Healing Migraines Naturally

POTS is suddenly everywhere right now, and a lot of women are hearing about it in a way that feels confusing, scary, and overwhelming. In this episode, I break down what POTS actually is, why I see it so often alongside chronic migraines, and why I don't see it as some random mystery your body has thrown at you. I explain what may be happening underneath the dizziness, racing heart, and instability, and why the deeper conversation has to include adrenal function, mineral balance, nutrient absorption, stress, and the body's overall resilience. If you've been dealing with both migraines and POTS symptoms, this episode will help you make much more sense of what your body is trying to do.If this sounds like your story and you're tired of feeling like your body is a mystery, I'd love to help you look at the deeper root drivers behind your migraines and POTS symptoms. You can apply for a free consultation here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

I hear this all the time: “Dr. Leslie, just tell me what to do. Tell me what to take.” And I get it. When you're suffering, you don't want more explanations, you want relief. But in this episode, I explain why I don't just hand women a supplement list or a generic protocol, and why doing that can actually make things worse for a body that is already depleted, overwhelmed, and hypersensitive. I talk about why timing matters, why implementation matters more than information, and why real healing usually starts with one small, well-calibrated step instead of a 12-step plan you can't sustain. If you've ever felt like you're failing because you can't keep up with all the advice out there, this episode is for you. If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

In this episode, I break down a post from a woman in my Facebook group who had a deeply unsettling migraine experience while driving. She described feeling disoriented, disconnected, and unable to fully process what was happening around her, and if you've ever felt that way during a migraine, I want you to know there's a reason for it. I explain the two major things I believe are often at play here: underlying metabolic waste and toxin overload in the body, and a form of dissociation that can develop when someone has been living with pain for a very long time. This is an important conversation about safety, brain fog, helplessness, and what chronic migraines are really trying to tell you. If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

Something in the migraine research stopped me cold when I was putting this episode together. The percentage of people who get migraines has been flat for 30 years. Same 18% of women, same 6% of men. But the percentage of those people losing significant days to their condition nearly doubled between 2005 and 2016. Same number of people. Twice the suffering. Researchers are baffled by this combination. I'm not. In this episode I walk through exactly why migraine disability is rising while prevalence stays flat, why the conventional neurological framework cannot explain it, and why that same data confirms everything I've been saying about what migraines actually are and what drives them. I also talk about why Migraine Awareness Month, as well meaning as it is, keeps raising awareness for the wrong problem. This one is for anyone who has been told their migraines are just their neurology, their genetics, their wiring. The data tells a different story. If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

I clicked on one migraine reel a few weeks ago, and now my Facebook feed will not let me forget it. Dr. Painkiller is back, this time telling women that the things you think are helping your migraines are actually making them worse. Sleeping in. Skipping meals. Not taking your meds fast enough. And of course… your “migraine brain” loves routine, not chaos. In this episode, I'm breaking down what he gets wrong and why this kind of advice keeps women stuck. You don't have a defective brain. You have a body that has lost its resilience, and the standard neurology playbook of “take the medication early, never miss a dose, stay on a perfect schedule” is exactly what turns episodic migraines into chronic ones. I share what's really going on when sleeping in or waking up too early triggers a migraine, why “rebound” isn't a personal failure, and what your body is actually asking for instead. If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

June is Migraine Awareness Month, and I want to talk about it, but not in the way you might expect. You won't see me wearing the purple ribbon, posting Migraine Warrior content, or joining the walks. In this episode, I'm going deeper than I did the first time I talked about this, because I'm seeing a pattern in almost every woman I work with that I don't want to leave unsaid. So many of us have been taught to white knuckle our way through migraines, show up no matter what, and identify with the fight, and while that survival mode might feel strong, it's not healing. It's control. And it keeps your attention locked on the disease instead of on the life you actually want. I share why so much of the awareness culture is shaped by the pharmaceutical industry, why the “warrior” identity quietly keeps you stuck, and what real healing actually looks like when you shift from maximum effort to intelligent, root-cause effort. If you haven't already, I highly recommend going back and listening to Episode 39 Why I Don't Wear the Purple Ribbon If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

After a family dinner out, I woke up the next morning with a few unexpected symptoms, and instead of being a problem, they were actually my body doing exactly what it's designed to do. In this episode, I walk you through what was going on under the surface, why your body sometimes reacts to certain meals more strongly than others, and how this connects to the bigger picture of why migraines show up in the first place. If you've ever felt confused or frustrated about your body's reactions, this one will give you a much clearer way to understand them. Check out the podcast episode about trigger point injections: Trigger Point Injections and Migraines. What Nobody Tells YouIf you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

In this episode, I'm talking about something I'm not hearing many people in the migraine space discuss openly, Botox as a preventative treatment for chronic migraines. My goal isn't to scare you or tell you what to do. My goal is to make sure you have the full picture before you make a decision about what goes into your body. I explain what Botox actually is, how it works in your body, why the migraine protocol uses far higher doses than cosmetic Botox, and the long-term concerns I have around muscle atrophy, neck function, CGRP, and your body's overall toxic load. I also share why I believe neck pain is often a symptom of migraines rather than the cause, and what I recommend focusing on instead if you want real, long-term healing. If you haven't yet listened to my previous episode on trigger point injections, I highly recommend pairing these two together, they build on each other and give you a fuller understanding of what's really driving your chronic migraines.Check out the podcast episode about trigger point injections: Trigger Point Injections and Migraines. What Nobody Tells YouIf you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

In this episode, I'm reacting to another Facebook reel making the rounds, this time from a neurologist who claims that migraine brains are simply “wired differently” and groups migraine sufferers in with neurodivergence like ADHD and autism. I push back hard on this idea, because I think it sets women up to give up on healing before they even start. My core point is that what you believe about your migraines shapes how you handle them. If you believe your brain is permanently defective, you'll spend your life suppressing symptoms instead of looking at root causes. I explain why things like hypersensitivity to light, sound, and smells, plus brain fog, are actually textbook signs of metabolic waste and toxin overload, not a permanent brain wiring problem. You weren't simply born this way, and there is a real path forward when you start addressing the actual drivers behind your migraines. If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

