EP282: How your gut and hormones trigger migraine (and how to do it)

In this episode, Tina sits down with Diane Ducarme, the founder and CEO of Migraine Hero, opening up the complex and often misunderstood world of the migraine world, especially how they affect women during perimenopause and menopause. They explored that migraines are not just “headache,” but are often associated with common health trends such as hormone fluctuations, intestinal problems, and even intermittent fasting. You will also learn how daily habits, from sleep to diet to liver health, play a key role in preventing migraines and relief.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The Difference Between Migraine and Routine Headache
- Hidden migraine triggers you may not doubt
- How intermittent fasting can worsen migraine
- Intestinal problems (such as intestinal leakage, sibo, ibs, or ibd) are migraines
- Simple daily habits to support gut health and reduce migraine
- The surprising connection between sleep, liver and migraine
- Caffeine and Migraine: Friend or Enemy?
- Premenstrual and menstrual migraine – What is the difference?
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About Tina Haupert:
Tina Haupert is the owner of the carrot “N” cake and is a certified nutrition coach and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner (FDN-P).
Tina and her team use functional testing and personalized nutrition methods to help women find balance in their diet while achieving their body composition goals.
Contact Diane Ducarme:
https://www.mynectarhealth.com/
https://www.migraineheroes.org
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About Diane Ducarme:
Diane Ducarme, founder and CEO of Nectar Health, is a leading figure in the migraine investigation, blending the wisdom of Eastern medicine with Western science and advanced technology to reveal the true roots of migraine disease. At Harvard Business School, a background in science and engineering, and fluency in seven languages, including Mandarin, Diane brings a rich view to the complex world of migraine care. Her journey led her to Chinese engineering to traditional Chinese medicine research, and recently conducted neuroscience research on Harvard X.
Diane’s approach uniquely emphasizes adding functional foods rather than eliminating them, but shifts from restrictive practices to focusing on nourishing the body. As host of the Migraine Hero Podcast, she shares insights and stories that resonate deeply with migraine patients around the world. Through Nectar Health, Diane’s dedication continues to change lives, providing a holistic path to relief, resilience and health for those suffering from migraine disorders.