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We got a great question in our free, migraine Facebook group for women (Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND), from a woman who had just been prescribed Lyrica by her neurologist.
After reading the side effects, she wondered, IS HE NUTS?
Join us this week as we discuss why a medication like Lyrica might be prescribed for a migraine sufferer, what it's side effects are, and what long-term impact it could have on your health.
Please note: this podcast talks about the documented suicidality risk associated with Lyrica. If youâre in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, dial or text 988 (US) or go to https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp
Other podcasts we mention in this episode:
26. Why Do Medications Cause Side Effects?
Connect with us:
Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/
Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND
Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map
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Can a cleanse help eliminate migraines?
In this episode, join Dr. Leslie and Mari as they talk about cleanses, toxin-buildup, and how they impact migraine sufferers.
Explore the different types of cleanses, how they can help eliminate toxins from our bodies, and where they fall short.
Dr. Leslie discusses the potential pitfalls of trying to use a quick cleanse to address your migraines and your overall health, including some personal experiences sheâs had with cleanses. She also goes over the crucial role of the liver in detoxification and how a cleanse can impact the detoxification process.
Dr. Leslie and Mari remind us to come back to the fundamental principles of restoring health, including cellular nutrition, effective waste removal, and cellular vitality.
Don't miss this enlightening discussion on cleanses, toxins, and their impact on migraines!
Other podcasts we mention in this episode:
19. Why Does Every Medication I Try Stop Working Eventually
2. What Doctors are Really Thinking When You Go In To Your Appointment
Connect with us:
Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/
Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND
Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map
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In this episode of Healing Migraines Naturally, Mari and Dr. Leslie pick up a magnifying glass to take an up-close look at the cellular level, exploring the intriguing connections between Raynaud's Syndrome and migraines.
What is Raynaudâs Syndrome? Raynaud's syndrome, a condition that predominantly affects women, causes capillaries in the fingers to constrict, resulting in painful and intermittent attacks triggered by stressors like cold temperatures or emotional stress. While Dr. Leslie learned about Raynaudâs Syndrome in naturopathic medical school, she never saw a case of it until she started working exclusively with women with migraines. Now, it regularly comes up, with about 10% of her clients with migraines ALSO getting Raynaudâs flairs.
As Mari and Dr. Leslie sift through the physiology of Raynaud's, they shed light on how the body's circulatory system responds to cold and stress and why it sometimes misfires, leading to Raynaud's symptoms.
This episode, like past episodes of the podcast, focuses on the importance of viewing symptoms as signals of underlying deficiencies in the body and gives listeners a deeper understanding of exactly what functions are taking place when things like migraines or Raynaudâs occur.
To help address the underlying cause of these types of illnesses, Dr. Leslie speaks about her three core principles for addressing health issues, focusing on nourishing cells, clearing metabolic waste, and restoring vitality. By understanding these principles, Dr. Leslie and Mari aim to empower listeners to address the root causes of health conditions rather than merely managing symptoms.
Other podcasts mentioned in this episode:
6. Are Migraines Genetic?
https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/214768620343. Is Food My Best Medicine...Or My Worst Enemy?
https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/2147923500Connect with me:
Website: www.drlesliecisar.com
Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND
Free Resources:
Want to know why drugs - and supplements - stop working after a while? Click here for this free training: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/StopWorking
Have you been suffering from chronic migraines and ready to do something radically different that actually works? I work with women all over the country who have chronic migraines. Learn more about my approach here. -
Discover a journey of triumph on Healing Migraines Naturally, as Cory, who battled migraines from her teenage years on, unveils her remarkable health transformation.
Cory's life was a labyrinth of triggers, where everyday activities ignited her debilitating 72-hour migraines.
Triggered by everything from wine to heat, altitude changes to exercise, navigating life itself became a migraine management saga. Cory's life took an unexpected turn as menopause coincided with a concussion, amplifying her chronic migraines.
She found herself bedridden, unable to partake in life's simplest pleasures, as it seemed like she was always risking another migraine episode.