If you've been considering trigger point injections for your neck and shoulder pain,or you've already tried them and wondered why the relief didn't last, this episode is for you. A lot of women with chronic migraines assume the neck is where the problem starts. It makes sense. The tension is real, the pain is real, and it feels like if you could just release that tightness the migraines would stop. But what if the neck isn't actually where your migraines begin? In this episode I break down what trigger point injections actually do, when they can offer some relief, and why for most chronic migraine sufferers they hit a real ceiling. I also explain what's actually causing that persistent neck and shoulder tightness, and why addressing the root of it changes everything. If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

Are morning and night time rituals really enough to stop chronic migraines? In this episode I'm reacting to a popular Life With Migraine article about nervous system rituals. I'll share why I think these routines often fall short, how I interpret migraine symptoms, and the approach I use with my clients to help their bodies stop generating migraines in the first place. If you're tired of treating migraines like a lifelong condition you just have to manage, this is for you. If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

In this episode, I'm taking a soapbox moment to talk about the two kinds of migraine content flooding social media. On one side are the compassionate, sympathetic reels that validate how hard migraine life is, but quietly reinforce the belief that this is just your permanent reality.On the other side are the quick-fix reels promising miracle supplements, hacks, and easy answers. I explain why both types of content can keep women stuck, one in victimhood, the other in false hope.Real healing is not about waiting to be rescued. It's about actively changing the physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual environment your body is trying to survive in. If you're tired of the chronic-sufferer narrative and want a deeper, more empowering perspective on migraines, this episode is for you. If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

In this episode, I'm talking about seasonal allergies and why so many women with migraines dread springtime. If you deal with nasal congestion, sinus pressure, and allergy flare-ups every year, I want you to understand that this is not random, and it's not separate from your migraines. I explain why I see allergies as part of the same underlying pattern, not just a reaction to pollen or bad luck with genetics. In this conversation, I break down what's happening physiologically when your body is overloaded, why the immune system starts generating more inflammation and mucus, and how that same internal imbalance can also contribute to chronic migraines. I also share part of my own history and why I no longer see allergies as something you're doomed to just manage forever. If allergy season always feels like the beginning of migraine season for you, this episode will help you see the connection in a completely different way If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

Do you wake up once, twice, or even three times a night to urinate and assume it's just part of getting older? In this episode, I explain why nighttime urination is not something to brush off, especially if you struggle with chronic migraines. I break down why this symptom can point to deeper issues with kidney regulation, mineral deficiency, and nutrient delivery, and how those same imbalances can affect the brain and contribute to migraines.I also talk about how nighttime wake-ups can disrupt sleep, trigger stress hormones, and make healing harder, plus why long-term use of acid blockers like Prilosec may be part of the problem. If you've never thought of nighttime urination as an important clue, this episode will change the way you look at your symptoms.Related episode on hydration: Why I Disagree With the Medical Medium on Migraine Triggers If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

In this episode, I'm responding to a Medical Medium reel about migraine triggers and breaking down where I think the conversation goes off track. I talk about dehydration, electrolytes, B12, stress hormones, caffeine, allergies, and sinus issues, but more importantly, I explain why these things are often stressors, not true root causes. My main point is that migraines don't happen just because of one food, one supplement deficiency, or one bad day. They happen when the body has lost resilience and vitality and can no longer adapt well to stress. I also share why I'm skeptical of quick-fix migraine advice and why real healing means looking at physiology, digestion, nutrient delivery, and the deeper blockers keeping your body stuck in the migraine zone. If you're tired of trying to avoid every possible trigger and want a more grounded, root-cause way to understand your migraines, this episode is for you.Related episodes: Here's Why Drinking Too Much Water Is Making Your Migraines Worse Low Appetite: The Migraine Connection No One Is Talking About If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

In I break down one of the most common questions I hear from women with migraines: should you try intermittent fasting? I explain why fasting can seem helpful at first, how it may support digestive rest in some cases, and why it can also be a problem for migraine sufferers who are sensitive to missed meals and blood sugar dips. We also unpack the difference between simply reducing food intake and actually restoring health. We talk through through inflammation, digestion, nutrient depletion, and why many women with chronic migraines are already in a state where more restriction can make things worse, not better. The core message is that true healing comes from rebuilding resilience, improving digestive function, and getting your body what it needs, now swinging from one extreme to the other. Below you'll find relevant podcast episodes where I dive deeper into topics like inflamation, foods, and apetite:Migraines and Inflammation From Daily Head Pain To Food Freedom Low Appetite: The Migraine Connection No One Is Talking About If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

In this episode, I'm talking about mold exposure and migraines, and why I think this topic is creating a lot more fear than clarity. I explain why mold has become such a hot diagnosis in the natural medicine world, how newer specialty lab testing has influenced that conversation, and why I don't think mold is the root cause in as many cases as people are being told. I also break down what mold actually is, what mycotoxins are, why so-called “mold symptoms” often overlap with general toxin-overload symptoms, and how headaches and migraines can show up when the body is already under strain. If you've been wondering whether mold is really behind your symptoms, or whether it may just be the final straw in an already overloaded system.I expand on this topic here:https://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally If you're ready to address the root drivers of your migraines, you can book a free consultation at the link below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

In this episode, I walk through an article about grief and migraine disease, and I share why grief is such a real part of living with chronic migraines. When migraines keep taking you out of your life, from work, relationships, travel, and everyday moments, of course grief shows up. I also talk about denial, anger, anxiety, and depression, and why so many women feel stuck between being told their migraines are just genetic and sensing there has to be a deeper reason. I explain how I see the difference between the allopathic model and the naturopathic model, why symptom suppression often leads to more frustration over time, and why taking a deeper look at what your body needs can completely change the way you think about healing. You can listed other episode I mention at the start of the podcast, belowhttps://www.drlesliecisar.com/podcasts/healing-migraines-naturally/episodes/2147973696 If you've ever felt like migraines have slowly taken parts of your life away, this episode will help you feel seen,and help you think about your next steps differently. If you're ready to address the root cause of your migraines, you can book a free consultation below. https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

