Big thanks for what you do and particularly this episode. As a sufferer of chronic migraine for the last few years I've struggled with the treatments and explanations out there. It can be horribly frustrating, debilitating, and sometimes defeating. You find lots of treatments that don't work and the prescription meds feel like throwing darts in the dark with concerning side effects and much higher costs. I like your approach to the problem and will be testing some of these treatments. I feel like I definitely learned a lot and also confirmed my understanding of other things(like why peppermint oil works). I am very grateful for the time you spent to research and publish this episode. Many, many thanks 🙏
@@elizabethwilk9615 yeah it's too bad our understanding and treatments for the disease aren't more advanced, but it's improving as can be seen with content like this. Keeps the hope up 👍
I'm another one that had horrible migraines + daily tension headache (and after this lecture, some of what I chalked up to migraines might have actually been cluster headaches). I'm grateful to Dr Huberman for this discussion! In any case, I'm truly surprised Dr Huberman didn't discuss magnesium for migraines. I found 600mg of magnesium glycinate (the form is important!), to be better than any of the prescription or non-prescription drugs. Migraine sufferers tend to have a greater need for magnesium. Magnesium is super safe with many other benefits. The other thing that was life changing, for me, was essentially going paleo. When I cut out grains, dairy and sugar my migraines dramatically reduced. I know the frustration and pain, so I really hope this helps someone figure out what could be beneficial for their headaches.
Keep shedding light in our lives Dr. Huberman. I believe you are making a great contribution to us. Edit: forgot to say thanks and remind you that you've helped me make positive changes in my way of life. Lots of information, lots of it...
I’ve suffered from tension headaches for the past 17 years. I’ve spent thousands on chiropractic treatment, equipment, special chairs, pillows, braces, on and on. They never worked. My posture and my computer job were always seen as the problem, but I never felt that was right. I’ve got friends with much worse posture that spend much more time on the computer in much worse chairs that haven’t experienced a headache in their entire life! Thanks to the Creatine, DHA, and peppermint oil I’ve gone from 4 debilitating headaches a week to 1 headache a MONTH, currently. I fear jinxing it, but this has worked better than any stretches or adjustments that I’ve had. It’s incredible how life changing it can be to read a book for more than an hour without being worried that I’ll be paying the price later. Just, thanks so much. Keep up the great work, please. One tip: check to make sure the fish oil you get has more DHA than EPA. I was using Mega Red and it didn’t work, then I checked the percentages and found out why.
Never thought a neuroscientist would be changing my life like that. I never even listened to the doctors I had made appointments to see. Thanks, Dr Huberman!
0:35: 💡 Headaches are a common and debilitating condition, but understanding the underlying biology can help in selecting the best treatment options. 11:26: 🧠 Vasodilation and muscular tension can both cause headaches due to limited space in the brain. 22:50: 💡 Understanding the different types of headaches can help identify the specific type and determine the appropriate treatment. 33:50: 💊 Taking Athletic Greens can provide the probiotics and essential nutrients needed for gut health. 44:50: 😷 Herpes infection in the eye can be dangerous and should be seen by an ophthalmologist, while inflammation in the nose region is common. 56:12: 🧠 Traumatic brain injuries and concussions are not limited to sports, but can also occur in car accidents, construction work, and other types of work. 1:06:43: 💡 The study hypothesizes that increasing creatine stores in the brain can improve cognitive function. 1:18:17: 📚 A study on the relationship between omega-3 fatty acids and headaches in the US population, including a large number of participants and controlling for various factors. 1:29:46: 💊 Omega-3 fatty acids, available as supplements and prescription drugs, have potent analgesic effects and cardiovascular improvements. 1:41:36: 💡 Using red light bulbs can help reduce the pain and pressure caused by photophobia and allow individuals to stay awake. 1:52:27: 🔬 A study investigated the neurophysiological and experimental effects of peppermint and eucalyptus oil preparations on headache parameters. 2:03:45: ✨ Acupuncture has been shown to greatly reduce pain by activating sensory pathways and deactivating motor pathways. 2:15:26: ! Curcumin, also known as turmeric, has anti-inflammatory properties and can affect hormonal pathways, including the synthesis of dihydrotestosterone. Recap by Tammy AI
Neck training is like magic to my headaches. Slouching of the shoulders with forward head posture have created a terrible imbalance in my neck where my suboccipitals are short and tight and my deep cervical flexors are long and weak, causing headaches regularly. Also, I believe forward head posture naturally opens up your jaw, leading to TMJ disorders. Neck training improves quality of life like no other thing I've experienced.
@@sobean9309 Of course man. My main exercise are chin tucks. That's what's gonna make you feel the best. However resistance is a must for me, so here's what I do. It gets complicated so bear with me. I got an Iron Neck Alpha Harness (or any harness that has a hanging clip in the front), a set of flat resistance bands, a couple carabiners and strap. Get the lightest resistance band, clip it to the front clip of the harness, clip the strap to the other end of the resistance band, and now wrap the whole thing over your head towards the back of your head. The strap should be long enough that it reaches your mid to lower back so that you can grab it with your hand. You should feel the device pulling your upwards, hinging on the back of your head. Now perform the chin tuck fighting against the resistance band. Also I don't use the chin strap since it gets in the way of the chin tucks. So I do: Day A: 5 min stretch 4x Resistance chin tucks (chin tuck to 10 sec hold, release tension to work full range of motion, chin tuck to 10 sec hold, etc, as many reps as good form allow (usually around 10 reps)) 4x weighted neck extensions (most important factor is keeping the chin tucked, amount of weight is secondary) Day B: 5 min stretch 4x laying, unweighted neck raise (chin tucked primary concern, working slow through the motions) 4x laying, weighted side neck raises Hope that helps, the chin tucks are magical I swear. The device is worth it.
@@icampabadals I have craniocervical instability that causes me to have problems with brain pressure. Chin tucks and fixing my posture saved my life after 30+ years of forward head posture.
I’ve been having migraines since 2004. I discovered so much from this podcast that has already been SUPER helpful ♥️ I cannot express my gratitude enough, thank you for educating us 🤙🏻
I've been suffering from migraines with aura that make me unable to function for 1-2 days from enormous headaches to migraine hangovers. I'm very thankful for what you do. I can't wait to watch this podcast
I suffer from a daily persistent headache. A singular headache that began 3 years ago and has not stopped. This type of headache is the least understood and least spoken of or studied. People often ask me if my “headaches” are better and I always have to correct them… it’s ONE single headache that began and has not stopped. Day in day out that has yet to respond to any sort of medication. I am not alone. Some people have suffered much much longer than I have… some 30 or 40 years or more. With one headache. Just want to put that awareness out there… and let others who suffer know that I know your pain too.
"Been suffering from Migraine - which is NOT just a "headache" but a debilitating neurological disorder - for decades. Great to see you covering this. Odd Note: Living at Sea Level is worse. Full/New Moons are legit triggers, so is high emotionality /stress (anger, excitement, anxiety, joy, PMS ), over-exertion in Exercise (competition). Migraines that can't be aborted with Triptans or other meds - can bring on Severe Agony, violent Nausea, Dry Heaves, Suicidal Ideation, Confusion, Visual Impairment. The Attack can last 2-3 days. The warning "Prodrome" can be 24 hours prior to Attack: Euphoria/Excitement/Depression/Agitation/Fatigue/Cold Nose/Hot Ears/Sinus Stuffiness. Takes a day or 2 to Recover. Fun Times. (*Triptans FTW!)
There's only a handful of guys that are capable of making science cool and interesting to the mainstream and Andrew is definitely one of them. And he used to skate making him even more badass
Thank you so much for this podcast. I am so glad you mentioned migraines in women, I once told a doctor that my migraines stopped after giving birth to my 3 children. He then said "then they were not migraines" I have had only one migraine in the past 38 years. Such a relief from the pain and such a relief to hear I am not nuts. Thanks again
As someone who has suffered from cluster headaches since I was a kid. I can without a doubt say it is the most excruciating pain I've ever felt in my life. Sometimes it's to the point where I have thoughts like I'd rather be dead than feel this pain. The only thing that gets me through it Is knowing it will eventually pass although it often takes hours. Interesting that you mention a potential link to the cicadian rhythm. I am a male and I do sometimes wake up in the middle of the night with one of these headaches. Even more interesting, when I do get them during the day, it is almost always the day after I experienced a lack of sleep the previous night. Thank you so much for making this podcast, it has helped me to understand a lot about my headaches.
Gotta try pure oxygen and magic mushrooms. Mushrooms prevent and 02 helps the pain when there is an attack. These two thing saved me after the years of suffering from clusters.
@@poznavaoc Yea I was also desperately looking for the treatment for cluster types... :"( just came out of one, also behind the eye, also got it while sleeping, drank 4 strong pain killers and 2 coffees.. that did NOT work :P I think he said because both makes the veins widen? Although cluster he said is not the vascular pressure type he said the eye nerve inflamation.. hmmm.. anyway I'll just try all those treatments, just drank my omega 3 hehe..
For anyone out there looking for something to try, I did something that worked. I went two years with insomnia, headaches and severe brain fog. Almost 2 months ago went carnivore. Cut out everything. I only eat meat, fat, and salt and my headaches are completely gone. The first time I ate liver I felt my brain fog melt away and it told me I am vitamin deficient. The first week of upping fat (ate loads of butter) my hair and skin became so much softer and since my hair loss has slowed. I think sugar spikes from carbs and sweets are to blame, along with caffeine and other stimulants putting stress on our adrenals. I also think meat is the most nutrient dense food, and that fat is far more important for our hormones and brain function than what is let on. I do cheat sometimes and everytime I do I feel like dog butt. All the bloating and anguish comes back. I know it is extreme but if you are suffering like I was, I understand the desperation to try anything.
As many reactions already have covered the gist of how amazing this episode was, I'm just gonna leave a big thank you. I had literally tears running down my cheecks when you started explaining the depth of how migraines work. I finally felt like someone understood. (I feel most doctors just guess.) Thank you thank you for your in-depth work explained in laymans terms. I will apply your advice. Keep up your amazing work.
Thank you so much for covering cluster headaches. I went undiagnosed for years thinking I had “migraines” because this isn’t common knowledge. This information will help so many people.
I'm just discovering that I might be experiencing cluster headaches and not migraines as well. I never knew anyone's headaches *didn't* feel like they were coming from within? Do you know of any treatments for them? That's the only thing that was missing from this episode, unless I didn't understand!
@@Joe-fi4hv Unfortunately he did not. He did a good job of describing the clusters and their symptoms, but although he teased that said that were some "excellent treatments," he never came back to discuss those as promised.
As someone who suffers from severe migraines since the age of 6 (now almost 33), this is a very welcoming subject! Since a few months, I started taking Tanacetum Parthenium, one pill every morning. From having 1-3 migraines every week, I now have 1 migraine attack in 2-3 weeks!! Hopefully this info can help someone as well :)
I had them since I was 13 until I was 25. Turned out I had lack of magnesium in my body. I started taking magnesium tablets 2-3 times a week and now I am 10 months without migraine.
I’ve been waiting for this episode since the very first one! Many thanks. After four decades of dealing with severe headache pain, hearing the latest science around it discussed like this is invaluable. I’ve had a lot of experience with olfactory triggers for migraine so it’s heartening to know that my peppermint, lavender and clove oil mix in the oil burner as well as for topical treatment, doesn’t fall into the arena of snake-oil treatments. Seeing as nearly every prescription medicine my neurologist has passed my way has been a failure - and I’ve tried everything including Botox, Ajovy and Emgality injections - being aware of the benefits of over-the-counter natural alternatives is wonderful. I’m going to add creatine to the Omega-3s I take daily. It would also be interesting to learn what biological/neurological mechanisms are in play with headache and gut function. Many migraineurs can talk at length about bladder and bowel issues as aura or precursors to an attack, and the debilitating nausea also associated. Also, why chemical compounds trigger migraine. I have found that I’m becoming more sensitive over time to scents as a trigger. So complex! Thanks again for this highly informative podcast. I think there’s another one on this topic waiting to be unleashed.
I think some of us are more affected by fragranced products. I honestly believe they are not good for anyone (as neuroendocrine disruptors). Some of us might have detox pathways that get more easily clogged and have a harder time dealing with the added burden of chemical fragrances. The worst offenders for me are laundry products - particularly dryer sheets and women's perfume. What about you?
I’ve also suffered from tension, migraine,and hormonal headaches for decades. Sorry to hear you suffer this because I know it sucks! Sulfites and chemical fragrances can be a trigger, so I avoid these. I also eat organic whole foods and a gluten free diet and this helps as well. I also found an amazing cranial sacral therapist who also incorporates myofascial release, and she has been very helpful in calming my nervous system, because as you know having chronic headaches is exhausting to the nervous system. I hope you continue to improve.✨
@@brookeb7994 I hear your anguish with the laundry products. Terrible lab chemical additives. I had to ask my neurologist to put out a fragrance candle he was burning once. He was taken aback 😳 I said it was either the candle’s out or he’d better pass me his wastepaper basket 🤢 Musk bases in perfumes or anything fragranced, jasmine and gardenia, bergamot, cooked fish (on and off)… the list is endless and ever expanding. Barometric pressure is also a biggie along with sun and fluorescent lighting. It’s an ever evolving state. Take care, Brooke. Invisible pain is a hard social path to travel at times. I hope you have supportive and caring people in your life ❤
No word can describe how much I'm grateful. Thank you so much for sharing that information. It's life-changing. Where I live I would've never got that information from doctors. So to know not only what to do, but also why, it is priceless. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you, Dr Huberman
Thank you for this episode! I’ve been struggling with migraines since I was 7, and saw so many specialists.. But it’s only now at 30, that I’m leaning how to manage them myself effectively, by doing research. Your podcast is amazingly helpful ❤
I had them since I was 13 until I was 25. Turned out I had lack of magnesium in my body. I started taking magnesium tablets 2-3 times a week and now I am 10 months without migraine.
