Healing Migraines Naturally

When traditional medicine hasn’t helped ease your migraine pain, many migraine patients are eager to explore other methods of treatment. Today we are talking about a common question in our free Facebook group, Healing Migraines Naturally with Leslie Cisar, Does Acupuncture help with migraines?    Acupuncture was developed in ancient China and involves piercing specific areas of the body with a thin needle to alleviate pain. In this episode, Dr. Leslie and Mari discuss the science behind acupuncture, how it can help with migraines, and the limitations of acupuncture as a treatment option.

 If you live with chronic migraines, you know how debilitating they can be. They can take all of your energy and make even the littlest action take an unbearable amount of effort.   “Spoon Theory” was developed in 2003 by writer Christine Miserandino as a way for people who live with chronic illness to express how health issues impact their ability to complete everyday tasks and activities.   In this episode, Dr. Leslie dives into Spoon Theory.

If you support anything, the odds are there is a colored ribbon for that. Migraines are no exception, but what do these ribbons actually mean? Where did they come from? And who is behind them?    In this episode, Dr. Leslie discusses why she chooses not to wear or support the purple ribbon for migraine awareness. 

Suffering from migraines can be a lonely journey. What if you could come together with a community of women who are on the same journey? Going on a healing retreat can be just the thing to ease your migraine pain. Imagine being able to take a break from the daily grind, connect with other women battling their own migraines, and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated! That’s exactly what we have planned for our upcoming Healing Migraines Retreat in 2023. We will be staying in beautiful Tuscon, Arizona, at the luxury resort Miraval. Let’s dive into what we have planned for this restorative retreat.   Learn more about the Healing Migraines Retreat here!

Many migraine sufferers rely on medication to help. Medications can provide relief, but what happens when your medication stops working? Or worse, your medication is the cause of your migraines.   Enter Rebound Migraines. Medication overuse migraines or “rebound migraines” are caused by regular, long-term use of medication to treat migraines. But if you take them more than a couple of days a week, they may trigger rebound migraines.   Today we are talking about Rebound Migraines. What are they? What causes them? And how we can avoid them?      Related Episodes:   Episode 19 - Why does every medication I try stop working eventually?   Episode 33 - What’s one thing I need to do for my migraines?

Today we are talking about a question that is asked quite frequently in our free Facebook group Healing Migraines Naturally with Leslie Cisar. Are my sinuses causing my migraines?    Unfortunately, this is not a simple yes or no question. In today’s podcast, we are discussing:   What are the root causes of sinus issues? How a lack of vitality is generally the main issue. How can we restore our health? Why restoring your health is the best medicine. Join Dr. Leslie and Mari as they dive into what is really going on with your sinuses.   Related Episodes: Episode 29: Why Do We Get Sick? Episode 31: I’m Healthy, So Why Am I Getting Migraines?

Have you ever been asked a question that just leaves you wondering, why on earth did they just ask me that? Like, “Have you taken a Tylenol for that migraine?” Or what about this one - “Ya know, I’ve heard headaches are caused by dehydration - did you drink enough water today?”Are you chuckling yet? Or screaming yet? I’m sure you’ve been asked these types of questions! And boy, oh boy, does it take everything we can not to strangle them, right? : ) So recently, I was watching the TV Series, The Chosen, and the main character asked a question that really got me thinking - why on earth did He ask that question? He asked someone who had been sick for 38 years and who had been desperately trying to heal himself, “Do you want to be healed?”Are you chuckling or screaming yet? Join Mari and me this week to go deep into why on earth anyone would ask this type of question - and what it may reveal about what healing requires of us.    RELATED EPISODES: Episode 24. Top 3 Things Your Natural Practitioner Doesn't Understand About Migraines Episode 18. The Truth About Functional Medicine

We rely on modern medicine to help us find and treat our ailments. We want answers. Laboratory testing is one-way conventional practitioners can help diagnose and treat ailments. But what if conventional testing shows your levels are normal?   This is where specialty testing, such as Food Sensitivity Testing, can come into play.   In today’s episode, we are talking about:   Is all laboratory testing regulated?  Are the results accurate? Will a food sensitivity test tell me what is causing the problem? Join Dr. Leslie and Mari as they break down what exactly Food Sensitivity Testing is and whether it is worth it.   Tune in to listen!       Related Episodes:   Episode 12 - Is my Leaky Gut Causing My Migraines?   Episode 4 - The Truth About Food Triggers

We are all looking for that one thing that can give us a little relief or even stop our migraines. It may surprise you that it will not be the highly reviewed pillow off of Amazon or the pile of pills your Natural Practitioner recommends. So what is the answer? In this week's episode, we will dive into what is the one thing that we can actually do to put us on the path to migraine freedom. Listen to the episode to learn more!    Related Episodes:  Episode 31- I’m Healthy, So Why Am I Getting Migraines?  Episode 27- Danika’s Story of Hope and Healing

If you were born anytime after the ’80s, you’ve heard of Botox. We have seen top celebrities boasting about its cosmetic applications, but what does Botox have to do with Migraines?  In this week's episode, we will discuss:What is Botox?How Botox affects migrainesIs Botox a valid treatment option?Listen to the new episode now to learn more.  Related Episodes to Check Out:Episode 24. Top 3 Things Your Natural Practitioner Doesn't Understand About Migraines Episode 22. Do Different Types of Migraines Require a Different Approach?