In this episode, I talk about what self-care actually means for women with chronic migraines. So often, self-care gets reduced to things like massages, facials, or a spa day — but for many women with migraines, that framing can feel frustrating and completely out of touch. I explain why real self-care is often much deeper, and why it has more to do with self-compassion than pampering. I also walk through a pattern I see in many women with migraines: being much harder on ourselves than we would ever be on someone else. I talk about self-reproach, overpushing, unconscious beliefs, and why learning to treat yourself in a more caring way can become an important part of migraine recovery. If you're ready to address the root cause of your migraines, you can book a free consultation below. https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

A lot of migraine sufferers are told their spine is out of alignment and that chiropractic care could be the missing piece. In this episode, I break down when chiropractic treatment can actually be helpful, when it may miss the real issue, and why alignment is sometimes only part of the picture. I also explain why some women feel better after an adjustment, while others end up triggered into a migraine afterward. If you've ever wondered whether chiropractic care is worth trying for your migraines, this episode will help you think about it more clearly. I talk about the role of physical stress, why recurring misalignments may point to a deeper problem, and how to tell when chiropractic support makes sense versus when it's probably not addressing the true root cause. If you're ready to address the root cause of your migraines, you can book a free consultation below. https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

A lot of migraine sufferers feel their attacks start in the neck and shoulders, so it makes sense to wonder if massage could help stop a migraine before it fully kicks in. In this episode, I break down when massage can actually be helpful, when it can make things worse, and why that neck and shoulder pain is often a migraine symptom itself — not the root cause. I also explain why some women walk out of a massage feeling better, while others end up with a full-blown migraine soon after. If you've ever gone back and forth wondering whether massage is a good idea for your body, this episode will help you understand what's really happening and how to think about it more clearly. If you're ready to address the root cause of your migraines, you can book a free consultation below. https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

One of the most common questions I get is: are my migraines genetic? And I completely understand why: Most people are told by their doctor that migraines run in the family, which is really just a polite way of saying you're unlucky and there's nothing to be done about it. In this episode I explain why that answer is incomplete, and why it's keeping so many women stuck. Here's the truth: there is no migraine gene. Yes, there is a genetic predisposition, but whether those genes actually express themselves and generate migraines depends entirely on the environment your body is in. his is the science of epigenetics, and it changes everything. We have roughly the same number of genes as an earthworm. What makes us complex isn't the genes themselves,it's which ones get switched on and which ones get switched off based on your environment. Your symptoms are not a malfunction. They are your body's way of adapting to conditions that are less than optimal. And if you change those conditions, by giving your cells the nutrients they need, clearing metabolic waste, and restoring your resilience and vitality, your body no longer has a reason to generate migraines, regardless of your family history. If you're experiencing 8+ migraine days per month and ready to address the root cause, schedule a free consultation below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

Have you ever noticed that a migraine feels almost exactly like a hangover? That's not a coincidence — and in this episode, I explain exactly why. Migraines are a major toxicity symptom. When the body accumulates more metabolic waste and environmental toxins than the liver can process, the bucket overflows — and that overflow is what we call a migraine. Just like we know a hangover means the liver is working overtime to process alcohol, a migraine means the liver is struggling to drain what I call the toxin bucket. I walk you through the Three Principles your body needs to function optimally: nutrients at the cellular level, metabolic waste clearance, and resilience and vitality. When those three things break down, your liver slows, the drain clogs, and any little stressor — sunlight, stress, a skipped meal — tips the bucket over. I also share why aggressive detox cleanses and milk thistle protocols actually make migraines worse for chronic sufferers, and why most natural practitioners aren't trained to see this. The answer isn't to push harder — it's to give the liver what it needs first, then gently open the drain. If you're experiencing 8+ migraine days per month and ready to address the root cause, schedule a free consultation below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

Every spring and fall, I hear from so many of you that daylight saving time triggered a migraine—and it makes complete sense. That one-hour shift isn't just lost sleep. It disrupts your melatonin and cortisol rhythms, throws off your meal timing, and essentially puts your body through self-induced jet lag overnight. In this episode, I explain why migraine sufferers feel time changes so much harder than everyone else. Your body relies on routine to conserve energy—sleep, meals, light exposure all follow a predictable cycle that keeps your hormones balanced and your nervous system stable. When that cycle breaks abruptly, the stress pushes your needle straight into the migraine zone. The real question isn't how to survive time changes—it's why your resilience is low enough that a one-hour shift can trigger a full attack. I walk you through how to protect your cortisol and melatonin cycles before and after the clock change, and what it means if you're still suffering days later. If daylight saving time reliably knocks you down, your vitality bucket has holes that need patching—and that's exactly what I help women do. If you're experiencing 8+ migraine days per month and ready to build real resilience, schedule a free consultation below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

If you've ever had sinus pain and congestion during a migraine and wondered whether you also had a sinus infection, you're not alone. This is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—migraine symptoms there is, and it sends thousands of women through rounds of antibiotics, ENT visits, and nasal scopes every year with no real answers. In this episode, Dr. Leslie breaks down why nasal congestion, sinus pain, seasonal allergies, and that maddening dripping nose when you sit down to eat are all connected to your migraines—and why they're all pointing to the same underlying issue in your body. You'll learn why chronic nasal discharge is actually a toxicity symptom, why your body generates it on purpose and what happens when you suppress it, why migraine sufferers are disproportionately prone to allergies and sinus issues, and why that "trash can knocked over" feeling at the peak of a migraine is your body doing exactly what it's designed to do. Your body is not broken, confused, or running a defective immune system. It's doing the best it can with what it has. But if you're ready to give it what it actually needs so it stops having to work this hard, that's where the real work begins. If you're experiencing 8+ migraine days per month and ready to address the root cause instead of just managing symptoms, schedule a free consultation below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