Please do an episode on traumatic brain injury! As a collegiate athlete TBIs are a major concern, and many of us re looking for as much information as possible. Love the podcast.
dha-epa changed my life 15 years ago. I had all kinds of headaches described in this podcast since I was a little girl. During my 20s there was no day without pain. The only change that changed everything was adding dha-epa capsules at night and soon the pains were reduced only to the first days of the menstrual period. After my first baby this improves even more.
Takeaways: -Explains that headaches are a common issue faced by everyone at some point in their life and some people experience them more frequently than others. He further adds that headaches can have a debilitating effect on people's ability to live a normal life. The episode will focus on different types of headaches and their underlying biology, along with the available treatments for them. -Overview of different types of headaches and their underlying biology, along with best treatments for each type. -electrolytes such as sodium, magnesium, and potassium. These electrolytes are important for the proper functioning of all cells and tissues, as well as organ systems in the body. When hydration and electrolytes are present in the right quantities, it leads to better nerve and neuron function, improved mood and hormone systems, and enhanced physical endurance and strength. -The brain is protected by the meninges, which are thin fibrous tissues that act as a buffer between the brain and the dura. The dura is close to the skull but not directly touching it. The vasculature (arteries, blood vessels, and capillaries) in the area also adds to the pressure that builds up when blood vessels or arteries dilate and open, creating pressure between the brain and the tissues. The close proximity of these tissues and the tight wrapping of everything in the durable sac are some of the reasons why pressure can build up quickly and cause problems. 1. Cluster headaches -are a type of headache that result from the trigeminal nerve becoming inflamed or hyper activated. The trigeminal nerve has three branches that extend to the eye, mandible, and nasal area. When it becomes activated, people experience pain behind the eye, tearing, nasal discharge, small pupils, and other facial symptoms. The neural origin of headaches is one of three types of headache origin, the others being muscular and meningeal. -Body's response to inflammation can trigger pain mechanisms in the face and head area causing headaches with neural, muscular, meningeal, and inflammation-based origins. - When there is any kind of systemic infection or inflammation, it can easily spread to the face and head area and trigger the pain mechanisms. This can result in headaches with neural, muscular, meningeal, and inflammation-based origins. -Sensory neurons respond to stimuli in the environment and sense pain, light brushing on the skin, sound waves, photons of light, pressure within the head or gut, and pain within internal organs like the liver. Motor neurons move muscles, and modulatory neurons adjust the relationship between sensory neurons and motor neurons to determine if there will be any motor change in response to a sensory input. -modulatory neurons determine whether or not a sensory neuron will generate a motor change. -the different types of headache such as migraines, tension headaches, and cluster headaches. He also mentions the different types of treatments such as painkillers, behavioral approaches, and natural supplement based treatments. -Frequency of migraines is greater in females, with many millions affected. Prevalence is higher in females than males and not related to menstrual cycle. Pregnancy seems to be protective. Working...
Thanks, trying to get through him doing long promotions for his sponsors and the thought of watching for two hours is ironically giving me a headache 😬
Long time sufferer of headache here and now I know what kind and what to do. After 24 years of various bouts of bad headache I tried Botox and it was almost instant relief and very few headaches since. Thank you so much for a great podcast, I have a college age daughter who is suffering with them rn and I pointed her to your podcast. She was talking to a friend about you and the friend said, “not Hubberman, my mom has a crush on him!” 😂
One thing I'm surprised was not described in the video was scintillating scotoma, which is how I often experience migraine aura. It occupies a particular place in my vision, rather than "a halo around objects" as described in the video. It starts when I realize I am having trouble reading, and becomes a shimmering curved zigzag that starts very small and grows (sometimes taking up more than half of my vision) until it disappears before the headache sets in. It can be quite unsettling (and obviously distracting), almost feeling like you have been drugged or something. There are some semi-accurate images online showing how it looks, the more accurate ones make me feel nauseous just to look at, due to the association I guess... I also find that since having migraines, it feels like bright light (relative to my surroundings) stay in my vision longer, and I am constantly covering my eyes to check if a spot in my vision is just bright light lingering and will fade away, or is the beginning of a migraine aura... not fun.
Dear Andrew Huberman, thank you for everything that you do with this podcast. The products that you mention at the beginning-- the sponsors, are really interesting! Because I trust you, your knowledge & research, I trust these products as well. Please continue to introduce your listeners to quality and **** affordable stuff, in addition to all the in-depth neuroscience information (wonderfully presented in layman terms)! You must be very busy with your work, life and all that you are involved in. So Again, thank you so much! You are helping more people than you will ever be aware of!! I wish there were more people like you!
Thank you so much for doing a podcast on headaches. I’ve had chronic migraines for a long time. It’s affected every part of my life. I’m always grateful for any new information. Keep up the good work my friend.
I find your podcast one of the most impressive and effective tools for my daily practice as a doctor. There are so many things that we dont know about from medical school and residency, so listening to this podcast helps be offer my patients the most updated information and studies available, whenever something "out of the ordinary" is asked, or shall I say, something as ordinary as a headache. This podcast was AMAZING! Thank you so much. Do you have any information or data on migraine food triggers? We are taught that migraines can be triggered by chocolate, alcohol, sausages, highly processed foods? Thank you once again.
Longtime migraine sufferer here (since age 6 - I'm 41 now) and I wanted to add a few other things to consider (not because you didn't do an excellent job, but just to add some further info). It's worth looking at magnesium & other electrolytes as well as other nutrient deficiencies (iron, B vitamins, D, etc. can all have an impact). Some foods and sensory experiences (in addition to light) can also trigger migraine. If barometric pressure changes are a trigger, there are special earplugs you can buy that supposedly help (I didn't have much luck with them, but many say they do). Also, in addition to photophobia during migraine, a lot of people are also extremely sensitive to sound or movement of any kind. Finally, you touched on cluster headaches being unilateral but migraines often are as well (that's literally the etymology of the word migraine). I will often have extremely severe pain on one side or part of my head and the rest of my head feels completely fine. Another thing about migraine is that it can come along with (or even be exclusively comprised of) other effects aside from pain. I've only had aura a handful of times (and never until my 30s) and they've never come with pain (I just get scintillating scotoma). But most of my migraines are non-aura and can be EXTREMELY painful. Along with that though I usually get fatigue and significant cognitive deficits that are not just from being distracted by the pain - my brain simply does not work as well, even during the prodrome and postdrome parts where the pain is nonexistent or mild. Basically imagine brain fog with mild aphasia and sometime mood shifts as well. When my migraines get severe enough (to the point of nausea, etc.) I also frequently will have weird temperature fluctuations. Meanwhile, my best friend does get aura with pain (far less frequently overall than I do) where he partially loses vision, and last year he had a couple of incidents where he had very pronounced aphasia and tingling of the hand. It was pretty disconcerting to witness but it resolved itself within probably 20 minutes. It was interesting to hear about the impact of CGRP, as one of the prescription drug classes available for migraine (as a preventative) is a CGRP antagonist. It's a monthly injection called Aimovig (or at least, that's the one I tried - there are others available now too). For me, none of the preventatives really worked for very long if at all, and some had absolutely horrific side effects (like Topamax). A combination of nutritional and behavioral approaches for prevention + sumatriptan for acute relief are what's working for me right now.
I have migraines that start with an aura, and after that a bad headache, and inability to form normal sentences or have clear thoughts. What pretty much solved it for me is gulping down 1 or 2 glasses of water and try to relax in a dark room when I notice an aura might start. In my case it's usually triggered by exhaustion, and not drinking enough it seems, but after making sure im hydrated I only had 1 migraine in the last 3 years.
@@smithasureshholisticnutrit6287 I have a lot of triggers, and a lot of them are inconsistent (like the pressure changes that precede and coincide with rain are a big one, but sometimes it rains and I'm completely fine). But some common things I try to control are staying on a fairly regular schedule as far as sleep, eating, etc., not getting overheated (which can be tricky as I live in FL and run warm to begin with), staying hydrated (which for me actually means drinking LESS water than I used to, but salting it in the morning and taking electrolyte salt tablets a couple times a day), supplementing to avoid the deficiencies I mentioned (I get these checked via bloodwork periodically), generally avoiding sensory overstimulation, trying to avoid stress, consciously relaxing my muscles periodically (checking in on them basically and relaxing as needed), working on alignment type stuff to avoid building tension (the modality that's helped the most with this is PRI), avoiding inhaling smoke, heavy perfumes, cleaning chemicals, etc. Those are probably the main things. It's a lot! But most of this I also have to monitor or balance for other reasons (fatigue, mood, etc.) anyway (I'm autistic so I'm pretty sensitive to a lot of stuff). Most of the above is more for prevention. For acute relief, sumatriptan is the only thing that really helps (though occasionally it doesn't either). However, due to the strong side effects I typically take as small a dose as possible and just add more later if needed. Very rarely do I take a full dose.
@@sciencensorcery You are amazing! It sounds like a tightrope walk and I hope you have found peace within your situation. I went through a similar experience with my autoimmune attacks, always walking the tightrope... Until I found the liver flush with olive oil and epsom salts - a game changer although I did run the roller coaster of different symptoms showing up and then receding. Never had an attack after I started.
@@sciencensorcery Thank you for this; my experiences are quite similar and you saved me the time and effort to write a comment, which would not have been so well written as yours anyway. In addition, if it benefits anyone; for me type of foods to avoid are chocolate, coffee, carbs, strong cheeses and alcohol, although it depends much on the time of the day or my overall state of being if they trigger migraines or not. What to eat and when to eat it has become more manageable with time. Been on a vegetarian diet for 20 yrs to the point of large deficiencies and being extremely sensitive to certain foods. Eating meat and animal fats again has improved my health in many ways. Also the psychological / emotional pressure of some coming or past events can trigger a migraine, usually it has a build up that sometimes feels like an energetic state of activity, therefore it takes a lot of awareness to recognise it as such and timely withdraw myself from too much activity.
I have suffered from hormone headache and \or cluster headache for more than 30 years. I'm so glad to have found you. With all the detailed information you provide and the way you do it, makes it so available and easy to understand. I personally can make the connection and feel what you are explaining. I am very thankful to you Dr. Hubberman and I am absolutely sure it will help me and so many others to alleviate the pain and be able to have a better life.
Hi Andrew, great to see effective, natural headache treatments brought to light. But get this: I used to have chronic tension and cluster headaches for 7ish years until I started implementing many of the general lifestyle protocols you've introduced us to over the years. I have found the preventative approach of improving lifestyle factors and introducing more hormesis into my life to be extremely effective in my n=1 experiment (down to
I've been following your life-enhancing podcasts since an year ...I am diagnosed with sever migraine and this episode felt like you saw through me, my problem and created an episode for me! Basically feeling elated before even hearing you out . Thanks
Creatine was the only thing that stopped a year-long of headache after my concussion. Stumbled upon it by accident as I noticed I only felt good after I took my pre-workout drink which was loaded with creatine. I told my neurologist about this and she called it placebo and dismissed me. My heart goes out to everyone suffering from head hits.
Really helpful, but would love to hear you address the topic of ocular migraines and atypical migraines with visual disturbances, including flashing lights, wavy lights, etc. They are terrifying, even though they often occur without much pain. Thanks once again for sharing your insight and expertise.
Those are the kind that I get...so perhaps they're included in migraines overall? I get the wavy lights and sometimes can't speak, which is really a trip!
Rating: 7.7/10 In Short: Does your face hurt? Well( heres why)…its killing me!! Notes: This was a very thorough and niched podcast, but extremely helpful and informative for anyone who has headaches or family members who have them. For me not as relevant, so harder to get through, but understanding how and why your brain might feel 'pain' and what that means, was kind of fascinating. Learning about this for 3 hours made me have the feeling that there really isn't that much more to headaches than what was said here--there's only a few different ways they happened and current treatments kind of work and are helpful. And getting sleep and eating well are great to help. Mostly common sense, but there is room for science here and understanding why we get these might mean you can help someone (or yourself) the next time you have a headache.
I've suffered from headaches most of my life. I've tried (seemingly) everything. Neurologists, sleep studies, allergists, diets, chiropractors, acupuncture, supplements, biofeedback. I kept detailed records of what I ate, when I ate it, weather, severity of the headache, what I took for the headache, when I started certain treatments to see improvements over time. At the time, the only thing that seemed to help was triptans. At my worst I had 50 headaches over a 2 month time frame. Out of sheer luck I noticed that the only thing that helped was aerobic exercise (or maybe just not living a sedentary life style). Once I started moving (biking, jogging, walking, hiking) they nearly disappeared. One will sneak through once in a while but if I can catch it early enough OTC meds will take care of it.
@@sobean9309 I haven't noticed a specific time per se but once I noticed they went away I just kept going....it felt so good be out and active. I basically started with a "couch to 5k" program, then I added some biking, then I added some swimming, then I did a short triathlon. With that said I noticed a huge improvement just from the running. It's possible only a moderate amount will do the trick but my addictive personality gets the better of me sometimes. I can't be certain what the mechanism is for the relief but I wasn't going to ask questions...I just kept going.
Sadness, stress can give you headaches. Exercise gives happiness on the contrary. You're being in the moment while exercising, connecting with your phisical self, getting out of your head. I'd say it's not just the amount, more the frequency to exercise that often matters. Take breaks, use your body. Don't be stuck in your head for streched time.
