Did you know that migraine is one of the leading causes of disability in women under 50?
Interestingly, sleep disruption, a common trigger for migraines, is also a major factor in the onset of migraines. bone disease.
Given this connection, nutrients such as vitamin D And magnesium support brain and bone health?
Dr. Amelia Scott BarrettA Stanford-trained neurologist tells us about the intriguing link between our brains and bones.
With a passion for helping people overcome migraines, Dr. Barrett believes we have more control over our headaches than we may think. Through innovative science and technology, she guides individuals to real recovery of migraine, which goes beyond simply masking the symptoms with medication.
Episode Timeline
0:00 – Beginning of the episode
1:15 – Introducing Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett and her work on headaches and migraines
2:45 – Making the transition from neurologist to helping people resolve migraines
5:03 – Contributors to migraine and headache and a brief discussion of general brain health
7:55 – Understanding and monitoring brain health beyond migraine pain
09:20 – Discussion about the Oura ring and its effectiveness in tracking health, including deep sleep, which is vital for bone health
14:59 – The Importance of Nutrients for Brain Health
17:22 – Role of Vitamin D in Brain Health
19:47 – Magnesium for Brain Health and Its Benefits for Bone Health
21:57 – Tools for assessing brain function
25:16 – Relevance of Dr. Barrett’s neurological work to her current practice in the treatment of migraine and headache
26:46 – Dr. Barrett’s current work, programs and the people she serves
31:01 – Where you can find more information about Dr. Barrett and her work
Sources mentioned
**Show notes @ https://bonecoach.com/amelia-scott-barrett-md-migraines-bone-health
Below you will find Dr. Barrett’s resources!
>> ameliascottbarrettmd.com
>> theheadachequiz.com
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About Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett:
Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD believes that YOU are more powerful than your headache pills. New science and technology are giving us more information about our bodies than ever before – in all of human history. You can use this information to heal your headaches, instead of just covering them up with a pill. That’s what makes YOU more powerful than your pills.
She gave a TEDx Talk in 2023 about how repeated migraines physically change the brain, in a process called chronification. When this happens, we become more susceptible to headaches and medications no longer work the way they used to. It’s one of the reasons migraines are the leading cause of disability in women under 50. That’s why we need to shift our focus to finding and solving the hidden causes of headaches.
Her work has also appeared in publications such as Business Insider and Women’s World. She is a Stanford-trained neurologist who started her own practice in Denver in 2003. She founded Migraine Relief Code in 2018, offering online courses to teach people how to find and cure the hidden causes of headaches using new tools like genetic testing and smart health devices. Dr. Barrett envisions a world where debilitating headaches are a thing of the past and people are free to fully live the lives they love.
Medical disclaimer
The information shared above is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical or nutritional advice; it does not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, condition; it should not be used as a replacement or substitute for medical advice from physicians and trained medical professionals. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or are currently taking prescription medications, you should discuss any changes to your diet and lifestyle or possible use of dietary supplements with your doctor. You should not discontinue any prescribed medications without first consulting your doctor.