Cory turned to her phone (the only thing she could use to occupy herself while stuck in bed in a dark room) for answers and encountered Dr. Leslie's Facebook groupâa turning point that set her on a different trajectory.
In this episode, Cory shares her transformative experience when she stopped trying to "fight" the migraines and gave her body what it needed - physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Fast forward 2 years, and her life has been rewired. She even describes her experience as "reverse aging." From enhanced energy to healthier hair, nails, and even better blood work results, Cory is still seeing all the signs of optimal health.
Join us to explore Cory's journeyâa testament to the body's extraordinary capacity for restoration and recovery.
Want More? Check Out This Podcast:
52. What Is Health? What Is Disease?
https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/2148108125
Connect with me:
Website: www.drlesliecisar.com
Facebook: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND
Free Resources:
Want to know why drugs - and supplements - stop working after a while? Click here for this free training: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/StopWorking
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In this episode of Healing Migraines Naturally, Dr. Leslie speaks with Mari about the way we think about health and disease in Western society - which goes all the way back to the ancient Greeks!
Dr. Leslie and Mari start by addressing the massive part of the US economy that is dedicated to healthcare- or, as some people call it, "Sick-Care." How did we get here?
Going even further down the rabbit hole, Dr. Leslie covers the question, what is disease?
She covers this important question because the way we define health and disease in Western medicine has a significant impact on your ability to get diagnosed and find relief. You may be all-too familiar with the frustration some people face when their symptoms aren't deemed sufficient for a diagnosis, and are told - "Come back when you are worse!"
Dr. Leslie shares her personal experience of frustration with the healthcare system and how defeating it can feel to try and gain your health back when you are constrained by a system that ignores whole-body health. She and Mari go over the interconnectedness of health and disease, but they also cover the innate healing ability within us, and the potential for a society where holistic well-being is a central goal.
Join in as traditional perspectives are challenged and explore new ways of thinking about health and disease as you work toward a Migraine-free life!
Other podcasts we mentioned in this episode:
2. What Doctors are Really Thinking When You Go In To Your Appointment
https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/214767447510. Help, My Doctor Says I'm Healthy...
https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/2147705598Connect with me:
Website: www.drlesliecisar.com
Facebook: Leslie Cisar, ND
Free Resources:
Want to know why drugs - and supplements - stop working after a while? Click here for this free training: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/StopWorking
Have you been suffering from chronic migraines and ready to do something radically different that actually works? I work with women all over the country who have chronic migraines. Learn more about my approach here.
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In this episode of Healing Migraines Naturally, we cover the possible link between migraines and the culprit that might be right under your head - your pillow.
When you experience neck pain that seems to turn into migraines, it might be tempting to blame your pillow, but itâs not so simple.
Listen in as we discuss how to tell if your neck pain is causing your migraine, or if your migraine is causing your neck pain, and how that can relate to your pillow.
We also go over the role your own resiliency and vitality plays in your migraines, including how routines, mental/emotional habits, and physical stressors can either conserve or drain your resiliency.
Other podcasts we mentioned in this episode:
17. Why Do I Get A Migraine Every Morning At 3AM?
https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/214773137619. Why Does Every Medication I Try Stop Working Eventually
https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/214773683933. What's One Thing I Need to Do for My Migraines?
https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/2147794700Connect with me:
Website: www.drlesliecisar.com
Facebook: Leslie Cisar, ND
Free Resources:
Want to know why drugs - and supplements - stop working after a while? Click here for this free training: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/StopWorking
Have you been suffering from chronic migraines and ready to do something radically different that actually works? I work with women all over the country who have chronic migraines. Learn more about my approach here.
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Julie had migraines for over 4 decades, and had literally tried it all over the years.
Before, she was able to power through and most people didn't know she was suffering. She rarely let on that she was in a migraine state because the comments she would get wouldn't be helpful.