It adds to the happiness effect that she's outdoors. Less time stuck between stuffy 4walls, crowded depressing spaces with unnatural colours, stale air/bad air/ air conditioning/ mould/ smog etc. Being outdoors you'll get sunshine too, lots of horizontal eye movement that's de-pressurizing, not to mention soothing effect of nature in itself, vit d will help hormonal balance and mood too. Outcome a happier less headache-ey human that reconnected with nature and it's own "hardware".. My understanding is, any pain, be it suffering (emotional) or be it physical, is essentially a call for change in habits/lifestyle/attitude.
I can only agree with this statement. When I move more and spend time outside, even walking only, reduces the occurrence of migraine significantly. Anything that stretches your muscles, Pilates, yoga, aerobics, etc.helps a lot!!! Don’t push it over, but a daily stretch, about 25mins to an hour, works amazingly. I have chronic aura migraines for about 15-20 years. I tried everything as well, movement helps the most.
Thank you so much for sharing all of this knowledge! Majority of us I think would never receive this information throughout our lives. Not even from our doctors. Thank you for all that you do!
As someone that suffers from chronic migraine, my heart goes out to you for sharing this information. One thing I wish you spoke about are some of the other pharmaceutical treatments, like Triptans or some of the daily preventative medications that are being prescribed. I’m currently taking Sumatriptan, which is effective at aborting my migraines. It’s not an opiate or anti inflammatory drug, and I’m curious to what it’s actually doing to my body. Makes me feel very strange when I take it, but no migraine.
I took sumatriptan and my doctor said we can try rizatriptan to see if one worked better than the other. I didn’t notice feeling off with either one. But I know someone who did! She takes rizatriptane alone. My doctor told me to take riz with naproxen (500 mg)… so I’m not sure if that has anything to do with it. Works great for me! Good luck… severe migraines are not fun.
@@AHA3-z6b The triptans definitely helped me overall, haven't tried Rizatriptan yet, only Sumatriptan, apparently there's a few other ones too, doc says if sumatriptan stops working I can try another. If I take 50mg of sumatriptan early enough, it completely aborts the migraine, which is amazing since before I would lose a day of my life almost every week from migraines. If I take it too late sometimes I need 100mg, makes my skin super tingly and hypersensitive, chest tightness, higher heart rate, its weird. Still FAR better than the migraine. :) I know I cant take anything that boosts serotonin when taking sumatriptan because it binds to serotonin receptors, and you could actually get toxic serotonin syndrome from certain supplements combined with triptans. Im curious what Huberman thinks about what its actually doing to make the migraine go away.
The way any of the migraine medicine makes you feel is SO concerning. It’s such a vicious cycle, take the medicine worry about everything else in your body but no migraine…then the rebound and you try not to take more medicine but you have to work and drive and go on with your day and the cycle continues
Sumatriptan is a gift from heaven as far as I'm concerned. But yeah, the side effects are weird. I've found that if I catch it early enough, I can cut my pills into much smaller dosages (literally I'll sometimes cut them as small as physically possible) and it will be enough to stop the migraine without knocking me out like a full dose would do.
I was suffering from quite intensive migraines recurring every week. Only triptans were helping with the pain. But 1.5 year ago I started supplementing Omega-3 from different reason and after 2-3 months of supplementation I noticed that those migraines just disappeared. Now when headache appears it's quite light and not so frequent as before - I don't need to take medicine anymore. I was suspecting that lack of headache could be related with Omega-3, (as I was not changing anything in my treatment or nutrition), but frankly speaking not 100% sure - thank you for confirmation. It really works 🙂.
I'm a migrainer. Until recently I just accepted and bullied thru. Started keeping a log and discovered I was spending 4 months across the year in migraine pain. Saw a neurologist and am on a vitamin protocol. 4 months in and the headaches have way lessened but not stopped. Did not realize how harmful the pain was to my overall outlook on my life. Hoping things continue on the upgrade!!
@@Carrie_AM sure! Started the protocol with Sumatriptan for 7 days only, around 3 days in I started taking 300 mg of CoQ 10 ubiquinol, then a few days later added 400mg of Magnesium and a few days later 400mg of riboflavin. Everyday I take the CoQ 10, magnesium and riboflavin. It took 3 months of this protocol before I saw results. Hope this helps!
One more thing: only 1 cup of coffee in the morning, no more cold brew(stay below 200mg of coffee per day) dont skip meals and keep regular hours and sleep times
I have chronic migraines. I found that omega-3 and creatine really helped with my baseline level of well-being. Then I also experimented with eucalyptus; it does seem to help. Although, initially, I put it on my head, I now put it on my neck. I found through some investigation that emotional stress was leading to neck tension, and the tightness of the neck was causing the headaches! Addressing the emotional stress at its source is best, but the eucalyptus is a nice ritual to have for stressful periods or bad days when anxiety is unavoidable. I would never have sorted this out without Mr. Huberman! My quality of life is steadily improving.
as someone who experiences lots of migraines with and without an aura the best way to describe the visual dissruptions are like if you looked at a bright light for a couple seconds and then look away. you have that big circle in the center of your vision except its massive and constant for like 30-45 minutes.
Enjoyed this. I started with essential oils for headaches. Worked well for awhile, greatly reduced quantity. Eventually didn't work as well switch to botox. Botox worked great but was expensive. I then purchased a red light to build collagen. Months later I let my Dad use it to help heal a wound and immediately had a headache that lasted 3 days. Went and got red light back and was gone in 15 minutes. I had no idea red light would also do this!
Dear Andrew, Just wanted to say a big thank you for all the podcast episodes. They have been immensely beneficial to my life. I listen to you probably 1-2 hours a day. It’s been even beneficial for the people around as I reference your research all the time. I commented on this episode as it’s most recent and sort of on topic with health conditions/symptoms with what I wish to suggest. My father suffers from chronic cough and asthma, which has been gradually getting worse with age. It would be so great if you did an episode on that! We’re waiting for that day to come! Sending gratitude your way and I hope everything in your world is well, including your production team. The donation is a token of appreciation all the way from the UK.
Ask your doc about low dose lithium! I started on it for other reasons but it’s almost elimated my cluster headaches, which I used to get mutiple times per week. It’s anti inflammatory for neurons which makes sense. And also balances magnesium in the brain. I wish this was more well known beyond lithium just being a psych drug.
Wow, A big thanks to Dr.Huberman for making this episode. Headaches have been frequent, and I was making my own list of dos and don'ts. My headache triggers have been the following 1) delay in having meals 2) dehydration 3) over-exertion. Running more than 30 minutes can cause headaches that day. 4) Getting angry :/ In short, anything out of the ordinary routine or trying to push my body a little beyond Photophobia, nausea, and vomiting during extreme migraine attacks rang a bell! How I have been overcoming headaches, 1) Sleep! 2) Surprisingly, meeting friends and having a good laugh makes my headache go away completely. 3) washing the face with cold water helps sometimes. this maybe aligns with the theory of using peppermint oil using omega-3 supplements and peppermint oil is an eye-opener. once again, thank you for making this episode.
Routine is really important for migraine sufferers. Photophobia ( and phonophobia ) and nausea are the keys to the diagnosis of migraine, as is the quality of the headache pain. If you don't have these types of symptoms, then you don't have a migraine !! ( a severe headache is not a migraine, in other words).
Your channel is a goldmine! It's holding overwhelming amount of information I don't need my Netflix subscription because this will take me some time to go through. Cheers Andrew!
I have been waiting for this episode!!! I have suffered from headaches for years and only recently got some relief after ditching the prescriptions docs gave me and changing my supplements. Can’t wait to listen. Thank you 🙏
Let’s go HUBERMAN!!! You ARE the MAN - I’ve only gotten a half an hour in, but I am gonna pick this up later. I have to close my eyes and lay down from this stupid f*ing headache! I LOVE YOU ANDREW HUBERMAN!!!! Relief is in sight 😍
@@winstonclydesdale2569 well, almost the same thing. I’ve been suffering for years with headaches and have been waiting for an episode like this. I’ve seen ENT docs, spent thousands, they couldn’t help me; started seeing a neurologist about 6 months ago, and he put me on rx meds, that are helping a little, but have side effects- I feel I can already tell it’s not the right path. I was so excited when I saw this topic come up - I usually check the comments section before watching any long information video for feedback, and was just thrilled. My fingers are crossed - dealing with a bad headache today as a matter of fact but I’m feeling hopeful.
I have been waiting for you to discuss headaches since I discovering you 9 months ago. 6 months of intense acupuncture healed my migraines - now I only ever suffer from tension headaches. However, my daughter suffers about 4 migraines a months and the medical protocols have not helped her. She started acupuncture, which seems reduce the amount of migraines, but I am thankful for all the other protocols you have offered for us to try. I usually listen to the podcast while I run, but this one I listened to with pencil and paper for lots of notes. Thank you for all your amazing work. I have learned so much.
I feel the podcast (on all your media platforms) is much like an audio text book by having the time stamps! You’re my Medical Google! And the RUclips version feels like you’re my doctor explaining things to me. So incredibly grateful for what you’re doing for the public! I have your Premium service which is my way trying to keep this going. Thank you. 🙏🏼
7:47 Different causes of headache: muscular tension, meninges and vasodilation, neural, inflammation. Already long ago I had discovered that modest mental work is a good protection against potential headache. Instead, if you face a hard job with mental overstrain (headache problem), real headache begins not during, but after it. Even if the job was successfully completed. 11:22 Vasodilation perfectly explains this. Adrenaline causes vasoconstriction. After success, vessels expand and press on meninges. 31:17 Types: tension, migraine, cluster, hormonal, trauma. 34:40 Migraines. I define migraine as severe headache. The next stage of the condition when the organism does not recover but dips further into malfunction. Statistics: up to 43% women suffer from migraines. 2:09:02 How caffeine affects headache. This is a brilliant sample of how science helps understanding. Caffeine itself is a vasodilator. But it blocks adenosine which is also vasodilator. As a result, caffeine relieves headache in the evening and aggravates it in the morning.
Thanks for all of this information. I had been waiting for this podcast to come. I shared it with my family members who also suffer from migraines. I recommend your podcast to everyone. You are brilliant and so helpful!
4 sessions at chiropractor freed me from horrible headache attacks that used to happend due to muscle tension caused by stress. Something used to get stuck in shoulder, neck, face area and I would be nearly dead for 2 days. He fixed it, and prescribed me certain exercises, taught me about jaw tension too. He saved my life literally 😂😍
Been waiting for this one for awhile and just in time as I suffered from a migraine this morning and while resting I thought I'd listen to a Andrew Huberman podcast and low and behold this one was at the top of the list....Thank you so much Andrew...I am half way through and the pain has subsided...will take in the rest later today!
Thank you Dr Huberman. This is a very helpful episode. I have just gotten out of hospital yesterday and have was admitted 5 days earlier via ambulance with a thunderclap headache. Upon needing to be transferred to another hospital with a bigger better neurosurgery department I experienced another one which needed a lot of morphine and other drugs to get under control. After a series of tests, CT, LP, MRI it was concluded I didn't have a bleed or was going to have a bleed which as the neuro surgeon said I have a beautiful brain. Upon being discharged I was prescribed naproxen when pain occurs and a daily dose of verapamil for a month to relax my blood vessels. Had mild pain for the whole time I was in hospital and when I got home. This morning I got into my pool around 6am and instantly I had another episode. Took my meds and lay down for around an hour to get it under control. If there is anyone I trust on this issue it is you and I'd be very grateful if you could shed some light on this and what could be causing it and what can I do to recover from this so that it doesn't happen again. Thank you kindly 💪🏼🙏
Thanks dr Huberman! I’ve had debilitating migraine and tension headaches since a concussion a few years ago. I’ve always loved your work, but this episode is a special one for me!
Thanx for all the amazing content. Leverages: i’d add breath awareness, as poor breathing affects all other leverages negatively. 1. Mindfulness - all day long (even during sleep) 2. Breath awareness - 24’000 times/24 h 3. Sleep - 8 h/24 h 4. Nutrition 3x/24 h 5. Exercise 2 h/24 h 6. Social interactions xxx/24 ♥️
Thank you for this episode. I look forward to watching it in an effort to help my wife who suffers from DAILY migraine headaches. I have been watching and rewatching all the episodes on brain health and pain and dopamine hoping to unlock the mysteries of migraine.
I wish your wife luck and success with combating her condition! Migraines are one of those things that can make life seem not worth living. My headaches (although I experience them regularly) aren't nearly as bad as they could be, and still I feel like being robbed of any purpose (if that makes sense) on the days when I get them. I shudder to even imagine what migraineurs (I had to look up that word) haver to deal with on a daily basis.
Best of luck, you're a good partner looking into this on her behalf! I suffer from chronic (but not daily) debilitating migraine, it really IS damaging to life and mental health. I have to rely on Triptans, Zomig being the most reliable, but Sumatriptan injections work if the migraine hasn't been aborted in time, and the dry heaves are in full force. Be Well!
Great episode. I work as a nurse and suffer from migraines. Dr. Huberman definitely is serving the public by educating and professing his understanding/research. Thank you Dr. Huberman. You definitely change my life as well and hundreds of thousands of other people by informing/educating.
This is so valuable! Can you do a video on neck pain and tension? My neck is the source of my headaches usually, and nothing I do works very well. It's rock hard and I can't do much with my arms or it starts hurting so much and eventually spasms. I would really appreciate an episode addressing this!
Could be forward neck posture. There are lots of yt videos to help you stretch out your neck muscles and build them back to the natural posture. Change your pillow as well. Often they are too fluffy. Build your back and glute muscles and use joint mobility for your hips and feet.