Have you noticed that meat, chicken, beef, fish, just doesn't sound appealing anymore? That you'd rather have Greek yogurt, cheese, or pasta than a piece of steak? That you used to eat a full hamburger and now a couple of bites feels like enough? Most people chalk this up to personal preference or "just how they're wired." But this is actually a symptom, and it has everything to do with your migraines. When digestive function starts to decline, your body does something smart but costly: it changes your appetite to steer you away from foods that are hard to break down and toward foods that are easy to digest, grains, dairy, soft starches. The dry chicken, the unappetizing steak, the cravings for chips and pretzels? That's not your personality. That's your digestive tract protecting you from the stress of breaking down food it can no longer handle. The problem is that animal foods are your most concentrated source of protein and amino acids, nutrients your body desperately needs to handle the relentless physical and mental stressors of modern life, make neurotransmitters, regulate hormones, and keep your cells functioning. When protein intake drops and stays low for years, your health declines quietly, and migraines follow. This episode explains why this is happening, why you can't simply force yourself to eat more, and how gently restoring digestive function naturally restores your appetite, without pushing your body into a migraine. If you're experiencing 8+ migraine days per month and ready to address the root cause instead of just managing symptoms, schedule a free consultation below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

Vagus nerve stimulators are the trending new device for migraines. FDA-cleared, handheld, marketed as a breakthrough. Sounds promising, right? But if you're wondering whether adding one more device to your migraine toolkit will finally be the answer, or if it's just another expensive band-aid, this episode breaks down what you need to know. You'll learn what the vagus nerve actually does (it powers your entire digestive tract, heart, lungs, and all your internal organs), how these devices work by adding electrical voltage to the nerve, and why they help some people but not others. The truth is this: Stimulating the nerve without addressing the root cause is like putting a band-aid on a cut that keeps reopening. If you're looking for the one thing that will finally crack the case, these devices won't be it. But if you're ready to address all three principles and understand why your body lost its resilience in the first place, this episode will show you the bigger picture. If you're experiencing 8+ migraine days per month and ready to address the root cause instead of just managing symptoms, schedule a free consultation below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

A neurologist shares her top 5 migraine tips: track your headaches, treat early, know your triggers, limit overuse, and consider preventative medications. Sounds helpful, right? But if you've followed this exact advice and ended up with more frequent migraines, worse medication dependency, and a longer list of triggers you can't avoid, you're not alone. This episode breaks down why standard neurologist recommendations, though well-intentioned, often lead to a cycle of worsening symptoms, increased medication use, and ultimately preventative drugs. You'll learn why tracking without a real plan demoralizes you, why taking meds at the first "uh-oh moment" robs you of your body's natural resilience, why chasing triggers is a fool's errand that leaves you bubble-wrapped and anxious, and how suppressing symptoms without addressing root causes guarantees your body will fight back harder. The real answer isn't more medication or stricter trigger avoidance, it's restoring the resilience and vitality that keeps your internal needle out of the migraine zone, even in the face of stressors like sunlight, food, dehydration, or a delayed meal. If you're trapped between a rock and a hard place, white-knuckling through medication reduction, or sitting in your neurologist's office in tears because nothing is working, this episode will help you understand why the standard path fails and what you can do instead. If you're experiencing 8+ migraine days per month and ready to address the root cause instead of just managing symptoms, schedule a free consultation below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

Monica was taking Fioricet, Zofran, and ibuprofen several times a week on top of Nurtec every other day as a preventative. She'd been battling severe migraines with debilitating nausea for almost 20 years. After six weeks of working together, she went 10 days without any abortive medication. In this episode, I break down exactly why Monica's results came so quickly and what makes my approach different from the supplement-shelf approach most natural practitioners take. I explain why I do a detailed symptom assessment instead of ordering expensive specialty testing, and why I go in like a laser instead of throwing everything at you at once. I also talk about mental and emotional component that most practitioners completely miss. Monica has a demanding profession she loves, not a toxic workplace, but the stress was draining her vitality. We worked on managing those demands in a way that doesn't contribute to migraines. This episode is for you if you've tried other natural practitioners and ended up with 10 supplements to take at different times of day, if you're highly sensitive and worry that any change will trigger a migraine, if you have a demanding job or family situation and need something that actually fits your life, or if you've been told there's nothing more that can be done. If you're having 8+ migraine days per month and you're ready for a laser-focused approach that addresses both the physical and mental-emotional components, I can help. Schedule your free consultation here:https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

You're eating healthy, exercising, managing stress. So why do you crave bread, pasta, and crackers like your life depends on it? And why does chicken breast sound about as appealing as chewing cardboard? In this episode, I reveal the hidden epidemic among women with chronic migraines that no one is talking about: low appetite. Not lack of hunger, but the kinds of foods your body finds appealing versus repulsive. Most women assume their food cravings are genetic or emotional. But I've found that in 9 out of 10 cases, it's neither. Your appetite is actually a direct expression of your digestive function. When your digestive tract struggles to break down food, your body changes what appeals to you to match what it can actually process. I break down what's happening in your digestive tract, why comfort foods feel soothing while nutrient-dense foods feel like a chore, and why forcing yourself to follow healthy eating handouts when your digestion can't handle it will likely trigger a migraine. This episode is for you if you struggle to eat enough food in a day, if you live on carbs and find protein unappealing, if eating healthier makes you feel worse, or if you're ready to restore your digestive function instead of forcing your body to comply. If you're having 8+ migraine days per month and you're ready to address the root cause, I can help.Schedule your free consultation here:https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

Why do you see static, hear ringing, or feel disconnected during a migraine? In this episode, I break down the neurological symptoms most people don't realize are actually migraines. We're not talking about head pain here, we're talking about visual auras, brain fog, tinnitus, and that strange feeling of being disconnected from reality. I explain why visual symptoms like scintillating auras, visual snow, and palinopsia happen in your visual cortex, not your eyeball. You'll learn why tinnitus comes and goes for some migraine sufferers and why constant ringing is harder to reverse. And I'll walk you through why brain fog and depersonalization are actually toxicity symptoms, not personality traits or anxiety disorders. Here's the key insight: these symptoms happen when your brain cells don't have enough nutrients to function optimally, when metabolic waste builds up, or when cellular voltage drops. Your body isn't broken, it's adapting to less than ideal conditions. And when you restore what's missing, the symptoms improve. This episode is for you if you've experienced strange visual disturbances during migraines, if you hear ringing that comes and goes, if you feel foggy or disconnected even without head pain, or if you've been told these symptoms are just something you have to live with. If you're having 8+ migraine days per month and you're ready to address why your brain is generating these symptoms, I can help. Schedule your free consultation here:https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

