Leaky Gut and Migraine Prevention

Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD, explores functional medicine's approach to understanding and treating migraines, beginning with an introduction to food sensitivities. She delves into the critical role of gut health in migraine development and examines how immune responses can act as potential migraine triggers. The episode further investigates the involvement of the trigeminal nerve in migraine pathology. Dr. Barrett discusses practical strategies for reducing inflammation as a preventive measure against migraines. For more info about the hidden causes of migraines, go to https://migraineclass.com (0:00) Introduction to functional medicine and food sensitivities (5:15) Gut health's role in migraine development (9:01) Immune responses as migraine triggers (10:22) The role of the trigeminal nerve in migraines (12:31) Strategies for reducing inflammation to prevent migraines (13:42) Conclusion and additional resources