But in the past few years, the pain severity and frequency was making it hard to push through. At 15-20 migraine days per month, she couldn't hide it anymore. She had to let people know - because she had to cancel plans, retreat, and conserve whatever she could to make it through the workday.
This sadly left very little for her husband, her friends, and herself.
She realized she needed to do something drastically different.
Listen to Julie's amazing story of hope and healing, as she stopped doing things to "fight" her migraines, and started doing the things her body needed to naturally restore itself to health.
Our bodies have an amazing ability to heal and recover - and the potential to recover in a very short period of time, when we correctly identify blockers to health and add in what we need, rather than focus on fighting our migraines and cutting things out.
Spoiler alert: She went from 20 migraines days a month, to no migraines since last April! Whoo-hoo! Congratulations Julie!
Other podcasts to check out related to this episode:
33. What's One Thing I Need to Do for My Migraines? https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/2147794700
Connect with me:
Website: www.drlesliecisar.com
Facebook: Leslie Cisar, ND
Free Resources:
Want to know why drugs - and supplements - stop working after a while? Click here for this free training: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/StopWorking
Have you been suffering for decades and ready to do something radically different? I work with women all over the country who have chronic migraines. Learn more about my approach here.
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Join Mari and Dr. Leslie in this episode of Healing Migraines Naturally as they explore the surprising similarities between creationists and evolutionary biologists.
Delving into the philosophy of health restoration, they discuss how both belief systems acknowledge the rational order of the universe and the importance of alignment with the natural state.
Dr. Leslie shares examples, including the behavior of your stinky neighborhood skunk. Using this well-known animal as a reference, she tells a story which helps illustrate the connection between natural condition and health, and how the universe is designed to give you the feedback you need to get back into alignment.
While addressing the mental and emotional impact on well-being, Dr. Leslie clarifies that experiencing migraines or illness is not a personal fault. Instead, it signifies the need for realignment and provides an opportunity to address underlying issues.
No matter where you fall on the evolution-to-creation spectrum, understanding the importance of alignment and feedback can help you navigate your health journey and embrace well-being.
Listen in to this episode of Healing Migraines Naturally as Mari and Dr. Leslie find common ground between opposing viewpoints, shedding light on the interplay between philosophy, health, and the harmony of the natural world.
Other podcasts we mentioned in this episode:
10. Help, My Doctor Says I'm Healthy...
https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/2147705598
Connect with me:Website: www.drlesliecisar.com
Facebook: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND
Free Resources: Want to know why drugs - and supplements - stop working after a while? Click here for this free training: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/StopWorking
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In this episode of Healing Migraines Naturally, we delve into the fascinating world of Candida overgrowth and its potential impact on chronic migraines.
Join us as we explore the intricate relationship between microorganisms, our digestive environment, and overall health.
Discover the importance of maintaining a symbiotic relationship with microorganisms and how factors such as diet, medication, and organ function influence the delicate balance within our bodies.
By clearing metabolic waste material and restoring balance, we can mitigate the impact of microbe overgrowth and its potential contribution to chronic migraines. Listen in to find holistic approaches to regain harmony within your body that alleviate migraines at the source.
Other podcasts we mentioned in this episode:
3. What the Supplement Companies Donât Want You To Know https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/2147674477
33. What's One Thing I Need to Do for My Migraines? https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/2147794700
Connect with me:
Website: www.drlesliecisar.com
Facebook: Leslie Cisar, ND
Free Resources: Want to know why drugs - and supplements - stop working after a while? Click here for this free training: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/StopWorking
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If you live in the U.S. youâre probably all-too familiar with being inundated by pharmaceutical ads while youâre trying to watch the nightly news or almost any other program.
These ads arenât just a little annoying, theyâre also a symptom of a deeper problem.
In this revealing episode, we take a close look at the world of pharmaceutical advertising and how it affects you. Discover why drug companies advertise on TV and the implications of the FDA's decision to allow such ads. Explore how targeted ads for migraine medications and other drugs shape your options and perceptions.
