How to Stop Headaches Using Science-Based Approaches | Huberman Lab Podcast

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. Thank you to our sponsors AG1 (Athletic Greens): Thesis: LMNT: Maui Nui Venison: InsideTracker: Supplements from Momentous Huberman Lab Premium Social & Website Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: TikTok: @hubermanlab LinkedIn: Website: Newsletter: Articles Prevention of traumatic headache, dizziness and fatigue with creatine administration. A pilot study: Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and headache in the U.S. population: Dietary alteration of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids for headache reduction in adults with migraine: randomized controlled trial: Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on premenstrual syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis: Effect of Peppermint and Eucalyptus Oil Preparations on Neurophysiological and Experimental Algesimetric Headache Parameters: Herbal treatments for migraine: A systematic review of randomised-controlled studies: Timestamps 00:00:00 Headache 00:03:51 Sponsors: Thesis, LMNT, Maui Nui, Momentous 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 00:31:05 Tension Headaches 00:33:25 AG1 (Athletic Greens) 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 - The Huberman Lab podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.