The Dr. Hyman Show Is Leaky Gut, Magnesium Deficiency, Or Diet Causing Your Migraines?
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Dec 19, 2022 
In this discussion, Dr. Elizabeth Boham, a physician and nutritionist committed to functional medicine, shares insights on how gut health connects to migraines. Alongside Dr. Todd LePine, an integrative medicine expert, they emphasize the importance of a holistic approach. They delve into how dietary changes and magnesium deficiency can trigger migraines and discuss the role of individualized treatment plans. Both doctors advocate for understanding gut health, highlighting that improving it can significantly alleviate migraine symptoms and enhance overall wellness.
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Gut Health and Chronic Illness
- Most chronic illnesses, including migraines, depression, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases, often originate in the gut.
- Traditional medicine often overlooks the gut's importance, but functional medicine emphasizes it.
Charcoal and Blood Sugar
- Dr. Hyman recounts a case of a diabetic patient whose blood sugar normalized after addressing gut issues with charcoal.
- This highlights how gut inflammation can affect blood sugar control, a connection often missed in traditional medicine.
Timeline of Gut Issues
- A 24-year-old male patient experienced digestive issues, weight loss, and depression after a stomach bug.
- His history included childhood ear infections, eczema, acne treated with antibiotics, and a recent stomach bug, illustrating how these factors can contribute to gut problems.