Ep. 173: How to Get Rid of A Headache
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We’ve all had a headache that stopped our day in its tracks. To mark Migraine Awareness Month, we’re devoting an episode to the causes and cures for all sorts of headaches. That dull, throbbing pain could be caused by stress, poor diet, eye sight issues, or many other underlying conditions.
So how can you know what is causing your headache? What is the best way to get rid of it, and how can you avoid them in the long run? Here, Dr. Peter Nord breaks down everything you need to know about getting rid of headaches, with the help of Medcan physiatrist, Dr. Marcus Jansen, and Medcan optometrist, Dr. Suneet Dhadwar.
LINKS
To book an appointment with a Medcan doctor, optometrist, or physiatrist, email bookingteam@medcan.com.
Learn more about headaches and migraines at MigraineCanada.org.
Check out research on headache treatments discussed in this episode:
Botox and chronic migraines in Toxins
Caffeine and migraines in Nutrients
Spicy food and headaches from the National Headache Foundation
Omega 3s and migraines in BMJ
INSIGHTS
03:19 Dr. Peter Nord often gets a peculiar kind of headache, and explains why it can be tough for doctors to treat headaches.
06:25 What might be causing your headache?
08:05 When to seek medical attention for your headache.
09:44 Tension headaches are the most common. What do they feel like, and why do they happen?
12:31 Medcan's head of optometry, Dr. Suneet Dhadwar, explains how to know if your headaches might be caused by eyesight or poor lighting.
18:13 - Treating tension headaches with ibuprofen and Tylenol can be more effective than just taking one or the other.
21:00 - Migraine headaches: what are they, and how are they different from tension headaches?
23:31 - Medcan physiatrist Dr. Marcus Jansen explains what a physiatrist does, and how migraines can be related to brain injuries.
30:00 - Lifestyle changes are sometimes the most effective way to treat or prevent headaches. Learn how healthy habits create biochemical changes in your brain.
32:36 - Every family has a "headache cure" that has been passed down over the years. Listen to see if your go-to cure is mentioned, and hear Dr. Nord explain why they work.
35:05 - Lightning round: Dr. Nord mythbusts popular potential headache therapies like Botox and spicy food.
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