We have a little combo kit that uses the peppermint oil with a Himalayan salt stone massage to relieve neck pain and tension. The trace minerals in the real salt content mixed with CBD and peppermint oils seem to really address the fascia and help with mobility. Hope you find relief soon!
You have no reason to trust me… but read the mind body connection by John Sarno. Will change your life. You’ll have no more pain within a week. Good luck!
As somehow who suffers from abdominal migraines with cyclic vomiting syndrome, resulting in many trips to the ER, I am hopeful that the principles for headaches will apply to my situation as well!
Suffered migraines my whole Life, spews etc, had enough of doctors leading me nowhere, did some hardcore research in November, which lead me to taking magnesium chelate, vitamin b2 and vitamin d supplements and have been migraine free for nearly 3 months now, yew! 🤙
It's official, I'm not the only one appreciating humongously this Podcast! Been suffering from migraines and different types of headaches for at least 46 years now (started around 7years old)! So, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you...! Seen more neurologists than you could imagine for this ailment, but unfortunately to many just want to prescribe "more and more drugs" without caring, without really wanting to dig in the root of the problem. So it was VERY refreshing to hear fully detailed informations upon many levels of the subject - the level of geekyness I thrive for. Sure, there's still LOTS to talk about, but I'm sure you are already considering doing a Part 2 on this! 😉 Suggestions for future podcasts: Chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, burnouts (all the effects it has on the body)
That was awesome! Wish my neurologist would watch, she only pushed meds but no health advice… I’ve done my own research and have eliminated my daily headaches and reduced the intensity of my migraines. Also, yeah, peppermint giving good candy cane vibes.
Thank you for this, Dr Huberman! My wife suffers from chronic tension headaches and vestibular migraines. This has been very informative and helpful in opening our ways to other tools and modalities that are available!
I would love to hear you speak about vestibular migraine, PPPD, cervical vertigo, and vestibular disorders in general! Thank you for all that you do :)
My girlfriend started taking creatine monohydrate after learning about it on your podcast, and has recognised a clear drop in the frequency of migranes (with aura). It is really amazing to hear it actually being science to back this up.
I live in migraine central in South Eastern Alberta. We get Chinooks with odd wind pattern which brings warm winds in winter and extreme air pressure changes. So we wind, huge temp change from -20 to +10 C accompanied by pressure change. More people have migraines here than normal stats.
Great episode as always! Was really hoping to hear about postural reasons for tension headaches, as many sources on the internet make a strong correlation between extensive use of smartphones, laptops and such with accumulating tension in the neck and skull region.
Probably because those are done ad nauseam: base of the skull suboccipitals massage/stretching/"SNAGS"/chintucks for shorterm relief and strengthening the back/neck and not sitting in any one position or staring at a screen too long. Hearing Huberman talk on that would be a good follow up since he's good at putting the myths to bed if any, for sure.
Bought my omegas and curcumin today. Hoping for some relief for chronic hormonal headaches. Please have Dr Gottfried back to cover our 40’s and 50’s. It was such a privilege to listen to you two share your knowledge)
I started drinking a gallon of water during my first pregnancy 10 years ago. I get maybe two headaches a year. I’ve encouraged all my family and friends to drink more water and it coincidentally cured their headaches they got all the time. It’s crazy how some simple lifestyle changes can cure common ailments and can avoid medication completely. I hope this helps someone!
I drink too much water trying to hydrate (urine is CLEAR) sadly this has never stopped my debilitating migraines, you're fortunate an easy and accessible treatment works for you!
@@20LookInside12 headaches can be caused by various things. I hope you can find the reason of the cause if there’s an outward one. I commented that because most people drink like a cup of water a day if that and a common sign of dehydration is headaches.
Migraine sufferer here of 10 years. I found that this episode gave a lot of new and additional information to the information that is out there already. I've read a few migraine books and they overlap for like 90%. The information about creatine and fish oil was new for me. Information I missed in this episode is that physical health and fitness can really help with your pain. The fitter and more weight I lose, the less intense my migraines get. I'd recommend people to also read a good book like "the migraine brain".
Extremely valuable information. I've learned a lot about my headaches and it's a shame no one told me until now that these mind-blowing and excruciating headaches I have are cluster headaches. All the doctors so far have treated me telling me that I have migraines. I'm a woman and I've had moments where I've literally hit my head really hard with my fists because it only took me out of the craziness of this pain for a split second. I also have a droopy eyelid, which I understand from you is typical. Can you at least give some pointers on how to deal with a cluster headache. Cluster headache is the only one that you just mentioned, but you didn't give any mechanisms or medications or anything that might help with cluster headaches. Thanks for everything you are doing here! ❤
Man as a kid I dealt with cluster headaches so bad that some of them are like core memories. I remember Halloween night in 3rd grade was me getting destroyed and crying and screaming. Another one before a double header playing travel baseball. I’ve found that I’ll wake up with them if I fall asleep with string cologne still on? I’ll just keep listening but thanks, could’ve used this 20 years ago haha
Hi Andrew I love your podcast. My son suffers with cluster headaches so I was very keen to listen to this episode. We both listened but couldn’t hear the best treatment for cluster headaches. Please advise which treatment was most effective for cluster headaches. Thank you
I think botox might be the thing to help us headache migraine sufferers have a more quality life. It sounds like a neurological appt would be wise and to try the preventative medications. It sounds like one has to try at least 3 different preventative medications that haven't worked to qualify for the treatment with insurance.
No mention of magnesium? I read that migraine sufferers tend to have low magnesium levels. Does magnesium protect against excitotoxicity of neurons (connected to migraines) by blocking the NMDA receptor? I used to suffer from cluster headaches that I would call cluster migraines because they were so frequent and debilitating. I decided to make leafy green shakes in the morning… full bunch of greens with 1/2 lemon or lime (no sweet fruits). A big blender full. When I would feel the onset of a migraine, I’d try my best to make some and chug it down before laying down. Maybe 45 mins later, the migraine would lessen or completely subside. It shocked me everytime. I initially thought it was the potassium I was getting, but later realized leafy greens are full of magnesium. I was drinking a blender full at the time and it worked for me. A decade later, migraines now only occur during my menstrual cycle like clockwork. So I added in aerobic exercise (I do Tae Bo haha) and an electrolyte concentrate (Trace Minerals Brand) that is high in magnesium. I also drink half a cup of water with a large pinch of Celtic sea salt upon waking before the green shake (no longer a blender full but 1-2 servings). I do yoga before bed for an influx of oxygen. Then take magnesium citramate (Thorne) afterwards and fingers crossed, no migraines for a few months now! I do also take cod liver oil for the omega 3s with vitamin d, k2, magnesium of course, and vitamin c whenever I eat fish. I do believe in the anti inflammatory properties of omega 3s! But everything else is just as important. Trace minerals, oxygen, neck/ spine posture, relaxation, food choices, etc. Just wanted to share my experience because I know what it’s like to have debilitating migraines and they are awful. And the more I read about magnesium, the more I’m convinced at how impt it is. And now I’m going to look into creatine because that is something new I had no idea about! Thanks for sharing the info! :)
After a subarachnoid hemorrhage, I received a VP shunt and have not had a headache since. Prior to the brain hemorrhage, I frequently had headaches and migraines. I wonder how the flow of CS fluid might have played into this over the years, and altitude: I have always lived at 5,300ft. As a medical librarian, I am so happy to immerse myself in your evidence-based approach. Many thanks!
This was very insightful. I believe that I do get the occasional cluster headache, and a very rare migraine. But what I do struggle the most with is an extremely annoying and persistent headache, that starts at the base of my neck and does manifest behind my right eye consequently. I know it is most likely from bad posture and weak neck muscles, so if you could do a podcast on the topic of those particular headaches, caused by neck pain and improper posture, I and many people I believe would be very grateful. :) I have heard that this can also be connected to the jaw pain and tension in the jaw... so this chain of reaction and how to best treat all the simptoms and of course the cause would be nice to hear!
Thank you, Dr. Huberman for the detailed information regarding headaches. I get migraine headaches frequently, after a bad car accident, 23 years ago. Essential oils and anything with a strong scent, Tigger my headaches, so i stay away from anything scented, but if it works for others, that's wonderful. I take Triptans as well as beta blockers, i use ice pack along with the medications, as so I feel the headaches coming, sometimes i get aura, so i know that it's coming but i work 60 or 65 hours a week, i can't sleep, whenever needed to recover. Since i watched you episode about fasting, it did miracles for the reduction of the number of attacks. I was always worried about hypoglycemia, but this is wonderful. I am very active, 56 years old woman, I eat keto, since i hit full menopause 2 years ago. Take vitamin D3, and Magnesium, daily. I will get some omega 3 tablets, because i never eat seafood, and will discuss the creatine with my pain specialist. I hope that, this information helps someone, and thank you tremendously for the incredible work you do, i love listening to your teachings daily. I did try many different treatments, didn't help ( acupuncture, botox, different medications, natural supplements, physical therapy, and prosecutor was done at the hospital in Toronto, i was under general anesthetic, i eat healthy, and try to stay steess Less, can't do stress free,) . Please stay well, safe, i hope that all can benefit from tge wealth of information provided by Dr. Huberman, here and in every episode. God bless you. Sue
Exertion exercise-induced headaches/ migraines are a serious problem for me (almost always follow after sprint workouts or high output/anaerobic activities and linger for days). Is there any research out there as to mechanisms and treatment for this? Great work and thank you Dr. Huberman!
Of course doing less strenuous exercises would lead to less migraines. But that is not an option for serious athletes, and my comment is focused on the need for more research to diagnose the mechanisms and figure out how to prevent or treat. I'm not sure how blood pressure factors into the equation, but it probably plays a role addition to other variables like diet, temperature, altitude, etc.
Yay! I'm so excited! You mentioned in here that you will be doing a full podcast focusing on Traumatic Brain Injuries! I had a severe Traumatic Brain Injury with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3 after I was hit-and-run by an SUV while I was cycling in San Diego. In the hospital for five months, I simultaneously acquired Hydrocephalus and my pituitary gland was damaged, so I now have Hypothyroidism. For Hydrocephalus, I now have a VP Shunt at the lowest setting. Plus all my eye sockets were broken and I had a "convergence deficit" with pressure that tricks ophthalmologists to thinking I'm on the verge of Glaucoma. So so excited you are doing a full episode on TBIs!
Thanks for this episode and the actionable advice. If you get time to answer, do you if in the study you mentioned where they supplemented large doses of Creatine Monohydrate, did they see any resulting hair loss? I've heard it increases DHT causing hair loss/balding even in smaller doses, but I'm not sure how much real evidence for that there is.
Big thanks for what you do and particularly this episode. As a sufferer of chronic migraine for the last few years I've struggled with the treatments and explanations out there. It can be horribly frustrating, debilitating, and sometimes defeating. You find lots of treatments that don't work and the prescription meds feel like throwing darts in the dark with concerning side effects and much higher costs. I like your approach to the problem and will be testing some of these treatments. I feel like I definitely learned a lot and also confirmed my understanding of other things(like why peppermint oil works). I am very grateful for the time you spent to research and publish this episode. Many, many thanks 🙏
I also have struggled with migraines - it’s awful.
@@elizabethwilk9615 yeah it's too bad our understanding and treatments for the disease aren't more advanced, but it's improving as can be seen with content like this. Keeps the hope up 👍
You're absolutely on point! I also struggle with migraines since my teenage years, and this is the best information I have ever gotten!
I'm another one that had horrible migraines + daily tension headache (and after this lecture, some of what I chalked up to migraines might have actually been cluster headaches). I'm grateful to Dr Huberman for this discussion!
In any case, I'm truly surprised Dr Huberman didn't discuss magnesium for migraines. I found 600mg of magnesium glycinate (the form is important!), to be better than any of the prescription or non-prescription drugs. Migraine sufferers tend to have a greater need for magnesium. Magnesium is super safe with many other benefits.
The other thing that was life changing, for me, was essentially going paleo. When I cut out grains, dairy and sugar my migraines dramatically reduced.
I know the frustration and pain, so I really hope this helps someone figure out what could be beneficial for their headaches.
Thanks for helping him he help us a lot😊
Keep shedding light in our lives Dr. Huberman. I believe you are making a great contribution to us. Edit: forgot to say thanks and remind you that you've helped me make positive changes in my way of life. Lots of information, lots of it...
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I’ve suffered from tension headaches for the past 17 years.
I’ve spent thousands on chiropractic treatment, equipment, special chairs, pillows, braces, on and on. They never worked.
My posture and my computer job were always seen as the problem, but I never felt that was right. I’ve got friends with much worse posture that spend much more time on the computer in much worse chairs that haven’t experienced a headache in their entire life!
Thanks to the Creatine, DHA, and peppermint oil I’ve gone from 4 debilitating headaches a week to 1 headache a MONTH, currently. I fear jinxing it, but this has worked better than any stretches or adjustments that I’ve had.
It’s incredible how life changing it can be to read a book for more than an hour without being worried that I’ll be paying the price later.
Just, thanks so much. Keep up the great work, please.
One tip: check to make sure the fish oil you get has more DHA than EPA. I was using Mega Red and it didn’t work, then I checked the percentages and found out why.
Wondering what specific products and doses you are using….trying to find a regime for my son with autism and daily headaches
So glad this worked. Will be trying myself
Never thought a neuroscientist would be changing my life like that. I never even listened to the doctors I had made appointments to see. Thanks, Dr Huberman!
0:35: 💡 Headaches are a common and debilitating condition, but understanding the underlying biology can help in selecting the best treatment options.
11:26: 🧠 Vasodilation and muscular tension can both cause headaches due to limited space in the brain.
