Migraines Are More Than Headaches: Root Causes, Triggers & Relief with Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett
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In Episode 674 of It’s Bizzy, I sit down with Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, a board-certified neurologist, Stanford-trained physician, TEDx speaker, and founder of Migraine Relief Code. Dr. Barrett is also the author of Decode Your Migraine, a book focused on helping people better understand the biology behind migraine and explore more personalized solutions.
Migraines are not just headaches—and for many people, they can completely disrupt work, relationships, sleep, and everyday life.
I have a personal connection to this topic. I experienced migraines when I was younger, and my sister has dealt with debilitating migraines for years, so I wanted to understand why migraines happen, why they can be so difficult to treat, and what people can do when they feel like they have tried everything.
Dr. Barrett explains why a migraine is never really “just a headache,” what may be happening beneath the surface, and why she believes looking at root causes can be so important.
We talk about:
· Common migraine root causes and contributing factors
· Genetics and precision medicine
· Hormones and migraine
· Nutrient deficiencies
· Gut health and inflammation
· Food sensitivities and migraine triggers
· Alcohol and its effect on sleep and the brain
· Hydration and electrolytes
· Environmental toxins and plastics
· Why triggers may not be the whole story
· When it is time to see a neurologist
· New developments in migraine treatment
· What to do when you feel like nothing has worked
Dr. Barrett also shares her “bucket” analogy for understanding migraine triggers and explains why building resilience in the body may be more useful than simply trying to avoid one trigger after another.
If you or someone you love lives with migraine, this conversation offers a different way of thinking about what may be driving the symptoms and where to begin looking for answers.
Learn more about Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, Migraine Relief Code, and her book Decode Your Migraine through the links included in this episode.
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