How to Stop Headaches Using Science-Based Approaches
from Huberman Lab
by Scicomm Media
Published: Mon Feb 06 2023
Show Notes
In this episode, I discuss the causes and treatments of different types of headaches, including tension headaches, migraines, sinus and cluster headaches, as well as menstrual and other hormone-based headaches. I describe how to distinguish between the different headache types and how to select the right treatment, including prescription-based and non-prescription-based treatments, behavioral and nutrition-based approaches. I also explain the evidence and mechanisms supporting the use of omega-3 fatty acids, high dose creatine, peppermint oil, turmeric, acupuncture and more. Additionally, I touch on traumatic brain injury, the causes of photophobia, aura, and the link between spicy foods and thunderclap headaches. By the end of this episode, listeners and viewers will have a comprehensive understanding of headaches, their types and the best way to prevent and stop them.
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Timestamps
()Headache
()Sponsor: LMNT
()Headache Sources: Muscle Tension; Blood Flow & Meninges
()Headache Sources: Neurons; Inflammation & Sinus Headache
()3 Neuron Types, Pain, Tension Headaches
()Sponsor: AG1
()Tension Headaches
()Migraine Headaches, Aura, Photophobia
()Cluster Headaches
()Hormone-Based Headaches, Menstrual Cycle & Menopause
()Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Headache, Baseline Health
()Tool: Headache Treatment, Creatine Monohydrate & TBI
()InsideTracker
()Headache Treatment, Omega-3 & Omega-6 Fatty Acids (Linolic Acid)
()Tool: Omega-3 Supplementation, Omega-6 Fatty Acids & Inflammation
()Hormone Headache Treatment & Omega-3s
()Tool: Aura, Photophobia & Offsetting with Red Light
()Tool: Tension Headache & Botox Treatment
()Tool: Alternative Headache Treatments, Peppermint Oil, Menthol
()Tool: Tension Headaches Treatment & Acupuncture
()Tool: Migraine & Herbal Treatment, Caffeine Timing
()Tool: Migraine Treatments & Curcumin (Turmeric)
()Carolina Reaper Pepper & Thunderclap Headache
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Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac