you that detoxification isn’t about restriction—it’s about reconnection. Every small choice you make toward a cleaner environment helps your body heal, your brain rest, and your energy rise. 🌿About Dr. Kat BoddenGrowing up in a family of healthcare providers, Kat always knew she wanted to work in medicine. Her healthcare journey began in the Emergency Department, where she quickly became disheartened by a system that merely medicated symptoms without addressing root causes. When she discovered naturopathic medicine, her life was forever changed. Today, she's immersed in the world of longevity medicine—not just helping people live longer, but live better with vibrant health and purpose. Kat's approach goes beyond treating symptoms; she serves as both mentor and guide, showing her clients that self-care is healthcare and that caring for your body can be genuinely enjoyable. She delights in helping people discover that the path to wellness is filled with nourishing foods, invigorating movement, and life-affirming practices where they feel deeply nourished rather than deprived. With Kat's guidance, healthcare doesn't need to feel like a chore. To learn more about Dr. Kat Bodden, visit her website.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on

What if the key to a calmer brain wasn’t meditation or medication — but microbes?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme reveals how fermented foods and fiber may be your brain’s most natural mood stabilizers. Drawing on neuroscience and Eastern medicine, she explains how your gut-brain axis uses bacteria, fiber, and fermentation to create calm, focus, and resilience against migraines.You’ll discover: 🥢 How fermented foods and fiber nourish your microbiome — and how that directly shapes your mood, energy, and migraine threshold 🧫 The neuroscience behind how “good bacteria” quiet the brain’s pain and stress circuits 🍶 How Eastern medicine sees fermentation and fiber as Qi-builders that restore balance and healthy flow throughout the body 🌿 Practical ways to introduce these foods gently — so your gut and brain find their natural rhythm againYou’ll also hear: ✨ Why eating for your microbes could be the simplest way to stabilize your mind ✨ How to spot signs that your gut-brain connection needs more flow — not more forceThis episode blends modern science with ancient wisdom to help you calm your brain from the inside out — one bite at a time.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:Fermented Food Diet Increases Microbiome Diversity & Lowers Inflammation: A 2021 article from Stanford Medicine reported that a diet rich in fermented foods boosted gut microbiome diversity and reduced markers of systemic inflammation, which may support brain-mood balance in migraine. Read more here.A Causal Effect of Gut Microbiota in the Development of Migraine: A 2023 study in The Journal of Headache and Pain found genetic evidence suggesting the gut microbiome may causally influence both migraine with aura (MA) and migraine without aura (MO), pointing to the gut-brain axis in migraine onset. Read more here.The Brain, the Eating Plate, and the Gut Microbiome: Partners in Migraine Pathogenesis: A 2024 review in Nutrients examined how diet, gut microbiota and brain function interlink, highlighting pathways of inflammation and neurotransmitter metabolism relevant to migraine. Read the full review here.Elucidating the Specific Mechanisms of the Gut-Brain Axis: A review in Journal of Neuroinflammation (2025) outlined how gut microbiota, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and microglial activation form a communication loop between gut and brain—mechanisms applicable to migraine’s neuroinflammatory dimension. Read more here.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for providing medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.For women, men, and children who suffer from migraine disease, Migraine Heroes is your go-to resource for understanding, managing, and overcoming migraine attacks.We cover all types of migraines and related headaches, including primary and secondary migraines, chronic migraines, and cluster migraines. We dive deep into the complexities of...