Cynthia spent decades dealing with migraines that started in her mid-30s and progressively worsened until they were controlling her life. By her late 50s, she was canceling work meetings, lying in dark rooms for days at a time, and vomiting during attacks. What started as occasional Saturday headaches had turned into 10-day cycles where she couldn't tell where one migraine ended and another began. In this episode, Cynthia shares how she went from relying on beta blockers and triptans that only prolonged her suffering to understanding why her body was generating migraines in the first place. She talks about the surprising things she learned about nutrient delivery, liver overload, and metabolic waste that went way beyond just eating healthy. She also opens up about the mental and emotional patterns common among migraine sufferers and how addressing those was critical to her healing. Now in her second year of private practice as a therapist, Cynthia rarely gets migraines. When she does, they're mild and she can trace them back to specific choices. She recently traveled across time zones, dealt with high altitude, early wake-ups, and airport chaos without a single migraine. She shares the simple breakfast strategy that helped her stay grounded and how she's learned to listen to her body instead of living in fear of triggers. This episode is for you if you've been dealing with migraines for decades and they keep getting worse, if medications worked for a while but now you're in constant rebound, if you're tired of being told to just manage stress, or if you're ready to understand why your body is doing this instead of just suppressing symptoms. If you're having 8+ migraine days per month and you're ready to get to the root cause, I can help. Schedule your free consultation here:https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

Why can't you walk down the detergent aisle without triggering a migraine? In this follow-up episode, I break down the hidden connection between odor sensitivity and chronic migraines, and why it's not just "how you're wired." Here's what most people don't know: when you smell something, you're inhaling molecules that enter your bloodstream. For migraine sufferers, whose "toxin buckets" are already near the top, even small exposures, a candle, ground beef cooking, the coffee aisle, can tip you into a full migraine. I also share the shocking Bath & Body Works story: how they pumped 20-30 pounds of fragrance into Grand Central Station, turning unsuspecting commuters into walking migraine triggers. In this episode, you'll learn why there are two levels of odor sensitivity, one that only happens during migraines, and another that's constant, even when you feel fine. I explain why smelling something means absorbing toxins into your bloodstream, and how the "toxin bucket" concept changes everything once you understand it. You'll discover why odor sensitivity isn't genetic or hardwired, it's actually a symptom that can improve over time. And I'll show you how to build margin in your system so that wildfire smoke, perfume, or holiday candles don't automatically ruin your day. This episode is for you if you avoid certain grocery store aisles because the smell is overwhelming, if your family thinks you're making it up when you complain about odors, if you've been told you're just sensitive to smells and that's how you are, or if you want to stop living in fear of triggers and rebuild trust in your body. If you're having 8+ migraine days per month and you're ready to drain your toxin bucket and reclaim your life, I can help. Schedule your free consultation here:https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

The "Is my job giving me migraines?" question comes up all the time. Whether it's the fluorescent lighting, the chemicals you're exposed to, the stress of difficult coworkers, or that presentation deadline that has you awake at 3 AM. In this episode, I talk with Mary about how the workplace environment can impact your migraines, and more importantly, why quitting your job or switching careers isn't actually the solution. I break down how your work environment affects each of the three principles your body needs to stop generating migraines, getting nutrients to every cell, clearing metabolic waste and toxins, and restoring your resiliency and vitality. You'll discover why the real issue isn't the fluorescent lights or the difficult boss, but the "buttons" that are getting pushed and draining your vitality bucket. We talk about why teachers who only get twenty minutes to eat are struggling, why second and third shift workers face extra challenges, why that coworker who acts crazy in meetings can trigger a migraine, and why one person sleeps like a baby while you're up worrying about the same work situation. This episode is for you if you feel trapped in your job because your boss is understanding about your migraines and you're afraid you won't find that support elsewhere, if you're considering disability because you can't keep up anymore, or if you're the person who takes on fixing the chaos at work while everyone else seems unfazed. If you're having eight or more migraine days per month and you're ready to stop managing symptoms and start healing the root causes, let's talk.Schedule your free consultation below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

I came across a viral video promising three "instant migraine relief" tricks. The usual ice water face dunks, cold plunges, and hyperventilation breathing... Of course I had to respond. In this episode, I break down why these trendy migraine hacks can actually make you feel worse. Ice water is terrible if you have Raynaud's syndrome (extremely common among migraine sufferers). Cold plunges add massive physical stress when your body is already struggling, and breathing exercises aren't realistic when the slightest movement makes your head explode. Here's the reality: when you're in a migraine, your resilience and vitality are already overwhelmed. Adding extreme stress like ice baths is like beating a horse that's already down. These "biohacking" tricks work for people who feel good and want to feel better, but they backfire for people whose bodies are already generating symptoms. Instead of wasting months on ice water experiments, I share a client story, a woman who went from twelve to fourteen-day migraine flares to one-day minimal flares in five weeks and flew to Hawaii without ruining her trip. If you're tired of throwing spaghetti at the wall and ready to address the root causes, let's talk. Schedule your free consultation below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

