My mission is to inform and educate. Over the past 3 decades I’ve wasted thousands of dollars on vitamins and minerals from the drug or grocery store and never felt any better. Naturally I blamed myself and thought I must be in really bad shape and near death! It never occurred to me that the […]
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What is zinc orotate and how does it help your migraines?
Zinc is an important mineral for those who suffer from migraines because it flushes heavy metals like copper and cadmium out of your system which are linked to migraines. Copper levels can become too high from birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy and is one of the most prominent toxins in our bodies. And […]
Using the Right Type of Folic Acid for Migraines!
If you’ve ever used folic acid for migraines or another condition and found that it didn’t help, there’s a reason for that! And as usual, it’s fascinating! Between 50-75% of people have a gene mutation that prevents them from converting folic acid into a form their bodies can use. You’ve probably heard me harping previously […]
A New Study About Anti-Depressants
So a new study just came out that found that people taking anti-depressants are more depressed than those who don’t take anti-depressants. It also found that the more anti-depressants a person took, the more depressed they were. The meta-analysis is being scrutinized and argued over as I write this. I’m not sure which side will […]
Vitamin B6 and Migraines!
After magnesium, vitamin B6 is probably the most important nutrient that people with migraines can take. B6 is necessary for the production of serotonin, which is typically low among migraine sufferers. In addition, B6 is needed so your body can use dopamine, norepinephrine and GABA. Low B6 causes homocysteine levels to rise which contributes to […]
Vitamin D is Essential For Those With Migraines or Diabetes
Did you know that 42% of people with migraines are deficient in vitamin D? Research shows that several areas of the brain, including the hypothalamus, which has been implicated in some types of headache disorders, have receptors for vitamin D. This indicates that Vitamin D may be an important factor in preventing migraines. Did you […]