When life keeps demanding more and you keep saying yes, your body eventually says no — often through pain.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores how unspoken emotions, blurred boundaries, and chronic overextension can turn into physical symptoms. Burnout doesn’t just drain your energy — it reshapes how your brain and nervous system handle stress, making migraines harder to escape.You’ll discover:🪷 Why ignoring your limits quietly lowers your migraine threshold🪷 How burnout rewires your brain’s stress response—and traps you in migraine loops🪷 How to rebuild boundaries that protect not just your time, but your nervous systemBlending neuroscience, psychology, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, this episode reveals how listening to your body’s earliest whispers may be the most powerful migraine prevention tool you have. Because before the pain arrives, there are signs — subtle tension, restlessness, emotional exhaustion — the body’s way of asking for pause and presence. When you begin to honor those signals instead of silencing them, healing no longer feels like control—it becomes connection.✨ Tune in to rediscover how balance, rest, and boundaries can become your body’s greatest allies in migraine recovery.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:Early Maladaptive Schemas in Headache Patients: A 2024 study in Scientific Reports found that people with chronic headaches often display deeply rooted thought patterns—known as maladaptive schemas—that heighten stress and emotional reactivity, reinforcing migraine cycles. Read the full article here.Emotional Regulation and Migraine: A 2019 article in Cephalalgia demonstrated that migraine sufferers often struggle with regulating emotions, particularly anger and fear, revealing how emotional processing directly influences migraine frequency and intensity. Learn more here.Psychological Traits and Emotional Burden in Migraine: A 2019 study in The Journal of Headache and Pain highlighted that high levels of neuroticism, anxiety, and low emotional resilience significantly increase migraine disability and stress sensitivity. Explore the study here.Protect Your Brain from Stress: A 2023 Harvard Health Publishing article explained how chronic stress alters neural pathways and increases inflammation—mechanisms closely tied to migraine onset and mood disorders. Read more here.Migraine as Psychobiological Adaptation: A 2016 review in The Journal of Headache and Pain proposed that migraine may serve as a protective neurobiological mechanism against overstimulation, reflecting how the brain adapts to emotional and environmental stressors. Discover more here.Emotional Traits and Headache Susceptibility: A 2021 study in Frontiers in Psychology revealed that individuals with heightened emotional sensitivity and poor coping styles experience more frequent headaches, supporting the link between emotional...

That juicy tomato in your salad or the spicy kick of your favorite peppers — could they be quietly turning up your pain dial?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores the controversial role of the nightshade family — tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and potatoes — in migraine and chronic pain. Are they healing, harmful, or simply misunderstood?In this episode, you’ll learn: 🍅 How nightshades might influence inflammation, nerve sensitivity, and your overall pain threshold — and when they’re likely guilty 🌶️ The science behind alkaloids, solanine, and how they can affect pain signaling and gut integrity 🍆 What Traditional Chinese Medicine reveals about the energetic nature of these foods — from their heat to their tendency to stagnate Qi 🥔 A practical, gentle protocol to test your sensitivity at home — so you can make confident choices instead of guessingThis episode blends Western neuroscience and Eastern food energetics to help you understand how your body responds — without fear, just clarity.If you’ve ever felt worse after a tomato-based meal or noticed a pattern with spicy foods, this one’s for you.🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.comReferences:What’s the Deal with Nightshade Vegetables? A Cleveland Clinic article explained how nightshades like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants contain alkaloids that may trigger inflammation or joint pain in sensitive individuals—though most people tolerate them well. Read more here.Nightshade Vegetables and Gut Health: A 2023 PubMed study examined whether nightshade compounds aggravate gut symptoms in people with functional or inflammatory bowel conditions, suggesting they can worsen symptoms in certain sensitive groups. Explore the research here.Nightshade Vegetables and Inflammation: A Healthline review discussed how solanine and other natural alkaloids in nightshades may promote inflammation for some but provide antioxidants and nutrients for others, emphasizing the need for personalized diets. Learn more here.Tomatoes and Migraine Attacks: Unveiling the Mechanism: A Migraine Buddy article explored how tomatoes—rich in histamine and lectins—may act as migraine co-triggers by affecting vascular tone, inflammation, and nervous system sensitivity. Read the full article here.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for providing medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.For women, men, and children who suffer from migraine disease, Migraine Heroes is your go-to resource for understanding, managing, and overcoming migraine attacks.We cover all types of migraines and related headaches, including primary and secondary migraines, chronic migraines, and cluster migraines. We dive deep into the complexities of migraine with aura and migraine without aura, as well as rarer forms like hemiplegic migraine, retinal migraine, and acephalgic migraine (silent migraine). Our discussions also extend to cervicogenic headaches,...