We'll also delve into the influence of pharmaceutical money on media outlets, uncovering potential biases and ethical concerns.
Join us as we navigate the complex landscape of pharmaceutical advertising and its impact on your doctor-patient relationship, medical choices, and the information you receive.
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Is Trigger Stacking Real When It Comes to Migraines?
This week on the podcast, Mari and I discuss a recent article on migraine.com that introduced the concept of âtrigger stacking.â
The author, Tom Picerno, applies a concept he learned from dog training to his migraines.
While itâs a new term to any migraine sufferer, what he describes is a very real phenomenon that anyone with migraines can relate to.
However, he leaves his readers with no real solutions or hope that we can become less susceptible to migraine triggers â and that is not true â we can become more resilient to migraine triggers and start to live our lives with more freedom, and with the confidence that we can weather various triggers and stressors without getting a migraine! You are not doomed â I assure you.
I share my recent experience being outside in the hot sun for 2 hours (something that in the past would have DEFINITELY sent me over the edge and down in bed with a brain-busting migraine!) and breezed through it with ease! You can do this too!
Mari and I talk about the three things you need to do to restore your health and stop getting migraines â because when we are in a state of health, our body doesnât generate migraines and we can tolerate all kinds of triggers and stressors!
Check out the other podcasts we mention in this episode:- Episode 43: Is Food My Best MedicineâŠOr My Worst Enemy?
- Episode 6: Are Migraines Genetic?
Free trainings:- The 5 Steps to Healing Migraines Naturally
- Other free trainings: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/free-resources
Want to read the article? Click here: https://migraine.com/living-migraine/trigger-stacking
Want to find out more about who owns migraine.com? Check out https://health-union.com/
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For chronic migraine sufferers, thereâs a progression of migraine medications - first your doctor is going to start with the triptans, or now, perhaps the oral CGRP antagonists like Nurtec or Ubrelvy.
But once those start to fail you, and you have to take more than is advised, your doctor is going to put you on daily preventative medication.
Usually youâll start with things like propranolol or Topamax. But once those start to fail you - then your doctor is going to want to add in antidepressants like Amitriptyline or Nortriptyline - or maybe even Prozac, Wellbutrin, or Cymbalta.
But are antidepressants treating the root cause of your migraines or just suppressing the symptoms?
Do you really have an Amitriptyline deficiency?
In this podcast, Dr. Leslie and Mari go pretty deep into the lack of efficacy of these meds and the problems that many women have when they want to get off these meds. And - as always - they talk about the 3 things you need to do instead to restore and maintain your health â because when we are in a state of health â our body doesnât generate migraines.
Finally, Dr. Leslie shares some profound information about how her health was destroyed when she took a suppressive medication and her journey of recovery and restoration.
Here are the links to other resources we talked about today:
Free training on why drugs stop working eventually: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/StopWorking
Podcast on why medications cause side effects: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/2147771700
Podcast on why drugs stop working: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/2147736839
Are you ready to get off the migraine rollercoaster and rediscover a migraine free life?
Let's see if I can help. Schedule your free migraine consult call here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply
Stay connected:
Join my free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmigrainesnaturally
Check out my website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/
Want to learn more? Check out my free trainings especially for women with migraines:
https://www.drlesliecisar.com/free-resources
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Lately, you can't open up your Facebook feed, People Magazine, TMZ, or other popular media outlets without hearing about the "new miracle celebrity weight loss drug" - Ozempic.
Ozempic - or its generic, semaglutide - was originally developed for Type 2 Diabetes, but now it has become so popular for weight loss, that there are shortages in some areas - so much so that diabetics can't get the medication!
Recently, a member of my free Facebook group for women with migraines asked if it had any benefit for migraine sufferers. Great question! This week, Mari and I are back to discuss this drug and the ramifications of it for migraine sufferers and diabetics alike.
This is one podcast you don't want to miss, if you enjoy Dr. Leslie getting on her soapbox! We cover the gamut in this podcast - everything from biochemistry to FDA regulatory capture!