22:50: 💡 Understanding the different types of headaches can help identify the specific type and determine the appropriate treatment.
33:50: 💊 Taking Athletic Greens can provide the probiotics and essential nutrients needed for gut health.
44:50: 😷 Herpes infection in the eye can be dangerous and should be seen by an ophthalmologist, while inflammation in the nose region is common.
56:12: 🧠 Traumatic brain injuries and concussions are not limited to sports, but can also occur in car accidents, construction work, and other types of work.
1:06:43: 💡 The study hypothesizes that increasing creatine stores in the brain can improve cognitive function.
1:18:17: 📚 A study on the relationship between omega-3 fatty acids and headaches in the US population, including a large number of participants and controlling for various factors.
1:29:46: 💊 Omega-3 fatty acids, available as supplements and prescription drugs, have potent analgesic effects and cardiovascular improvements.
1:41:36: 💡 Using red light bulbs can help reduce the pain and pressure caused by photophobia and allow individuals to stay awake.
1:52:27: 🔬 A study investigated the neurophysiological and experimental effects of peppermint and eucalyptus oil preparations on headache parameters.
2:03:45: ✨ Acupuncture has been shown to greatly reduce pain by activating sensory pathways and deactivating motor pathways.
2:15:26: ! Curcumin, also known as turmeric, has anti-inflammatory properties and can affect hormonal pathways, including the synthesis of dihydrotestosterone.
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Neck training is like magic to my headaches. Slouching of the shoulders with forward head posture have created a terrible imbalance in my neck where my suboccipitals are short and tight and my deep cervical flexors are long and weak, causing headaches regularly. Also, I believe forward head posture naturally opens up your jaw, leading to TMJ disorders. Neck training improves quality of life like no other thing I've experienced.
May i ask how exactly your neck training looks like? Just like stretching?
Can you share any exercise you recommend or any tips?
@@sobean9309 Of course man. My main exercise are chin tucks. That's what's gonna make you feel the best. However resistance is a must for me, so here's what I do. It gets complicated so bear with me.
I got an Iron Neck Alpha Harness (or any harness that has a hanging clip in the front), a set of flat resistance bands, a couple carabiners and strap. Get the lightest resistance band, clip it to the front clip of the harness, clip the strap to the other end of the resistance band, and now wrap the whole thing over your head towards the back of your head. The strap should be long enough that it reaches your mid to lower back so that you can grab it with your hand. You should feel the device pulling your upwards, hinging on the back of your head. Now perform the chin tuck fighting against the resistance band. Also I don't use the chin strap since it gets in the way of the chin tucks.
So I do:
Day A:
5 min stretch
4x Resistance chin tucks (chin tuck to 10 sec hold, release tension to work full range of motion, chin tuck to 10 sec hold, etc, as many reps as good form allow (usually around 10 reps))
4x weighted neck extensions (most important factor is keeping the chin tucked, amount of weight is secondary)
Day B:
5 min stretch
4x laying, unweighted neck raise (chin tucked primary concern, working slow through the motions)
4x laying, weighted side neck raises
Hope that helps, the chin tucks are magical I swear. The device is worth it.
@@icampabadals I have craniocervical instability that causes me to have problems with brain pressure. Chin tucks and fixing my posture saved my life after 30+ years of forward head posture.
I just uploaded a video explaining my chin tucks method ruclips.net/video/zTkytG9Ho4Q/видео.html
Dr. Huberman deserves the Nobel Peace prize for improving and shaping the lives of millions - potentially billions - of people around the world!
I’ve been having migraines since 2004. I discovered so much from this podcast that has already been SUPER helpful ♥️ I cannot express my gratitude enough, thank you for educating us 🤙🏻
I once illustrated a "Migraine Pevention" cookbook. They were all very LOW SODIUM recipies.
My mom has suffered from migraines for as long as I can remember. I will definitely be sharing what I have learned. Thank you!
Thank you for helping all of us that suffer from headaches! Much appreciated
I've been suffering from migraines with aura that make me unable to function for 1-2 days from enormous headaches to migraine hangovers. I'm very thankful for what you do. I can't wait to watch this podcast
I used to suffer too until I started taking magnesium, 10 months without suffering now.
I suffer from a daily persistent headache. A singular headache that began 3 years ago and has not stopped. This type of headache is the least understood and least spoken of or studied. People often ask me if my “headaches” are better and I always have to correct them… it’s ONE single headache that began and has not stopped. Day in day out that has yet to respond to any sort of medication. I am not alone. Some people have suffered much much longer than I have… some 30 or 40 years or more. With one headache. Just want to put that awareness out there… and let others who suffer know that I know your pain too.
"Been suffering from Migraine - which is NOT just a "headache" but a debilitating neurological disorder - for decades. Great to see you covering this. Odd Note: Living at Sea Level is worse. Full/New Moons are legit triggers, so is high emotionality /stress (anger, excitement, anxiety, joy, PMS ), over-exertion in Exercise (competition). Migraines that can't be aborted with Triptans or other meds - can bring on Severe Agony, violent Nausea, Dry Heaves, Suicidal Ideation, Confusion, Visual Impairment. The Attack can last 2-3 days. The warning "Prodrome" can be 24 hours prior to Attack: Euphoria/Excitement/Depression/Agitation/Fatigue/Cold Nose/Hot Ears/Sinus Stuffiness. Takes a day or 2 to Recover. Fun Times. (*Triptans FTW!)
There's only a handful of guys that are capable of making science cool and interesting to the mainstream and Andrew is definitely one of them. And he used to skate making him even more badass
Thank you so much for this podcast. I am so glad you mentioned migraines in women, I once told a doctor that my migraines stopped after giving birth to my 3 children. He then said "then they were not migraines" I have had only one migraine in the past 38 years. Such a relief from the pain and such a relief to hear I am not nuts. Thanks again
As someone who has suffered from cluster headaches since I was a kid. I can without a doubt say it is the most excruciating pain I've ever felt in my life. Sometimes it's to the point where I have thoughts like I'd rather be dead than feel this pain. The only thing that gets me through it Is knowing it will eventually pass although it often takes hours. Interesting that you mention a potential link to the cicadian rhythm. I am a male and I do sometimes wake up in the middle of the night with one of these headaches. Even more interesting, when I do get them during the day, it is almost always the day after I experienced a lack of sleep the previous night. Thank you so much for making this podcast, it has helped me to understand a lot about my headaches.
Gotta try pure oxygen and magic mushrooms. Mushrooms prevent and 02 helps the pain when there is an attack. These two thing saved me after the years of suffering from clusters.
you are not alone mate
How did you stop them?
He didnt mention treatments...
@@poznavaoc from what I heard he quickly mentions cluster headaches at 1:02:37 when he’s talking about creatine
@@poznavaoc Yea I was also desperately looking for the treatment for cluster types... :"( just came out of one, also behind the eye, also got it while sleeping, drank 4 strong pain killers and 2 coffees.. that did NOT work :P I think he said because both makes the veins widen? Although cluster he said is not the vascular pressure type he said the eye nerve inflamation.. hmmm.. anyway I'll just try all those treatments, just drank my omega 3 hehe..
For anyone out there looking for something to try, I did something that worked. I went two years with insomnia, headaches and severe brain fog. Almost 2 months ago went carnivore. Cut out everything. I only eat meat, fat, and salt and my headaches are completely gone. The first time I ate liver I felt my brain fog melt away and it told me I am vitamin deficient. The first week of upping fat (ate loads of butter) my hair and skin became so much softer and since my hair loss has slowed. I think sugar spikes from carbs and sweets are to blame, along with caffeine and other stimulants putting stress on our adrenals. I also think meat is the most nutrient dense food, and that fat is far more important for our hormones and brain function than what is let on. I do cheat sometimes and everytime I do I feel like dog butt. All the bloating and anguish comes back. I know it is extreme but if you are suffering like I was, I understand the desperation to try anything.
As many reactions already have covered the gist of how amazing this episode was, I'm just gonna leave a big thank you. I had literally tears running down my cheecks when you started explaining the depth of how migraines work. I finally felt like someone understood. (I feel most doctors just guess.) Thank you thank you for your in-depth work explained in laymans terms. I will apply your advice. Keep up your amazing work.
Thank you so much for covering cluster headaches. I went undiagnosed for years thinking I had “migraines” because this isn’t common knowledge. This information will help so many people.
Did he discuss treatment for cluster headaches? I couldn't find it. In too much pain to listen any longer.
I'm just discovering that I might be experiencing cluster headaches and not migraines as well. I never knew anyone's headaches *didn't* feel like they were coming from within? Do you know of any treatments for them? That's the only thing that was missing from this episode, unless I didn't understand!
@@Joe-fi4hv Unfortunately he did not. He did a good job of describing the clusters and their symptoms, but although he teased that said that were some "excellent treatments," he never came back to discuss those as promised.
I came here for the cluster headache remedy ffs
As someone who suffers from severe migraines since the age of 6 (now almost 33), this is a very welcoming subject! Since a few months, I started taking Tanacetum Parthenium, one pill every morning. From having 1-3 migraines every week, I now have 1 migraine attack in 2-3 weeks!! Hopefully this info can help someone as well :)
I had them since I was 13 until I was 25. Turned out I had lack of magnesium in my body. I started taking magnesium tablets 2-3 times a week and now I am 10 months without migraine.
I’ve been waiting for this episode since the very first one! Many thanks.
After four decades of dealing with severe headache pain, hearing the latest science around it discussed like this is invaluable.
I’ve had a lot of experience with olfactory triggers for migraine so it’s heartening to know that my peppermint, lavender and clove oil mix in the oil burner as well as for topical treatment, doesn’t fall into the arena of snake-oil treatments. Seeing as nearly every prescription medicine my neurologist has passed my way has been a failure - and I’ve tried everything including Botox, Ajovy and Emgality injections - being aware of the benefits of over-the-counter natural alternatives is wonderful. I’m going to add creatine to the Omega-3s I take daily.
It would also be interesting to learn what biological/neurological mechanisms are in play with headache and gut function. Many migraineurs can talk at length about bladder and bowel issues as aura or precursors to an attack, and the debilitating nausea also associated. Also, why chemical compounds trigger migraine. I have found that I’m becoming more sensitive over time to scents as a trigger.
So complex! Thanks again for this highly informative podcast. I think there’s another one on this topic waiting to be unleashed.
I think some of us are more affected by fragranced products. I honestly believe they are not good for anyone (as neuroendocrine disruptors). Some of us might have detox pathways that get more easily clogged and have a harder time dealing with the added burden of chemical fragrances. The worst offenders for me are laundry products - particularly dryer sheets and women's perfume.
What about you?
Yes, migraines can really affect your gut as well. Mine just stops working 🤗xx
I’ve also suffered from tension, migraine,and hormonal headaches for decades. Sorry to hear you suffer this because I know it sucks! Sulfites and chemical fragrances can be a trigger, so I avoid these. I also eat organic whole foods and a gluten free diet and this helps as well. I also found an amazing cranial sacral therapist who also incorporates myofascial release, and she has been very helpful in calming my nervous system, because as you know having chronic headaches is exhausting to the nervous system.
I hope you continue to improve.✨
@@brookeb7994 I hear your anguish with the laundry products. Terrible lab chemical additives. I had to ask my neurologist to put out a fragrance candle he was burning once. He was taken aback 😳 I said it was either the candle’s out or he’d better pass me his wastepaper basket 🤢 Musk bases in perfumes or anything fragranced, jasmine and gardenia, bergamot, cooked fish (on and off)… the list is endless and ever expanding.
Barometric pressure is also a biggie along with sun and fluorescent lighting. It’s an ever evolving state.
Take care, Brooke. Invisible pain is a hard social path to travel at times. I hope you have supportive and caring people in your life ❤
@@anne-louisegoldie Absolutely!
No word can describe how much I'm grateful. Thank you so much for sharing that information. It's life-changing. Where I live I would've never got that information from doctors. So to know not only what to do, but also why, it is priceless. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you, Dr Huberman
Thank you for this episode!
I’ve been struggling with migraines since I was 7, and saw so many specialists.. But it’s only now at 30, that I’m leaning how to manage them myself effectively, by doing research. Your podcast is amazingly helpful ❤
I had them since I was 13 until I was 25. Turned out I had lack of magnesium in my body. I started taking magnesium tablets 2-3 times a week and now I am 10 months without migraine.
@@mionellessi3086what kind of magnesium and how much?
@@jostandefer3582 Effervescent tablets. I recommend 250mg daily.
Please do an episode on traumatic brain injury! As a collegiate athlete TBIs are a major concern, and many of us re looking for as much information as possible. Love the podcast.
Yes, I a tbi survivor too and keep waiting for an episode on it
@@katya5687I would definitely still love this episode !
dha-epa changed my life 15 years ago. I had all kinds of headaches described in this podcast since I was a little girl. During my 20s there was no day without pain. The only change that changed everything was adding dha-epa capsules at night and soon the pains were reduced only to the first days of the menstrual period. After my first baby this improves even more.
Dude what the hell, woke up today with a massive headache for the first time in a while and this podcast gets released. Impeccable timing!
Takeaways:
-Explains that headaches are a common issue faced by everyone at some point in their life and some people experience them more frequently than others. He further adds that headaches can have a debilitating effect on people's ability to live a normal life. The episode will focus on different types of headaches and their underlying biology, along with the available treatments for them.
-Overview of different types of headaches and their underlying biology, along with best treatments for each type.
-electrolytes such as sodium, magnesium, and potassium. These electrolytes are important for the proper functioning of all cells and tissues, as well as organ systems in the body. When hydration and electrolytes are present in the right quantities, it leads to better nerve and neuron function, improved mood and hormone systems, and enhanced physical endurance and strength.