What if one side of your body suddenly stopped moving — and your doctor said, “It’s a migraine”?Hemiplegic migraines are rare, disorienting, and often confused with strokes. They challenge everything you think you know about how your brain, body, and energy connect.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, hosted by Diane Ducarme, we explore the science and the story behind this rare form of migraine — one that blurs the line between neurology and mystery. Together, we look at how the body can temporarily lose its flow, and how to gently help it find its rhythm again.In this episode, you’ll learn: 🧠 Why hemiplegic migraines can mimic a stroke — and what’s really happening inside the brain when movement suddenly halts. 🧠 How to recognize this distinct form of migraine and approach it with calm, clarity, and confidence instead of panic. 🧠 How Traditional Chinese Medicine interprets this “split” as a temporary loss of flow between Yin and Yang — and how restoring movement of Qi and Blood can help you recover balance.Because understanding what feels frightening at first can become the very thing that restores trust in your body again.References:Diagnostic and Therapeutic Aspects of Hemiplegic Migraine: A 2020 review in Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry (BMJ) detailed how hemiplegic migraine mimics stroke and explored diagnostic strategies and preventive treatments for both familial and sporadic forms. Read the full article here.Hemiplegic Migraine – StatPearls Overview: A comprehensive NCBI Bookshelf entry explaining the symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and management of hemiplegic migraine, emphasizing how temporary paralysis and aura distinguish it from other migraine types. Read more here.Cleveland Clinic: Understanding Hemiplegic Migraine: A 2024 Cleveland Clinic resource describing hemiplegic migraine symptoms, triggers, and recovery timelines, highlighting the importance of emergency evaluation due to its stroke-like presentation. Learn more here.Fremanezumab in Hemiplegic Migraine – Case Report: A 2024 case study in PubMed documented successful use of the CGRP inhibitor fremanezumab to reduce the frequency and intensity of hemiplegic migraine attacks. Explore the study here.Hemiplegic Migraine as a Stroke Mimic: A 2022 Stroke journal article from the American Heart Association analyzed imaging findings in hemiplegic migraine, illustrating how it can resemble acute ischemic stroke and why careful differential diagnosis is essential. Read the paper here.Unravelling the Genetic Landscape of Hemiplegic Migraine: A 2024 review in Genes (MDPI) mapped key mutations in CACNA1A, ATP1A2, and SCN1A genes, offering insight into how genetic variants influence aura, motor symptoms, and neurological sensitivity. Learn more here.Exertion and Hemiplegic Migraine Aura: A 1994 report in JAMA Neurology described cases where physical exertion triggered hemiplegic aura, providing early clinical evidence that...

Chocolate, cheese, and wine — the holy trinity of migraine “triggers.” But what if they’re not villains, after all, but messengers from your body asking you to listen more closely?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores the real story behind these indulgences — and why your reactions to them may reveal more about your brain and gut health than about the foods themselves.We blend neuroscience, gut microbiome research, and Eastern medicine wisdom to uncover how pleasure and balance coexist — even in the migraine world.You’ll discover: 🍷 Why chocolate, cheese, and wine aren’t always the triggers you think they are — and what the latest science really says 🧀 How your brain chemistry and gut bacteria might decide whether a glass of wine soothes you… or sparks chaos 🍫 How Traditional Chinese Medicine reframes indulgence — not as guilt, but as balance and harmony in your QiYou’ll also learn: ✨ Why what feels like a “trigger” might actually be a signal of imbalance waiting to be restored ✨ How to bring back pleasure — mindfully — without fear of painThis episode will help you move beyond restriction and reconnect with your body’s intelligence — so every bite and sip can become an act of awareness, not anxiety.References: The Evidence for Diet as a Treatment in Migraine: A 2024 review in Nutrients analyzed dietary approaches such as ketogenic, low-glycemic, and elimination diets, finding that targeted nutrition can reduce migraine frequency by improving mitochondrial and inflammatory balance. Read the full article here.Chocolate and Migraine: Evidence Review: A 2020 study in The Journal of Headache and Pain concluded that while chocolate is frequently blamed as a migraine trigger, most evidence suggests it acts as a pre-migraine craving rather than a true cause. Learn more here.Diet, Gut Microbiota, and Amine Metabolism: A 2023 paper in Frontiers in Nutrition explored how gut bacteria and dietary amines—especially histamine and tyramine—affect brain inflammation and pain pathways, linking gut health directly to migraine susceptibility. Explore the research here.Diamine Oxidase Supplementation in Migraine Patients: A 2019 study in Clinical Nutrition showed that supplementing with diamine oxidase (DAO) significantly reduced migraine duration and intensity in patients with histamine intolerance. Read the study here.Alcohol and Migraine: Mechanisms and Triggers: A 2008 article in The Journal of Headache and Pain revealed that alcohol—particularly red wine—can provoke migraines through histamine release, vasodilation, and neurotransmitter imbalance, though reactions vary by individual. Discover more here.Histamine and Histamine Intolerance: A 2023 review in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition explained how impaired histamine breakdown due to low DAO enzyme activity can trigger headaches and other migraine-related symptoms. Read the full review...