Here are the links to other resources we talked about today:
Free training on why drugs stop working eventually: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/StopWorking
Podcast on why medications cause side effects: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/2147771700
Podcast on why drugs stop working: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/2147736839
Are you ready to get off the migraine rollercoaster and rediscover a migraine free life?
Let's see if I can help. Schedule your free migraine consult call here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply
Stay connected:
Join my free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmigrainesnaturally
Check out my website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/
Want to learn more? Check out my free trainings especially for women with migraines:
https://www.drlesliecisar.com/free-resources
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We all know that the food we eat has a big impact on our overall health but many migraine-sufferers have an especially tricky relationship with food due to fear of food triggers.
So when we say âfood is the best medicine,â how does that apply to someone who has to be extra picky about what they eat in order to avoid bringing on migraines?
In this episode Dr. Leslie talks with Mari about 3 principles that can help you use food as an ally instead of fearing it.
Links: Check out our other episode where we do a deep dive into food triggers: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/2147677965
Check out our other episode on what blood work picks upâŠand what it doesnât pick up: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/2147705598
Stay connected: Join my free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingmigrainesnaturally
Check out my website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/
Want to learn more? Check out my free trainings especially for women with migraines: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/free-resources
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There are a few things you can typically expect after a great workoutâan energy boost, some sweet endorphins, maybe a little sorenessâbut a debilitating migraine well, thatâs one weâd never ask for. Unfortunately for some people, working out can actually be a migraine trigger, which is basically the least motivating news ever and really frustrating.
So how does something supposedly good for your body end up causing more harm? In todayâs episode, Dr. Leslie explains why exercise can so easily bring on a migraine. -
When traditional medicine hasnât helped ease your migraine pain, many migraine patients are eager to explore other methods of treatment. Today we are talking about a common question in our free Facebook group, Healing Migraines Naturally with Leslie Cisar, Does Acupuncture help with migraines? Acupuncture was developed in ancient China and involves piercing specific areas of the body with a thin needle to alleviate pain. In this episode, Dr. Leslie and Mari discuss the science behind acupuncture, how it can help with migraines, and the limitations of acupuncture as a treatment option.
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If you live with chronic migraines, you know how debilitating they can be. They can take all of your energy and make even the littlest action take an unbearable amount of effort.
âSpoon Theoryâ was developed in 2003 by writer Christine Miserandino as a way for people who live with chronic illness to express how health issues impact their ability to complete everyday tasks and activities.
In this episode, Dr. Leslie dives into Spoon Theory.
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If you support anything, the odds are there is a colored ribbon for that. Migraines are no exception, but what do these ribbons actually mean? Where did they come from? And who is behind them?
In this episode, Dr. Leslie discusses why she chooses not to wear or support the purple ribbon for migraine awareness.
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Suffering from migraines can be a lonely journey. What if you could come together with a community of women who are on the same journey?
Going on a healing retreat can be just the thing to ease your migraine pain. Imagine being able to take a break from the daily grind, connect with other women battling their own migraines, and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated! Thatâs exactly what we have planned for our upcoming Healing Migraines Retreat in 2023. We will be staying in beautiful Tuscon, Arizona, at the luxury resort Miraval. Letâs dive into what we have planned for this restorative retreat.
Learn more about the Healing Migraines Retreat here!
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Many migraine sufferers rely on medication to help. Medications can provide relief, but what happens when your medication stops working? Or worse, your medication is the cause of your migraines. Enter Rebound Migraines. Medication overuse migraines or ârebound migrainesâ are caused by regular, long-term use of medication to treat migraines. But if you take them more than a couple of days a week, they may trigger rebound migraines. Today we are talking about Rebound Migraines. What are they? What causes them? And how we can avoid them? Related Episodes: Episode 19 - Why does every medication I try stop working eventually? Episode 33 - Whatâs one thing I need to do for my migraines?
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