-The brain is protected by the meninges, which are thin fibrous tissues that act as a buffer between the brain and the dura. The dura is close to the skull but not directly touching it. The vasculature (arteries, blood vessels, and capillaries) in the area also adds to the pressure that builds up when blood vessels or arteries dilate and open, creating pressure between the brain and the tissues. The close proximity of these tissues and the tight wrapping of everything in the durable sac are some of the reasons why pressure can build up quickly and cause problems.
1. Cluster headaches
-are a type of headache that result from the trigeminal nerve becoming inflamed or hyper activated. The trigeminal nerve has three branches that extend to the eye, mandible, and nasal area. When it becomes activated, people experience pain behind the eye, tearing, nasal discharge, small pupils, and other facial symptoms. The neural origin of headaches is one of three types of headache origin, the others being muscular and meningeal.
-Body's response to inflammation can trigger pain mechanisms in the face and head area causing headaches with neural, muscular, meningeal, and inflammation-based origins.
- When there is any kind of systemic infection or inflammation, it can easily spread to the face and head area and trigger the pain mechanisms. This can result in headaches with neural, muscular, meningeal, and inflammation-based origins.
-Sensory neurons respond to stimuli in the environment and sense pain, light brushing on the skin, sound waves, photons of light, pressure within the head or gut, and pain within internal organs like the liver. Motor neurons move muscles, and modulatory neurons adjust the relationship between sensory neurons and motor neurons to determine if there will be any motor change in response to a sensory input.
-modulatory neurons determine whether or not a sensory neuron will generate a motor change.
-the different types of headache such as migraines, tension headaches, and cluster headaches. He also mentions the different types of treatments such as painkillers, behavioral approaches, and natural supplement based treatments.
-Frequency of migraines is greater in females, with many millions affected. Prevalence is higher in females than males and not related to menstrual cycle. Pregnancy seems to be protective.
Working...
If only I could get pregnant, as a man
Amazing can you add a summary of all the treatments to headaches,that I would be grateful for.
Thanks, trying to get through him doing long promotions for his sponsors and the thought of watching for two hours is ironically giving me a headache 😬
@@christiantaylor1495I hear ya, maybe if we try really really hard and convince ourselves well enough we can identify as pregnant 🤰...as a man 🧐
My headaches were virtually nonexistent while I was pregnant--- it was nice!
Long time sufferer of headache here and now I know what kind and what to do. After 24 years of various bouts of bad headache I tried Botox and it was almost instant relief and very few headaches since. Thank you so much for a great podcast, I have a college age daughter who is suffering with them rn and I pointed her to your podcast. She was talking to a friend about you and the friend said, “not Hubberman, my mom has a crush on him!” 😂
andrew ladiesman
One thing I'm surprised was not described in the video was scintillating scotoma, which is how I often experience migraine aura. It occupies a particular place in my vision, rather than "a halo around objects" as described in the video. It starts when I realize I am having trouble reading, and becomes a shimmering curved zigzag that starts very small and grows (sometimes taking up more than half of my vision) until it disappears before the headache sets in. It can be quite unsettling (and obviously distracting), almost feeling like you have been drugged or something. There are some semi-accurate images online showing how it looks, the more accurate ones make me feel nauseous just to look at, due to the association I guess... I also find that since having migraines, it feels like bright light (relative to my surroundings) stay in my vision longer, and I am constantly covering my eyes to check if a spot in my vision is just bright light lingering and will fade away, or is the beginning of a migraine aura... not fun.
Those pictures make me nauseous too and I have been cured. Try magnesium, it cured me and some of my friends.
Dear Andrew Huberman,
thank you for everything that you do with this podcast. The products that you mention at the beginning-- the sponsors, are really interesting! Because I trust you, your knowledge & research, I trust these products as well.
Please continue to introduce your listeners to quality and **** affordable stuff, in addition to all the in-depth neuroscience information (wonderfully presented in layman terms)!
You must be very busy with your work, life and all that you are involved in. So Again, thank you so much! You are helping more people than you will ever be aware of!!
I wish there were more people like you!
Thank you so much for doing a podcast on headaches. I’ve had chronic migraines for a long time. It’s affected every part of my life. I’m always grateful for any new information. Keep up the good work my friend.
I find your podcast one of the most impressive and effective tools for my daily practice as a doctor. There are so many things that we dont know about from medical school and residency, so listening to this podcast helps be offer my patients the most updated information and studies available, whenever something "out of the ordinary" is asked, or shall I say, something as ordinary as a headache. This podcast was AMAZING! Thank you so much.
Do you have any information or data on migraine food triggers? We are taught that migraines can be triggered by chocolate, alcohol, sausages, highly processed foods?
Thank you once again.
Also caffeine/or withdrawal, lack of eating for too long, aged cheeses.
Longtime migraine sufferer here (since age 6 - I'm 41 now) and I wanted to add a few other things to consider (not because you didn't do an excellent job, but just to add some further info). It's worth looking at magnesium & other electrolytes as well as other nutrient deficiencies (iron, B vitamins, D, etc. can all have an impact). Some foods and sensory experiences (in addition to light) can also trigger migraine. If barometric pressure changes are a trigger, there are special earplugs you can buy that supposedly help (I didn't have much luck with them, but many say they do). Also, in addition to photophobia during migraine, a lot of people are also extremely sensitive to sound or movement of any kind. Finally, you touched on cluster headaches being unilateral but migraines often are as well (that's literally the etymology of the word migraine). I will often have extremely severe pain on one side or part of my head and the rest of my head feels completely fine.
Another thing about migraine is that it can come along with (or even be exclusively comprised of) other effects aside from pain. I've only had aura a handful of times (and never until my 30s) and they've never come with pain (I just get scintillating scotoma). But most of my migraines are non-aura and can be EXTREMELY painful. Along with that though I usually get fatigue and significant cognitive deficits that are not just from being distracted by the pain - my brain simply does not work as well, even during the prodrome and postdrome parts where the pain is nonexistent or mild. Basically imagine brain fog with mild aphasia and sometime mood shifts as well. When my migraines get severe enough (to the point of nausea, etc.) I also frequently will have weird temperature fluctuations. Meanwhile, my best friend does get aura with pain (far less frequently overall than I do) where he partially loses vision, and last year he had a couple of incidents where he had very pronounced aphasia and tingling of the hand. It was pretty disconcerting to witness but it resolved itself within probably 20 minutes.
It was interesting to hear about the impact of CGRP, as one of the prescription drug classes available for migraine (as a preventative) is a CGRP antagonist. It's a monthly injection called Aimovig (or at least, that's the one I tried - there are others available now too). For me, none of the preventatives really worked for very long if at all, and some had absolutely horrific side effects (like Topamax). A combination of nutritional and behavioral approaches for prevention + sumatriptan for acute relief are what's working for me right now.
I have migraines that start with an aura, and after that a bad headache, and inability to form normal sentences or have clear thoughts.
What pretty much solved it for me is gulping down 1 or 2 glasses of water and try to relax in a dark room when I notice an aura might start.
In my case it's usually triggered by exhaustion, and not drinking enough it seems, but after making sure im hydrated I only had 1 migraine in the last 3 years.
Thanks for sharing...are you avoiding triggers as well? Would you mind sharing what is working for you?
@@smithasureshholisticnutrit6287 I have a lot of triggers, and a lot of them are inconsistent (like the pressure changes that precede and coincide with rain are a big one, but sometimes it rains and I'm completely fine). But some common things I try to control are staying on a fairly regular schedule as far as sleep, eating, etc., not getting overheated (which can be tricky as I live in FL and run warm to begin with), staying hydrated (which for me actually means drinking LESS water than I used to, but salting it in the morning and taking electrolyte salt tablets a couple times a day), supplementing to avoid the deficiencies I mentioned (I get these checked via bloodwork periodically), generally avoiding sensory overstimulation, trying to avoid stress, consciously relaxing my muscles periodically (checking in on them basically and relaxing as needed), working on alignment type stuff to avoid building tension (the modality that's helped the most with this is PRI), avoiding inhaling smoke, heavy perfumes, cleaning chemicals, etc.
Those are probably the main things. It's a lot! But most of this I also have to monitor or balance for other reasons (fatigue, mood, etc.) anyway (I'm autistic so I'm pretty sensitive to a lot of stuff). Most of the above is more for prevention. For acute relief, sumatriptan is the only thing that really helps (though occasionally it doesn't either). However, due to the strong side effects I typically take as small a dose as possible and just add more later if needed. Very rarely do I take a full dose.
@@sciencensorcery You are amazing! It sounds like a tightrope walk and I hope you have found peace within your situation. I went through a similar experience with my autoimmune attacks, always walking the tightrope... Until I found the liver flush with olive oil and epsom salts - a game changer although I did run the roller coaster of different symptoms showing up and then receding. Never had an attack after I started.
@@sciencensorcery Thank you for this; my experiences are quite similar and you saved me the time and effort to write a comment, which would not have been so well written as yours anyway.
In addition, if it benefits anyone; for me type of foods to avoid are chocolate, coffee, carbs, strong cheeses and alcohol, although it depends much on the time of the day or my overall state of being if they trigger migraines or not.
What to eat and when to eat it has become more manageable with time.
Been on a vegetarian diet for 20 yrs to the point of large deficiencies and being extremely sensitive to certain foods. Eating meat and animal fats again has improved my health in many ways.
Also the psychological / emotional pressure of some coming or past events can trigger a migraine, usually it has a build up that sometimes feels like an energetic state of activity, therefore it takes a lot of awareness to recognise it as such and timely withdraw myself from too much activity.
I have suffered from hormone headache and \or cluster headache for more than 30 years. I'm so glad to have found you. With all the detailed information you provide and the way you do it, makes it so available and easy to understand. I personally can make the connection and feel what you are explaining. I am very thankful to you Dr. Hubberman and I am absolutely sure it will help me and so many others to alleviate the pain and be able to have a better life.
Do you have any treatment please do let me know 😢
Hi Andrew, great to see effective, natural headache treatments brought to light. But get this: I used to have chronic tension and cluster headaches for 7ish years until I started implementing many of the general lifestyle protocols you've introduced us to over the years. I have found the preventative approach of improving lifestyle factors and introducing more hormesis into my life to be extremely effective in my n=1 experiment (down to
As a headache sufferer, huge thanks! (Hope you can do another Nine Club Stop & Chat to talk about the TBI findings with the skate community)
I've been following your life-enhancing podcasts since an year ...I am diagnosed with sever migraine and this episode felt like you saw through me, my problem and created an episode for me! Basically feeling elated before even hearing you out . Thanks
Creatine was the only thing that stopped a year-long of headache after my concussion. Stumbled upon it by accident as I noticed I only felt good after I took my pre-workout drink which was loaded with creatine. I told my neurologist about this and she called it placebo and dismissed me. My heart goes out to everyone suffering from head hits.
Hi!
How long did you take Creatine before u noticed it was helping?
Thanks!!
Really helpful, but would love to hear you address the topic of ocular migraines and atypical migraines with visual disturbances, including flashing lights, wavy lights, etc. They are terrifying, even though they often occur without much pain. Thanks once again for sharing your insight and expertise.
Those are the kind that I get...so perhaps they're included in migraines overall? I get the wavy lights and sometimes can't speak, which is really a trip!
Rating: 7.7/10
In Short: Does your face hurt? Well( heres why)…its killing me!!
Notes: This was a very thorough and niched podcast, but extremely helpful and informative for anyone who has headaches or family members who have them. For me not as relevant, so harder to get through, but understanding how and why your brain might feel 'pain' and what that means, was kind of fascinating. Learning about this for 3 hours made me have the feeling that there really isn't that much more to headaches than what was said here--there's only a few different ways they happened and current treatments kind of work and are helpful. And getting sleep and eating well are great to help. Mostly common sense, but there is room for science here and understanding why we get these might mean you can help someone (or yourself) the next time you have a headache.
I've suffered from headaches most of my life. I've tried (seemingly) everything. Neurologists, sleep studies, allergists, diets, chiropractors, acupuncture, supplements, biofeedback. I kept detailed records of what I ate, when I ate it, weather, severity of the headache, what I took for the headache, when I started certain treatments to see improvements over time. At the time, the only thing that seemed to help was triptans. At my worst I had 50 headaches over a 2 month time frame. Out of sheer luck I noticed that the only thing that helped was aerobic exercise (or maybe just not living a sedentary life style). Once I started moving (biking, jogging, walking, hiking) they nearly disappeared. One will sneak through once in a while but if I can catch it early enough OTC meds will take care of it.
How long do your aerobic exercises need to go for you to see improvement in your pain?
@@sobean9309 I haven't noticed a specific time per se but once I noticed they went away I just kept going....it felt so good be out and active. I basically started with a "couch to 5k" program, then I added some biking, then I added some swimming, then I did a short triathlon. With that said I noticed a huge improvement just from the running. It's possible only a moderate amount will do the trick but my addictive personality gets the better of me sometimes. I can't be certain what the mechanism is for the relief but I wasn't going to ask questions...I just kept going.
Sadness, stress can give you headaches. Exercise gives happiness on the contrary. You're being in the moment while exercising, connecting with your phisical self, getting out of your head.
I'd say it's not just the amount, more the frequency to exercise that often matters. Take breaks, use your body. Don't be stuck in your head for streched time.
It adds to the happiness effect that she's outdoors. Less time stuck between stuffy 4walls, crowded depressing spaces with unnatural colours, stale air/bad air/ air conditioning/ mould/ smog etc. Being outdoors you'll get sunshine too, lots of horizontal eye movement that's de-pressurizing, not to mention soothing effect of nature in itself, vit d will help hormonal balance and mood too.
