How to Stop Headaches Using Science-Based Approaches

Published: Feb. 6, 2023, 9 a.m.

b'In this episode, I discuss the causes and treatments of different types of headaches, including tension headaches, migraines, sinus and cluster headaches, as well as menstrual and other hormone-based headaches. I describe how to distinguish between the different headache types and how to select the right treatment, including prescription-based and non-prescription-based treatments, behavioral and nutrition-based approaches. I also explain the evidence and mechanisms supporting the use of omega-3 fatty acids, high dose creatine, peppermint oil, turmeric, acupuncture and more. Additionally, I touch on traumatic brain injury, the causes of photophobia, aura, and the link between spicy foods and thunderclap headaches. By the end of this episode, listeners and viewers will have a comprehensive understanding of headaches, their types and the best way to prevent and stop them.\\nFor the full show notes, visit hubermanlab.com.\\nThank you to our sponsors\\nAG1: https://athleticgreens.com/huberman\\nLMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman\\nSupplements from Momentous\\nhttps://www.livemomentous.com/huberman\\nHuberman Lab Premium\\nhttps://hubermanlab.com/premium\\nTimestamps\\n(00:00:00) Headache\\n(00:03:51) Sponsor: LMNT\\n(00:07:47) Headache Sources: Muscle Tension; Blood Flow & Meninges\\n(00:14:06) Headache Sources: Neurons; Inflammation & Sinus Headache\\xa0\\n(00:23:21) 3 Neuron Types, Pain, Tension Headaches\\n(00:29:29) Sponsor: AG1\\n(00:31:05) Tension Headaches\\n(00:34:29) Migraine Headaches, Aura, Photophobia\\xa0\\n(00:43:10) Cluster Headaches\\n(00:47:47) Hormone-Based Headaches, Menstrual Cycle & Menopause\\n(00:53:38) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Headache, Baseline Health\\n(01:02:08) Tool: Headache Treatment, Creatine Monohydrate & TBI\\n(01:12:22) InsideTracker\\n(01:13:55) Headache Treatment, Omega-3 & Omega-6 Fatty Acids (Linolic Acid)\\n(01:22:14) Tool: Omega-3 Supplementation, Omega-6 Fatty Acids & Inflammation\\n(01:28:11) Hormone Headache Treatment & Omega-3s\\n(01:31:24) Tool: Aura, Photophobia & Offsetting with Red Light\\xa0\\n(01:44:15) Tool: Tension Headache & Botox Treatment\\n(01:49:43) Tool: Alternative Headache Treatments, Peppermint Oil, Menthol\\n(02:01:35) Tool: Tension Headaches Treatment & Acupuncture\\n(02:05:41) Tool: Migraine & Herbal Treatment, Caffeine Timing\\n(02:13:26) Tool: Migraine Treatments & Curcumin (Turmeric)\\n(02:18:00) Carolina Reaper Pepper & Thunderclap Headache\\n(02:24:21) Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Sponsors, Social Media, Momentous, Neural Network Newsletter\\nTitle Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac\\nDisclaimer'