The 2026 Food Pyramid guidelines just dropped... Real food, double the protein, whole milk dairy, way fewer grains. Sounds like a win, right? But if you're a chronic migraine sufferer, blindly following these recommendations could actually trigger more migraines, even though you're "eating healthier." In this episode, I explain the hidden problem nobody's talking about: most migraine sufferers have poor digestive function, and that changes everything. I break down why doubling your protein intake overnight can trigger a multi-day migraine, how your appetite has quietly shifted as your digestion declined (which is why you crave grains and avoid meat), and why "just eat real food" isn't realistic when you're bedridden half the week. Here's the truth: If you can't break down the food you're eating, you're not getting nutrients to your cells, and you're flooding your system with toxins from undigested food. That's a recipe for disaster. I'll show you how to slowly improve your digestion and shift your eating habits without triggering migraines, meeting you exactly where you are right now. If you're having eight or more migraine days per month and you're ready to heal the root causes instead of just managing symptoms, let's talk. Book your free consultation below! https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Leslie Cisar and Mary from the Healing Migraines Naturally Facebook community tackle one of the most-asked questions: "Can trauma cause my migraines?" Whether it's Big T trauma (major life events) or little t trauma (smaller, repeated experiences that shape your beliefs), the answer isn't a simple yes or no. Dr. Leslie explains how unconscious beliefs formed from trauma, like feeling defective, unworthy, or "not normal" can quietly drain your vitality and keep your body stuck in a pattern of migraines. You'll learn: - How emotional and spiritual trauma can influence the physical experience of migraines- Why unconscious beliefs ("I'm broken," "I have to be perfect to be loved") sabotage your healing- The mind-body connection between mental/emotional pain and migraine pain- How coping mechanisms like perfectionism can push your body's "needle" into the migraine zone- Why addressing beliefs and restoring vitality is just as crucial as nutrients and detox This episode is about understanding that migraines are second-order symptoms. They can be your body's way of saying something deeper needs attention. And it's about giving you hope that healing is possible when you address the root causes: getting nutrients to every cell, clearing metabolic waste, and restoring your resiliency and vitality. If you've ever wondered whether your past is keeping you stuck in migraines, this episode is for you.Schedule your free consultation below https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

This episode was inspired by a woman on a free consult who told me she tries to stop a migraine by putting on upbeat music and raising her mood and energy.I'm so glad she asked, because this is a common misunderstanding of what I mean when I talk about the third principle: resilience and vitality. In this episode, I explain the difference between “positive mindset” and the actual organizing energy of the body (what some traditions call chi or the vital force).If your vitality is low, your “internal compass needle” gets pushed into your migraine zone by stressors, sometimes big ones like illness, and sometimes subtle ones like sunlight or barometric pressure. The goal isn't to psych yourself up. The goal is to restore the strength of your vitality and identify what's draining it (including habits, symptoms like insomnia/anxiety, and deeper mental-emotional patterns that keep you out of alignment). If you've been doing supplements and “detoxes” but still getting knocked into migraines, this episode will help you understand the missing piece. And if you want to talk about your current migraine situation and get clarity on the next steps of your healing process, you can schedule your consultation below, let's talk! https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

My client “Emily” ate brownies on her birthday. If you've had chronic migraines, you know why that's a big deal. When we started working together three months ago, Emily had daily head pain, migraines flaring on top of it, and she was following the GAPS diet (one of the most restrictive elimination diets out there). She had been on it for two years. And despite all that effort, she still had major digestive symptoms… and she still had daily head pain. In this episode, I explain why eliminating foods doesn't heal your digestion. It often does the opposite. When you eliminate real foods like eggs, dairy, and grains, you also eliminate nutrient intake. Over time, that can leave your body more depleted and more reactive. What actually works is restoring function first: gently stimulating the digestive organs so you can break down food, absorb nutrients, and tolerate normal life again. With Emily, we used gentle support to rebuild digestion, then reintroduced foods strategically (including wheat… and yes, eventually, brownies). Three months later her digestion is about 90% improved, she has head-pain-free days, and her overall severity is dramatically better. This is the goal: not a lifetime of fear, restriction, and “badge of honor” dieting. It's getting healthy enough to enjoy your life again. Schedule your free consultation below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

My client Linda lives in the Midwest. The big temperature swings and storms guaranteed a severe, bedridden migraine every single time. Here's what's happening: Barometric pressure changes and temperature fluctuations are physical stressors on your body. Everyone experiences them, but not everyone gets migraines. Why? It's not the stressor alone, it's the interplay between the stressor and your resilience and vitality. Think of your body like a compass needle. When you're healthy, the needle points north. Environmental stressors push it toward the migraine zone. Your resilience and vitality push it back. If your vitality is strong enough, the needle doesn't enter the migraine zone—even when the weather changes. You can't control the weather. But you can restore your resilience and vitality. Linda and I have been working together for three months. She's had daily head pain for decades. Last week, a massive storm hit, the kind that used to leave her bedridden for days. She never went to bed. She felt it a little, but stayed upright the entire time. That's what happens when you restore your body's resilience instead of just tracking triggers. If you want to stop being at the mercy of the weather, schedule your free consultation below. https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

You leave your neurologist's office with another prescription. You thought they'd finally dig into why you're getting migraines. Instead? Another medication to try. Here's what most people don't understand: Medical doctors aren't looking for root causes. They're confirming a diagnosis and following a checklist called "standard of care." Once the diagnosis is made, the doctor follows an algorithm: Try this medication. If that doesn't work, try this one. Keep moving down the list. They're not trained to believe your body can heal. Allopathic medicine operates from the belief that once you develop a chronic condition, it's broken and defective. You can only suppress the symptoms. But you know intuitively that if you could figure out what your body needs, it would heal. And you're right. Your body needs three things to stop generating migraines: nutrient delivery, waste clearance, and cellular resilience. The mismatch happens when you expect a root-cause investigation and get a prescription instead. If you believe your migraines can be healed, work with someone who shares that understanding. Schedule your free consultation here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