Outcome a happier less headache-ey human that reconnected with nature and it's own "hardware"..
My understanding is, any pain, be it suffering (emotional) or be it physical, is essentially a call for change in habits/lifestyle/attitude.
I can only agree with this statement. When I move more and spend time outside, even walking only, reduces the occurrence of migraine significantly. Anything that stretches your muscles, Pilates, yoga, aerobics, etc.helps a lot!!! Don’t push it over, but a daily stretch, about 25mins to an hour, works amazingly. I have chronic aura migraines for about 15-20 years. I tried everything as well, movement helps the most.
Thank you so much for sharing all of this knowledge! Majority of us I think would never receive this information throughout our lives. Not even from our doctors. Thank you for all that you do!
As someone that suffers from chronic migraine, my heart goes out to you for sharing this information.
One thing I wish you spoke about are some of the other pharmaceutical treatments, like Triptans or some of the daily preventative medications that are being prescribed.
I’m currently taking Sumatriptan, which is effective at aborting my migraines. It’s not an opiate or anti inflammatory drug, and I’m curious to what it’s actually doing to my body.
Makes me feel very strange when I take it, but no migraine.
I took sumatriptan and my doctor said we can try rizatriptan to see if one worked better than the other. I didn’t notice feeling off with either one. But I know someone who did!
She takes rizatriptane alone. My doctor told me to take riz with naproxen (500 mg)… so I’m not sure if that has anything to do with it.
Works great for me!
Good luck… severe migraines are not fun.
@@AHA3-z6b my doc said that different people respond differently to different triptans and then you kind of have to find the one for you
@@AHA3-z6b The triptans definitely helped me overall, haven't tried Rizatriptan yet, only Sumatriptan, apparently there's a few other ones too, doc says if sumatriptan stops working I can try another. If I take 50mg of sumatriptan early enough, it completely aborts the migraine, which is amazing since before I would lose a day of my life almost every week from migraines. If I take it too late sometimes I need 100mg, makes my skin super tingly and hypersensitive, chest tightness, higher heart rate, its weird. Still FAR better than the migraine. :)
I know I cant take anything that boosts serotonin when taking sumatriptan because it binds to serotonin receptors, and you could actually get toxic serotonin syndrome from certain supplements combined with triptans. Im curious what Huberman thinks about what its actually doing to make the migraine go away.
The way any of the migraine medicine makes you feel is SO concerning. It’s such a vicious cycle, take the medicine worry about everything else in your body but no migraine…then the rebound and you try not to take more medicine but you have to work and drive and go on with your day and the cycle continues
Sumatriptan is a gift from heaven as far as I'm concerned. But yeah, the side effects are weird. I've found that if I catch it early enough, I can cut my pills into much smaller dosages (literally I'll sometimes cut them as small as physically possible) and it will be enough to stop the migraine without knocking me out like a full dose would do.
I was suffering from quite intensive migraines recurring every week. Only triptans were helping with the pain. But 1.5 year ago I started supplementing Omega-3 from different reason and after 2-3 months of supplementation I noticed that those migraines just disappeared. Now when headache appears it's quite light and not so frequent as before - I don't need to take medicine anymore. I was suspecting that lack of headache could be related with Omega-3, (as I was not changing anything in my treatment or nutrition), but frankly speaking not 100% sure - thank you for confirmation. It really works 🙂.
I'm a migrainer. Until recently I just accepted and bullied thru. Started keeping a log and discovered I was spending 4 months across the year in migraine pain. Saw a neurologist and am on a vitamin protocol. 4 months in and the headaches have way lessened but not stopped. Did not realize how harmful the pain was to my overall outlook on my life. Hoping things continue on the upgrade!!
While I know it will look different for everyone, would you mind sharing the protocol your neurologist recommended?
@@Carrie_AM sure! Started the protocol with Sumatriptan for 7 days only, around 3 days in I started taking 300 mg of CoQ 10 ubiquinol, then a few days later added 400mg of Magnesium and a few days later 400mg of riboflavin. Everyday I take the CoQ 10, magnesium and riboflavin. It took 3 months of this protocol before I saw results. Hope this helps!
One more thing: only 1 cup of coffee in the morning, no more cold brew(stay below 200mg of coffee per day) dont skip meals and keep regular hours and sleep times
I have chronic migraines. I found that omega-3 and creatine really helped with my baseline level of well-being.
Then I also experimented with eucalyptus; it does seem to help. Although, initially, I put it on my head, I now put it on my neck. I found through some investigation that emotional stress was leading to neck tension, and the tightness of the neck was causing the headaches! Addressing the emotional stress at its source is best, but the eucalyptus is a nice ritual to have for stressful periods or bad days when anxiety is unavoidable.
I would never have sorted this out without Mr. Huberman! My quality of life is steadily improving.
as someone who experiences lots of migraines with and without an aura the best way to describe the visual dissruptions are like if you looked at a bright light for a couple seconds and then look away. you have that big circle in the center of your vision except its massive and constant for like 30-45 minutes.
Enjoyed this. I started with essential oils for headaches. Worked well for awhile, greatly reduced quantity. Eventually didn't work as well switch to botox. Botox worked great but was expensive. I then purchased a red light to build collagen. Months later I let my Dad use it to help heal a wound and immediately had a headache that lasted 3 days. Went and got red light back and was gone in 15 minutes. I had no idea red light would also do this!
Wow
Headaches are what stop me from doing half the shit I wanna do, I hate doing activities with a pounding headache. This one was much needed thx Doc 🙏🏼
Dear Andrew,
Just wanted to say a big thank you for all the podcast episodes. They have been immensely beneficial to my life. I listen to you probably 1-2 hours a day. It’s been even beneficial for the people around as I reference your research all the time.
I commented on this episode as it’s most recent and sort of on topic with health conditions/symptoms with what I wish to suggest. My father suffers from chronic cough and asthma, which has been gradually getting worse with age. It would be so great if you did an episode on that! We’re waiting for that day to come!
Sending gratitude your way and I hope everything in your world is well, including your production team. The donation is a token of appreciation all the way from the UK.
as someone who gets cluster headache every other week, I appreciate this video
I have it for 13 years.... It's ruff man. Hope we all can benefit from this podcast.
Have you tried Oxygen ?
Oxygen has been the best treatment for me so far! I recommend!
Ask your doc about low dose lithium! I started on it for other reasons but it’s almost elimated my cluster headaches, which I used to get mutiple times per week.
It’s anti inflammatory for neurons which makes sense. And also balances magnesium in the brain. I wish this was more well known beyond lithium just being a psych drug.
Wow, A big thanks to Dr.Huberman for making this episode. Headaches have been frequent, and I was making my own list of dos and don'ts.
My headache triggers have been the following
1) delay in having meals
2) dehydration
3) over-exertion. Running more than 30 minutes can cause headaches that day.
4) Getting angry :/
In short, anything out of the ordinary routine or trying to push my body a little beyond
Photophobia, nausea, and vomiting during extreme migraine attacks rang a bell!
How I have been overcoming headaches,
1) Sleep!
2) Surprisingly, meeting friends and having a good laugh makes my headache go away completely.
3) washing the face with cold water helps sometimes. this maybe aligns with the theory of using peppermint oil
using omega-3 supplements and peppermint oil is an eye-opener. once again, thank you for making this episode.
Routine is really important for migraine sufferers. Photophobia ( and phonophobia ) and nausea are the keys to the diagnosis of migraine, as is the quality of the headache pain. If you don't have these types of symptoms, then you don't have a migraine !! ( a severe headache is not a migraine, in other words).
Your channel is a goldmine!
It's holding overwhelming amount of information I don't need my Netflix subscription because this will take me some time to go through.
Cheers Andrew!
Huberman is the best thing to come out of RUclips. Period.
I have been waiting for this episode!!! I have suffered from headaches for years and only recently got some relief after ditching the prescriptions docs gave me and changing my supplements. Can’t wait to listen. Thank you 🙏
Ditto!! I was gonna say the exact same thing you wrote. I’ve been suffering for years with headaches!
Do you mind if I ask what you changed? 😅🙏🏻
Let’s go HUBERMAN!!! You ARE the MAN - I’ve only gotten a half an hour in, but I am gonna pick this up later. I have to close my eyes and lay down from this stupid f*ing headache!
I LOVE YOU ANDREW HUBERMAN!!!! Relief is in sight 😍
@@winstonclydesdale2569 well, almost the same thing. I’ve been suffering for years with headaches and have been waiting for an episode like this. I’ve seen ENT docs, spent thousands, they couldn’t help me; started seeing a neurologist about 6 months ago, and he put me on rx meds, that are helping a little, but have side effects- I feel I can already tell it’s not the right path. I was so excited when I saw this topic come up - I usually check the comments section before watching any long information video for feedback, and was just thrilled. My fingers are crossed - dealing with a bad headache today as a matter of fact but I’m feeling hopeful.
I have been waiting for you to discuss headaches since I discovering you 9 months ago. 6 months of intense acupuncture healed my migraines - now I only ever suffer from tension headaches. However, my daughter suffers about 4 migraines a months and the medical protocols have not helped her. She started acupuncture, which seems reduce the amount of migraines, but I am thankful for all the other protocols you have offered for us to try. I usually listen to the podcast while I run, but this one I listened to with pencil and paper for lots of notes. Thank you for all your amazing work. I have learned so much.
I feel the podcast (on all your media platforms) is much like an audio text book by having the time stamps! You’re my Medical Google! And the RUclips version feels like you’re my doctor explaining things to me. So incredibly grateful for what you’re doing for the public! I have your Premium service which is my way trying to keep this going. Thank you. 🙏🏼
I know dude. This man and his team are the best!
7:47 Different causes of headache: muscular tension, meninges and vasodilation, neural, inflammation.
Already long ago I had discovered that modest mental work is a good protection against potential headache. Instead, if you face a hard job with mental overstrain (headache problem), real headache begins not during, but after it. Even if the job was successfully completed.
11:22 Vasodilation perfectly explains this. Adrenaline causes vasoconstriction. After success, vessels expand and press on meninges.
31:17 Types: tension, migraine, cluster, hormonal, trauma.
34:40 Migraines. I define migraine as severe headache. The next stage of the condition when the organism does not recover but dips further into malfunction.
Statistics: up to 43% women suffer from migraines.
2:09:02 How caffeine affects headache.
This is a brilliant sample of how science helps understanding.
Caffeine itself is a vasodilator. But it blocks adenosine which is also vasodilator.
As a result, caffeine relieves headache in the evening and aggravates it in the morning.
This is so incredibly helpful to me! Thank you! Would LOVE to hear an episode on chronic fatigue!
Thank you for existing and doing what you do!
Me too!!
Thanks for all of this information. I had been waiting for this podcast to come. I shared it with my family members who also suffer from migraines. I recommend your podcast to everyone. You are brilliant and so helpful!
4 sessions at chiropractor freed me from horrible headache attacks that used to happend due to muscle tension caused by stress. Something used to get stuck in shoulder, neck, face area and I would be nearly dead for 2 days. He fixed it, and prescribed me certain exercises, taught me about jaw tension too. He saved my life literally 😂😍
Where is this guy??!!
@@user-ky9ux2wh4i oh, Vilnius, Lithuania 😅 But any decent chiropractor can find these things.
Been waiting for this one for awhile and just in time as I suffered from a migraine this morning and while resting I thought I'd listen to a Andrew Huberman podcast and low and behold this one was at the top of the list....Thank you so much Andrew...I am half way through and the pain has subsided...will take in the rest later today!
Thank you for this! Been suffering from migraines since a child. I would love to see an episode about Alzheimer prevention and treatment options
Thank you Dr Huberman. This is a very helpful episode. I have just gotten out of hospital yesterday and have was admitted 5 days earlier via ambulance with a thunderclap headache. Upon needing to be transferred to another hospital with a bigger better neurosurgery department I experienced another one which needed a lot of morphine and other drugs to get under control.
After a series of tests, CT, LP, MRI it was concluded I didn't have a bleed or was going to have a bleed which as the neuro surgeon said I have a beautiful brain.
Upon being discharged I was prescribed naproxen when pain occurs and a daily dose of verapamil for a month to relax my blood vessels.
Had mild pain for the whole time I was in hospital and when I got home.
This morning I got into my pool around 6am and instantly I had another episode.
Took my meds and lay down for around an hour to get it under control.
If there is anyone I trust on this issue it is you and I'd be very grateful if you could shed some light on this and what could be causing it and what can I do to recover from this so that it doesn't happen again.
Thank you kindly 💪🏼🙏
Thanks dr Huberman! I’ve had debilitating migraine and tension headaches since a concussion a few years ago. I’ve always loved your work, but this episode is a special one for me!
Thanx for all the amazing content.
Leverages: i’d add breath awareness, as poor breathing affects all other leverages negatively.
1. Mindfulness - all day long (even during sleep)
2. Breath awareness - 24’000 times/24 h
3. Sleep - 8 h/24 h
4. Nutrition 3x/24 h
5. Exercise 2 h/24 h
6. Social interactions xxx/24
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Thank you for this episode. I look forward to watching it in an effort to help my wife who suffers from DAILY migraine headaches. I have been watching and rewatching all the episodes on brain health and pain and dopamine hoping to unlock the mysteries of migraine.
I wish your wife luck and success with combating her condition! Migraines are one of those things that can make life seem not worth living.
My headaches (although I experience them regularly) aren't nearly as bad as they could be, and still I feel like being robbed of any purpose (if that makes sense) on the days when I get them. I shudder to even imagine what migraineurs (I had to look up that word) haver to deal with on a daily basis.
