Hey Migraine Mentees 👋 

Today’s newsletter takes 5 minutes to read, but if you’ve only got 60 seconds, here’s what you need to know:

• Migraine is one of the most common conditions, and yet, way too many doctors take cookie cut approaches to treating them…

• Nutrition and dietary choices are a non-negotiable for finding solutions, but it’s rarely addressed by most western medical providers…

• The eyes are a window to the brain and share an intimate relationship with the neck…

• Blood sugar instability causes relentless inflammation in the gut, brain, and body, so balancing blood sugar, even when you’re not diabetic, can make significant improvements in symptoms…

Now it’s up to you to take this information and run with it (under the supervision of your medical team)…

🧠 The Migraine Mentors

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In This Week’s Edition…

• 🥡 Weekly Take-Out

  • Meme of The Week - 🫠 It’s That Time Again…

• 📸 Weekly TikToks

  • Treatment Options for Migraine Symptoms

  • Migraine Genetics

• 🔈️ The Migraine Mentors Minicast - Podcast Series

  • The Top 3 Things Most Doctors Miss About Migraines

• 📜 This Week’s Top Article

  • The 3 Most Commonly Missed Migraine Treatment Options

• 🍴 Migraine-Friendly Recipe of the Week

  • Apple Crisp

🥡 WEEKLY TAKE-OUT

Meme of The Week

🥡 WEEKLY TIKTOKS

Treatment Options For Migraine Symptoms

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🗞️ MIGRAINE MINICAST

The Top 3 Things Most Doctors Miss About Migraines

🧠 This week’s solo episode with Dr. Reis explores the most overlooked root causes of migraine that rarely get addressed in conventional care.

From gut health and blood sugar balance to the connection between your eyes and neck, this episode breaks down what’s really driving chronic migraine—and why symptom-based care keeps falling short.

💡 If you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck, this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how addressing these hidden factors can finally move the needle on your recovery.

👇️ Click the link below to check it out! 👇️ 

📜 TOP ARTICLE

The 3 Most Commonly Missed Migraine Treatment Options

If you’ve been chasing answers for years—seeing provider after provider, trying medication after medication—and still feel stuck…

You're not alone. And you’re not crazy.

🧠 Migraines are a whole-brain, whole-body issue. But most conventional care only scratches the surface of opportunities for treatment.

That’s why so many people never get real relief…

Because some of the most important root causes of chronic migraine are being completely missed.

In this week's newsletter, we’re breaking down the top 3 things most medical doctors overlook—and why they matter more than you’ve been told.

Let’s dive in…

🥦 1. Gut Health, Diet, and Inflammation

Most migraine treatment plans never consider what you’re eating—or how your gut is functioning.

But the connection between your gut and brain is powerful...

If your gut is inflamed, imbalanced, or struggling to digest and absorb nutrients, that inflammation can spread to your body and brain and worsen migraine symptoms.

Food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, and blood sugar crashes are common triggers—and they’re often completely overlooked.

We’ve seen countless patients make progress just by improving gut health and addressing the invisible inflammation that starts in the digestive tract.

💥 Inflammation is a major migraine trigger—and the gut is where it often begins.

👁 2. Eye-Brain-Neck Connection

Yes, the neck matters. But it’s not the only thing that matters.

The eyes and neck are part of the same neurological loop. They share connections through the brainstem, and when one is off—the other can suffer too.

If your eyes aren’t tracking well, if your brain is overworking to process visual information, or if there’s tension in the muscles that control your gaze… it can lead to dizziness, headaches, fatigue, and visual overload.

This is especially true if you:

• Get dizzy or disoriented with movement

• Struggle with screen time

• Have ever had a concussion or whiplash injury

👓 Most doctors never assess how your vision system is influencing your migraine symptoms…

And that’s a huge missed opportunity.

🍬 3. Blood Sugar Swings = Brain Inflammation

Even if you don’t have diabetes, blood sugar matters.

In fact, it’s one of the most underestimated factors in migraine management.

When your blood sugar spikes and crashes (especially if you accidentally skip meals, eat lots of carbs, or rely on caffeine), your brain becomes inflamed…

Stress hormones increase. Inflammation ramps up. The brain becomes more sensitive to pain—and more likely to trigger a migraine.

People with unstable blood sugar often experience:

• Headaches

• Brain fog

• Energy crashes

• Hormonal swings

• Anxiety or irritability

🧃 Keeping blood sugar stable = keeping inflammation down.

💡 Putting It All Together

Most migraine treatment misses the forest for the trees.

It focuses on the pain—but not the patterns.

On the symptoms—but not the systems.

But when we start looking at the root causes—like gut health, visual function, and blood sugar regulation—we start getting real results.

Because the brain doesn’t operate in isolation… And neither should your care.

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🍴MIGRAINE-FRIENDLY RECIPE

Apple Crisp

🥣 Ingredients

• 4 fresh apples

  • Preferably use a variety like Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp that is sweet and has a good texture for baking.

• 1 cup of oats

  • Use gluten-free oats if necessary.

• 1/2 cup of coconut oil or unsalted butter

  • Choose based on preference and tolerance.

• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

  • For natural sweetness.

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • Optional, only if it's tolerated.

📖 Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges and place them in a baking dish.

3. In a separate bowl, mix the oats with melted coconut oil or softened butter, and honey or maple syrup. Add cinnamon if it's tolerated.

4. Spread the oat mixture evenly over the apples in the baking dish.

5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.

6. Let cool slightly before serving.

💪 Why This Recipe is Migraine and Histamine Friendly

1. Fresh Apples

   • Apples are generally low in histamine and not commonly associated with migraines. They provide fiber and natural sweetness.

2. Oats

   • Oats are typically well-tolerated, providing a good source of complex carbohydrates and fiber without aggravating migraine conditions.

3. Coconut Oil or Unsalted Butter

   • These fats are often acceptable in low-histamine diets. They contribute to the crispiness and flavor without introducing potential triggers like aged or processed fats.

4. Honey or Maple Syrup

   • Both are natural sweeteners that generally have low histamine levels compared to high fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners which some find problematic.

5. Cinnamon (Optional)

   • While cinnamon can enhance flavor, some people with migraines might be sensitive to spices. It's used here as an optional ingredient depending on individual tolerance.

🤔 Considerations

• Individual Tolerance

  • Personal triggers can vary widely, so it's crucial to be aware of specific sensitivities.

• Fresh Ingredients

  • Using fresh apples and freshly prepared toppings helps maintain low histamine levels, as histamine levels can increase when food is stored for long periods.

• Customization

  • The recipe can be adjusted by omitting or substituting ingredients as needed to ensure it remains within personal dietary constraints.