You went 10 days without a migraine. You were so excited. You thought you finally figured it out. Then boom....migraine. Day 10. And your mind spirals: What did I do wrong? I'm doomed. Nothing works for me. My husband eats Doritos by the bag and doesn't get migraines. I'm being so careful and I still got one. Sound familiar? In this episode, I'm breaking down why you're not actually failing, and why that migraine on Day 10 doesn't mean you're back at square one. Here's what we think will happen when our body starts healing: Every day gets a little better. Every week is better than the last. A nice, smooth 45-degree line straight up to 100%. That's not what actually happens. We zigzag our way back to health. You feel better, then you dip. Then better again, then another dip. But each dip doesn't take you back to zero, you're still ahead of where you started. I just had this conversation with my client Shannon. She had daily head pain and 3-4 migraines per week when we started. She was taking Excedrin nearly every day (which puts you into rebound—more on that in the free training linked below). This week, she went 10 days without a migraine. Her baseline head pain dropped from a 3-4 to a 1. She was thrilled. Then I told her something she didn't want to hear: "You're going to get another migraine." Because healing doesn't happen in a straight line. And when that next migraine hits, she's already won. She went from 12 migraines a month to 3. That's a massive improvement—even if Day 11 brings another flare. There are four areas of improvement I look for with every client: Frequency - Longer stretches between flares Severity - Milder symptoms, less vomiting, less bedridden time Duration - Flares lasting hours instead of days Medication response - Imitrex working in 45 minutes instead of 3-4 hours If you see improvement in these areas, you're healing—even if you still get migraines. Your mind won't tell you this. When you dip, your mind says: "I'm doomed. I'm defective. Nothing works." But the data tells a different story. And if you don't understand this, you'll throw in the towel right when you're making progress. Want to understand why your medications stop working? I dive deep into this phenomenon in my episode "How To Get Off Your Migraine Meds" Schedule your free consultation here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

You walk into Home Goods and the candle aisle knocks you out. Your coworker lights a pumpkin spice candle. Someone cooks ground beef. Instant migraine. Or maybe you're the one smelling everything, and no one else does. This is odor sensitivity, and it's one of the most disruptive migraine symptoms. Here's what's happening: When you breathe in an odor, you're breathing in molecules that your liver has to detoxify and eliminate. Why does this happen? Think of your body like a toxin bucket. Your liver drains it by processing metabolic waste and environmental toxins. But if your liver doesn't have the nutrients it needs or the cellular voltage to run optimally, it slows down. The bucket fills up. When your bucket is full to the brim, even small exposures like laundry detergent, perfume, a candle, for example, tip you over into a migraine. You're hypersensitive because your toxin bucket is overflowing. When we drain that bucket by addressing blockers in the first and third principles, your liver runs faster. The bucket level drops. And suddenly, you can tolerate your friend's fabric softener, your husband's legendary cooking, and browsing Home Goods without fleeing. I've seen clients go from fleeing candle aisles to browsing for 30 minutes without noticing any smell. This isn't genetic as many migrainers think it is. It's an overflowing toxin bucket, and it can be turned around. Schedule your free consultation here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

Mary Jo had migraines for 35 years. She tried everything: tricyclics, beta blockers, anti-seizure meds, steroids, antidepressants, birth control pills, Botox, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, physical therapy. Nothing worked. Over the past year and a half, her migraines got so bad that she was waking up in the middle of the night, unable to function. She went back to the first medication she tried 20 years ago, Imitrex injections, because it was the only thing that would take the edge off. She was getting Toradol injections at her doctor's office. Missing work. Canceling on friends. She could only plan one social activity per week, and even then, she often couldn't go. She was 47 years old and felt like she'd missed out on 30 years of life. In this episode, Mary Jo shares what happened when she joined my 12-week Healing Migraines Naturally program. Within 11 weeks: She went from 3-5 migraines per week to a mild headache every 4-5 days She stopped using her Cefaly device entirely She hasn't touched Tums in 11 weeks (she used to eat them like candy) Her fatigue lifted, her family noticed the difference Her triggers (smoke, perfume, barometric pressure, wind, bright light) stopped causing migraines She lost weight consistently every week She drove 9 hours through a snowstorm without anxiety or a migraine She said it felt like she took 10 years off her migraine symptoms. This is what happens when you stop treating symptoms and start addressing root causes. If you're ready to stop suffering and start healing, let's talk. Book your free consultation: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

Have you seen this TikTok hack? It goes something like this: "Instant migraine relief! Put your feet in hot water and an ice pack on your neck!" Does it work? Maybe. For 15 minutes. Here's the physiology: Hot water dilates blood vessels in your feet, pulling blood down. Ice on your neck constricts vessels, pushing blood away from your head. You temporarily reduce blood flow to your brain, which might ease throbbing. But your body won't let this last. Within 15 minutes, it pushes blood back up to restore balance. You might even get a rebound effect with more blood rushing to your head. And the practicality? You're in the middle of a migraine, when moving makes the pain worse, and you're supposed to fill a bathtub, find an ice pack, and perch on the edge of the tub? When I was getting chronic migraines, they'd hit while I was driving home on I-90. I wasn't near a bathtub. I was trying not to vomit at a toll booth. I don't focus on migraine hacks because I'm not interested in 15 minutes of relief before the pain comes back. I'm focused on getting you from four migraines a week to one a week in 4-6 weeks. From chronic migraines to canceling Botox, weaning off preventatives, and forgetting where you put your Imitrex. You can go from four migraines a week to being off medication in six months. But you'll never get there by just putting your feet in a bathtub. You'll get there by addressing root causes. Schedule your free consultation here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

You've been taking Prilosec for years. Your doctor prescribed it for heartburn, or you bought it over-the-counter. It helped at first. But now you're also taking Tums multiple times a week. You feel bloated after eating. You can't finish a sandwich without discomfort. And your migraines? Still there. Here's what nobody tells you: Your heartburn medication is making your migraines worse. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Prilosec and Nexium suppress your stomach acid. Your stomach is supposed to be pH 1. Strong enough to take paint off a car. That's how you absorb minerals from food. When your stomach acid is suppressed, a sphincter at the top of your stomach doesn't get the signal to close. It stays open and weakens over time. Meanwhile, you can't absorb the minerals every cell in your body needs. The box says: "Do not take longer than 14 days." I've had clients on Prilosec for 20 years. I just worked with two clients, both with daily head pain, both on PPIs for decades, both still experiencing heartburn even on the medication. We restored their digestive function, reduced their migraines significantly, and weaned them off Prilosec without rebound. Your heartburn and migraines are connected because both signal blockers in your body's ability to get nutrients to cells, clear waste, and restore vitality. If you're on a PPI and struggling with migraines, let's talk. Schedule your free consultation here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