Best of luck, you're a good partner looking into this on her behalf! I suffer from chronic (but not daily) debilitating migraine, it really IS damaging to life and mental health. I have to rely on Triptans, Zomig being the most reliable, but Sumatriptan injections work if the migraine hasn't been aborted in time, and the dry heaves are in full force. Be Well!
@@HTWW Thank you for the good vibes. I wish you morning sunlight and long walks.
@@20LookInside12 Thank you for the good vibes. Here’s hoping we find the strength to lean into the days that require more effort.
Great episode. I work as a nurse and suffer from migraines. Dr. Huberman definitely is serving the public by educating and professing his understanding/research. Thank you Dr. Huberman. You definitely change my life as well and hundreds of thousands of other people by informing/educating.
This is so valuable! Can you do a video on neck pain and tension? My neck is the source of my headaches usually, and nothing I do works very well. It's rock hard and I can't do much with my arms or it starts hurting so much and eventually spasms. I would really appreciate an episode addressing this!
Would love this too, been having ongoing neck pain for the longest time.
Could be forward neck posture. There are lots of yt videos to help you stretch out your neck muscles and build them back to the natural posture. Change your pillow as well. Often they are too fluffy. Build your back and glute muscles and use joint mobility for your hips and feet.
We have a little combo kit that uses the peppermint oil with a Himalayan salt stone massage to relieve neck pain and tension. The trace minerals in the real salt content mixed with CBD and peppermint oils seem to really address the fascia and help with mobility. Hope you find relief soon!
You have no reason to trust me… but read the mind body connection by John Sarno. Will change your life. You’ll have no more pain within a week. Good luck!
Me to! So much neck pain
i was waiting for you to talk about Headaches related to sleep apnea and after I have severe asthma attack.
As somehow who suffers from abdominal migraines with cyclic vomiting syndrome, resulting in many trips to the ER, I am hopeful that the principles for headaches will apply to my situation as well!
I have suffered from migraines since I was a child, I will be using and sharing this info with anyone who suffers the same
Suffered migraines my whole
Life, spews etc, had enough of doctors leading me nowhere, did some hardcore research in November, which lead me to taking magnesium chelate, vitamin b2 and vitamin d supplements and have been migraine free for nearly 3 months now, yew! 🤙
Botox helps
@@ce7066
No Botox gave me a three day migraine !
It's official, I'm not the only one appreciating humongously this Podcast! Been suffering from migraines and different types of headaches for at least 46 years now (started around 7years old)! So, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you...!
Seen more neurologists than you could imagine for this ailment, but unfortunately to many just want to prescribe "more and more drugs" without caring, without really wanting to dig in the root of the problem. So it was VERY refreshing to hear fully detailed informations upon many levels of the subject - the level of geekyness I thrive for. Sure, there's still LOTS to talk about, but I'm sure you are already considering doing a Part 2 on this! 😉
Suggestions for future podcasts: Chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, burnouts (all the effects it has on the body)
Maybe try taking magnesium. It is not a drug and it cured me.
That was awesome! Wish my neurologist would watch, she only pushed meds but no health advice… I’ve done my own research and have eliminated my daily headaches and reduced the intensity of my migraines. Also, yeah, peppermint giving good candy cane vibes.
Thank you for this, Dr Huberman! My wife suffers from chronic tension headaches and vestibular migraines. This has been very informative and helpful in opening our ways to other tools and modalities that are available!
I would love to hear you speak about vestibular migraine, PPPD, cervical vertigo, and vestibular disorders in general! Thank you for all that you do :)
Would also love to hear more information on vestibular migraine
Unfortunately, I’m experiencing headaches more than usual so let me begin liking this educational video before I watch it ❤
I've had a permanent headache for over 18 years now. Really hoping this information will help me finally get some relief.
Are you 18 yrs old ?
@@FoursWithin 34, started when I was 16. Gradually became more and more frequent till it became a permanent thing
What type of headache is it ? Tension? Migraine? Also, did anything trigger it, or did it pop out of nowhere?
My girlfriend started taking creatine monohydrate after learning about it on your podcast, and has recognised a clear drop in the frequency of migranes (with aura). It is really amazing to hear it actually being science to back this up.
Is your gf taking creatine for muscle growth or for headaches
What dosage?
I live in migraine central in South Eastern Alberta. We get Chinooks with odd wind pattern which brings warm winds in winter and extreme air pressure changes. So we wind, huge temp change from -20 to +10 C accompanied by pressure change. More people have migraines here than normal stats.
Great episode as always!
Was really hoping to hear about postural reasons for tension headaches, as many sources on the internet make a strong correlation between extensive use of smartphones, laptops and such with accumulating tension in the neck and skull region.
That’s what I was hoping too
I was also hoping for the same answers 😢
Probably because those are done ad nauseam: base of the skull suboccipitals massage/stretching/"SNAGS"/chintucks for shorterm relief and strengthening the back/neck and not sitting in any one position or staring at a screen too long. Hearing Huberman talk on that would be a good follow up since he's good at putting the myths to bed if any, for sure.
Bought my omegas and curcumin today. Hoping for some relief for chronic hormonal headaches.
Please have Dr Gottfried back to cover our 40’s and 50’s. It was such a privilege to listen to you two share your knowledge)
Did you get relief from this Shauna??
I started drinking a gallon of water during my first pregnancy 10 years ago. I get maybe two headaches a year. I’ve encouraged all my family and friends to drink more water and it coincidentally cured their headaches they got all the time. It’s crazy how some simple lifestyle changes can cure common ailments and can avoid medication completely. I hope this helps someone!
I drink too much water trying to hydrate (urine is CLEAR) sadly this has never stopped my debilitating migraines, you're fortunate an easy and accessible treatment works for you!
@@20LookInside12 headaches can be caused by various things. I hope you can find the reason of the cause if there’s an outward one. I commented that because most people drink like a cup of water a day if that and a common sign of dehydration is headaches.
Migraine sufferer here of 10 years. I found that this episode gave a lot of new and additional information to the information that is out there already. I've read a few migraine books and they overlap for like 90%. The information about creatine and fish oil was new for me. Information I missed in this episode is that physical health and fitness can really help with your pain. The fitter and more weight I lose, the less intense my migraines get.
I'd recommend people to also read a good book like "the migraine brain".
Extremely valuable information. I've learned a lot about my headaches and it's a shame no one told me until now that these mind-blowing and excruciating headaches I have are cluster headaches. All the doctors so far have treated me telling me that I have migraines. I'm a woman and I've had moments where I've literally hit my head really hard with my fists because it only took me out of the craziness of this pain for a split second. I also have a droopy eyelid, which I understand from you is typical. Can you at least give some pointers on how to deal with a cluster headache. Cluster headache is the only one that you just mentioned, but you didn't give any mechanisms or medications or anything that might help with cluster headaches. Thanks for everything you are doing here! ❤
So what is the best way to cure cluster headaches?
@@davidec.7122 Verapamil helped me, you should ask your doctor about that.
Man as a kid I dealt with cluster headaches so bad that some of them are like core memories. I remember Halloween night in 3rd grade was me getting destroyed and crying and screaming. Another one before a double header playing travel baseball. I’ve found that I’ll wake up with them if I fall asleep with string cologne still on? I’ll just keep listening but thanks, could’ve used this 20 years ago haha
Hi Andrew I love your podcast. My son suffers with cluster headaches so I was very keen to listen to this episode. We both listened but couldn’t hear the best treatment for cluster headaches. Please advise which treatment was most effective for cluster headaches. Thank you
I think botox might be the thing to help us headache migraine sufferers have a more quality life. It sounds like a neurological appt would be wise and to try the preventative medications. It sounds like one has to try at least 3 different preventative medications that haven't worked to qualify for the treatment with insurance.
No mention of magnesium?
I read that migraine sufferers tend to have low magnesium levels. Does magnesium protect against excitotoxicity of neurons (connected to migraines) by blocking the NMDA receptor?
I used to suffer from cluster headaches that I would call cluster migraines because they were so frequent and debilitating. I decided to make leafy green shakes in the morning… full bunch of greens with 1/2 lemon or lime (no sweet fruits). A big blender full. When I would feel the onset of a migraine, I’d try my best to make some and chug it down before laying down. Maybe 45 mins later, the migraine would lessen or completely subside. It shocked me everytime. I initially thought it was the potassium I was getting, but later realized leafy greens are full of magnesium. I was drinking a blender full at the time and it worked for me. A decade later, migraines now only occur during my menstrual cycle like clockwork. So I added in aerobic exercise (I do Tae Bo haha) and an electrolyte concentrate (Trace Minerals Brand) that is high in magnesium. I also drink half a cup of water with a large pinch of Celtic sea salt upon waking before the green shake (no longer a blender full but 1-2 servings). I do yoga before bed for an influx of oxygen. Then take magnesium citramate (Thorne) afterwards and fingers crossed, no migraines for a few months now!
I do also take cod liver oil for the omega 3s with vitamin d, k2, magnesium of course, and vitamin c whenever I eat fish. I do believe in the anti inflammatory properties of omega 3s! But everything else is just as important. Trace minerals, oxygen, neck/ spine posture, relaxation, food choices, etc. Just wanted to share my experience because I know what it’s like to have debilitating migraines and they are awful. And the more I read about magnesium, the more I’m convinced at how impt it is.
And now I’m going to look into creatine because that is something new I had no idea about! Thanks for sharing the info! :)
Thanx sir .
One of the most want topic that is left is sex and sexual dysfunctions.
I hope you soon give your words on this.
After a subarachnoid hemorrhage, I received a VP shunt and have not had a headache since. Prior to the brain hemorrhage, I frequently had headaches and migraines. I wonder how the flow of CS fluid might have played into this over the years, and altitude: I have always lived at 5,300ft. As a medical librarian, I am so happy to immerse myself in your evidence-based approach. Many thanks!
This was very insightful. I believe that I do get the occasional cluster headache, and a very rare migraine. But what I do struggle the most with is an extremely annoying and persistent headache, that starts at the base of my neck and does manifest behind my right eye consequently. I know it is most likely from bad posture and weak neck muscles, so if you could do a podcast on the topic of those particular headaches, caused by neck pain and improper posture, I and many people I believe would be very grateful. :) I have heard that this can also be connected to the jaw pain and tension in the jaw... so this chain of reaction and how to best treat all the simptoms and of course the cause would be nice to hear!
Possibly occipital neuralgia?
Thank you, Dr. Huberman for the detailed information regarding headaches. I get migraine headaches frequently, after a bad car accident, 23 years ago. Essential oils and anything with a strong scent, Tigger my headaches, so i stay away from anything scented, but if it works for others, that's wonderful.
I take Triptans as well as beta blockers, i use ice pack along with the medications, as so I feel the headaches coming, sometimes i get aura, so i know that it's coming but i work 60 or 65 hours a week, i can't sleep, whenever needed to recover. Since i watched you episode about fasting, it did miracles for the reduction of the number of attacks. I was always worried about hypoglycemia, but this is wonderful. I am very active, 56 years old woman, I eat keto, since i hit full menopause 2 years ago. Take vitamin D3, and Magnesium, daily. I will get some omega 3 tablets, because i never eat seafood, and will discuss the creatine with my pain specialist. I hope that, this information helps someone, and thank you tremendously for the incredible work you do, i love listening to your teachings daily.
I did try many different treatments, didn't help ( acupuncture, botox, different medications, natural supplements, physical therapy, and prosecutor was done at the hospital in Toronto, i was under general anesthetic, i eat healthy, and try to stay steess Less, can't do stress free,) .
Please stay well, safe, i hope that all can benefit from tge wealth of information provided by Dr. Huberman, here and in every episode.
God bless you.
Sue
Exertion exercise-induced headaches/ migraines are a serious problem for me (almost always follow after sprint workouts or high output/anaerobic activities and linger for days). Is there any research out there as to mechanisms and treatment for this?
Great work and thank you Dr. Huberman!
Maybe do less strenuous exercises? I also wonder if migraines are blood pressure related, like due to exercise?
Of course doing less strenuous exercises would lead to less migraines. But that is not an option for serious athletes, and my comment is focused on the need for more research to diagnose the mechanisms and figure out how to prevent or treat. I'm not sure how blood pressure factors into the equation, but it probably plays a role addition to other variables like diet, temperature, altitude, etc.
Yay! I'm so excited! You mentioned in here that you will be doing a full podcast focusing on Traumatic Brain Injuries! I had a severe Traumatic Brain Injury with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3 after I was hit-and-run by an SUV while I was cycling in San Diego. In the hospital for five months, I simultaneously acquired Hydrocephalus and my pituitary gland was damaged, so I now have Hypothyroidism. For Hydrocephalus, I now have a VP Shunt at the lowest setting. Plus all my eye sockets were broken and I had a "convergence deficit" with pressure that tricks ophthalmologists to thinking I'm on the verge of Glaucoma. So so excited you are doing a full episode on TBIs!
I swear you have the perfect timing with your topics, Andrew! 🙌🖤✨
Thank you so much for speaking about this subject; it’s absolutely needed information!!
SO needed. It's at the scale of an epidemic by now, and no one is really talking about it.
I was afraid to watch this because I swear just the word headache can trigger a headache to come on! Thank you so much! it was so helpful!
Oooohh Andrew, you could never give me a headache. Your science based approaches I will always embrace. 🥰
Thanks for this episode and the actionable advice. If you get time to answer, do you if in the study you mentioned where they supplemented large doses of Creatine Monohydrate, did they see any resulting hair loss? I've heard it increases DHT causing hair loss/balding even in smaller doses, but I'm not sure how much real evidence for that there is.