Huberman Lab: How to Stop Headaches Using Science-Based Approaches

In this episode, I discuss the causes and treatments of different types of headaches, including tension headaches, migraines, sinus and cluster headaches, as well as menstrual and other hormone-based headaches. I describe how to distinguish between the different headache types and how to select the right treatment, including prescription-based and non-prescription-based treatments, behavioral and nutrition-based approaches. I also explain the evidence and mechanisms supporting the use of omega-3 fatty acids, high dose creatine, peppermint oil, turmeric, acupuncture and more. Additionally, I touch on traumatic brain injury, the causes of photophobia, aura, and the link between spicy foods and thunderclap headaches. By the end of this episode, listeners and viewers will have a comprehensive understanding of headaches, their types and the best way to prevent and stop them.
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Timestamps
(00:00:00) Headache
(00:03:51) Sponsor: LMNT
(00:07:47) Headache Sources: Muscle Tension; Blood Flow & Meninges
(00:14:06) Headache Sources: Neurons; Inflammation & Sinus Headache 
(00:23:21) 3 Neuron Types, Pain, Tension Headaches
(00:29:29) Sponsor: AG1
(00:31:05) Tension Headaches
(00:34:29) Migraine Headaches, Aura, Photophobia 
(00:43:10) Cluster Headaches
(00:47:47) Hormone-Based Headaches, Menstrual Cycle & Menopause
(00:53:38) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Headache, Baseline Health
(01:02:08) Tool: Headache Treatment, Creatine Monohydrate & TBI
(01:12:22) InsideTracker
(01:13:55) Headache Treatment, Omega-3 & Omega-6 Fatty Acids (Linolic Acid)
(01:22:14) Tool: Omega-3 Supplementation, Omega-6 Fatty Acids & Inflammation
(01:28:11) Hormone Headache Treatment & Omega-3s
(01:31:24) Tool: Aura, Photophobia & Offsetting with Red Light 
(01:44:15) Tool: Tension Headache & Botox Treatment
(01:49:43) Tool: Alternative Headache Treatments, Peppermint Oil, Menthol
(02:01:35) Tool: Tension Headaches Treatment & Acupuncture
(02:05:41) Tool: Migraine & Herbal Treatment, Caffeine Timing
(02:13:26) Tool: Migraine Treatments & Curcumin (Turmeric)
(02:18:00) Carolina Reaper Pepper & Thunderclap Headache
(02:24:21) Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Sponsors, Social Media, Momentous, Neural Network Newsletter
Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac
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