"Just take 400mg of vitamin B2 every day, it might be the missing piece for your migraines!" If you've been on social media lately, you've probably heard this advice. Maybe from a doctor. Maybe multiple times. Vitamin B2, CoQ10, magnesium, the miracle nutrient parade never ends. In this episode, I'm explaining about why this drives me crazy. Here's the thing: People have been getting the B2 recommendation for decades. Even conventional neurologists are recommending it now. And yet, chronic migraines keep getting worse. If you have an occasional headache and happen to have a tiny B2 deficiency, and your digestion is working perfectly, and you don't have metabolic waste buildup, sure, B2 might help. But if you have chronic migraines? It's not a B2 issue. By the time you're experiencing chronic migraines, you have blockers and deficiencies across all three principles your body needs to maintain health. You're not just missing one vitamin. It goes deeper than that. I also address the anxiety around "genetic migraines." Yes, there's a hereditary component, the ancient Greeks wrote about this. But you're not genetically doomed. You have to fall out of health first before you express those hereditary tendencies. Chasing silver bullet supplements will only frustrate you. Start addressing the root causes. Schedule your free consultation here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

Your migraines disappeared for 10 years... now they're back. Did you get worse, or are you actually getting better? This might sound crazy, but when migraines return after remission, it doesn't always mean you're declining. You might be moving through your migraine zone on your way to better health. In this episode, I teach the compass needle analogy. This is the framework I use to evaluate every client's true health status. Your health is like a compass needle. North is optimal health. As the needle moves west and south, it passes through symptom zones you're prone to: allergies, heartburn, migraines, autoimmune disease, and beyond. Here's what almost no one understands: You can be too sick to get migraines. Your needle can drop below your migraine zone into more severe illness. When I developed Graves' disease in 2012, I stopped getting migraines, not because I was healthier, but because I was too sick to generate them. The crucial question: When symptoms disappear, did your needle move toward north (health) or south (decline)? Medication can mask symptoms without moving your needle at all. Side effects often indicate your needle is dropping even further. I also share the story of a client whose migraines improved during a bad cold, her body didn't have enough vitality to do both. Plus, you'll hear about lessons from my work in addiction medicine where patients would suddenly get terrible colds around week three of recovery as their vitality returned. Related Episode: Help, My Doctor Says I'm Healthy Schedule your free consultation here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

At age 50, I finally pursued my lifelong dream of playing tennis, but it took me six months just to walk through the club doors. I was terrified. I'd never seen myself as athletic. Three years later, I just won all three sets in a women's doubles match for the first time. Here's what makes this so meaningful: At age 40, I was so sick I couldn't climb stairs without nearly collapsing. I had an autoimmune reaction that destroyed my thyroid. It took me years to just feel normal again. To go from that at 40 to this at 53? It's proof that the identities we carry aren't always true. " I'm not athletic." "I'm a chronic disease sufferer." "I'm too old." "It's too late." Those stories we tell ourselves? They're not always accurate. And they definitely don't have to be permanent. In this episode, I share my tennis journey and the lessons it's taught me about fear, identity, and doing hard things scared. Because most of the really important things in life? You're probably going to have to do them terrified. That's normal. That's okay. If you're lying awake wondering if this is all you have left, I've been there. I know those 3 AM tears. But your body's potential is so much greater than you think. Related Episode: Why I Don't Wear the Migraine Ribbon Schedule your free consultation below! https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

You're on multiple preventatives. Brain fog, hair loss, exhausted all the time. You feel "stable" but not good. You tell your neurologist you want to come off one. They say: "Cut it in half for a week, quarter it for another week, stop in two weeks." You follow their advice. Two weeks later? Massive migraine flare that lasts five days. You're back in their office. They shrug: "Well, what did you expect? I guess you need the medication." So you think: I guess I'm stuck on this forever. Here's the truth: Nobody has a Topamax deficiency. You weren't born needing it. Dr. Leslie has walked hundreds of clients through weaning off Topamax, propranolol, gabapentin, nortriptyline, even antipsychotics and anti-seizure meds. If you try to come off preventatives while still getting 10 migraines a month, it won't go well, even with a slow wean. Dr. Leslie breaks down the two critical factors for successfully coming off preventatives: timing (your health must be restored first so migraine frequency drops significantly) and the correct wean-off approach (not your neurologist's rushed 2-week plan). Watch the full episode to learn exactly how to set yourself up for success. After watching, check out these related episodes: Migraine Rebound Episode - Understanding why taking too many medications keeps you stuck in the cycle: Watch Here Free Training: Why Medications Stop Working Schedule your free consultation with Dr. Leslie: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map

Are you waiting for a supplement to "fix" your migraines? Hoping the next practitioner will finally be the one who heals you? Dr. Leslie tackles a pet peeve topic: natural medicine practitioners calling themselves "healers." Here's the truth: No one can heal you except your own body. Not a doctor, not a supplement, not a "healer." Your body was designed with an inherent healing mechanism, just like a tree that regrows bark over an injury. The question isn't whether you can heal, it's whether you're giving your body what it needs to activate that process. Most migraine sufferers are stuck in a passive cycle: take a pill (prescription or supplement), wait for it to work, repeat. But healing doesn't happen when you're passively swallowing capsules and waiting. It happens when you're actively engaged in making changes across your entire environment, physical, mental, emotional, even spiritual. Dr. Leslie explains why handouts about "healthy sleep habits" and long supplement lists aren't enough. Real healing requires deeper work: understanding why you started staying up until midnight in the first place, working through the mental-emotional patterns sabotaging your recovery, and identifying where your life fell out of alignment. This work is hard. There will be aspects of getting through the jungle that challenge you deeply, habits that are tough to change, mental-emotional patterns that require honest (and sometimes painful) examination. But when you give your body what it needs within Dr. Leslie's three principles, it will do what it was designed to do: restore itself to health. If you're ready to stop being a passive recipient of pills and start actively engaging in your own healing process, Dr. Leslie offers free consultations. Book your free call below! https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map