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700: The Hidden Cause of Migraines And Headaches: Histamine, Hormones, and Perimenopause with Dr. Meg Mill

Dec 4, 2025
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Meg Mill, a Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy and expert in women's health, dives into the hidden links between hormones and migraines. With over 20 years of experience, she unveils actionable strategies to tackle chronic headaches, focusing on balancing blood sugar and the role of estrogen. Dr. Mill highlights the importance of tracking symptom patterns and addressing gut health, touting nutrients like magnesium and CoQ10 as game-changers. This episode empowers women to reclaim their lives from debilitating migraines!
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INSIGHT

Symptoms Accumulate Past A Personal Threshold

  • Migraines often result from multiple factors stacking up to push you past an individual threshold.
  • Tracking patterns across sleep, stress, cycle, food, and hydration reveals what combination tips you into pain.
ADVICE

Track The 24‑Hour Migraine Pattern

  • Keep a 24‑hour symptom calendar noting food, sleep, stress, cycle phase, hydration, and environment.
  • Use the pattern to identify repeat triggers like olives or a whole bag of nuts.
INSIGHT

Estrogen Metabolites, Not Just Levels, Matter

  • Estrogen metabolism (phase I/II/gut) can create estrogenic metabolites that trigger migraines.
  • Low measured estrogen can still coexist with stuck estrogen metabolites that cause symptoms.
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