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MSG and Migraine: What’s the Real Connection?

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) has long been debated as a potential migraine trigger, but how much truth is behind this claim? In a recent HeadWise episode, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel sat down with headache specialist Dr. Fred Cohen to unpack the science,…

Healthy Weight, Sugar & Migraine or Did my Doctor Just Talk About Weight in My Headache Appointment?

August 2022, Episode 130: There seems to be a lot of talk lately about doctors who brought up weight within conversations about migraine treatment. This might come across as inappropriate and insensitive when we are asking for help with our…

The Fasting Headache

As the Jewish high holidays approach, one becomes aware that some religious and traditional practices may pose a problem for people living with migraine disease and headache disorders. Fasting is often reported by patients and cited in medical textbooks as…