Episode 46 – Tired of Migraines Controlling Your Life? Gain Control Over Your Wellness and Reduce Migraine Impact

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This is Episode #46 and you’ll hear Dr. Rani Banik uncover how to prevent migraines, and how to keep your mental health & wellbeing in check despite getting migraines. Watch the video episode on YouTube and listen to the audio episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying the show!

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Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #46: Migraine Mindset: Gain Control over Your Wellness! Women Experience This Electrical Neurovascular Phenomenon Most! If You Have It There’s a 50% Chance Your Kids Will!

Many of us will experience a migraine - or many migraines - in our life. If you ever have, you know it’s not fun and can affect your entire day. Dr. Rani Banik is a board-certified neuro-ophthalmologist and bestselling author who focuses on the root cause of migraines and uses strategies based on nutrition, botanicals, lifestyle modification, and supplements. Join us as she uncovers the difference between migraines & regular headaches, potential triggers of migraines, what puts you at a higher likelihood of getting migraines including genetics, how to prevent migraines, and how to keep your mental health & wellbeing in check despite getting migraines.

Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• What’s the difference between migraines and headaches?
• What is the Migraine Mindset?
• Are hormones the most common cause of migraines?
• What lifestyle modifications help manage migraines?
• What’s the relationship between melatonin and migraines?
• Why are so many people getting migraines?

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Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal.

Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

• Migraine Mindset: Gain Control over Your Wellness! Women Experience This Electrical Neurovascular Phenomenon Most! If You Have It There’s a 50% Chance Your Kids Will!
  • [0:18] Welcome to Uncover Your Eyes
  • [0:45] Introducing Rani Banik
  • [1:43] Is it a migraine or a headache?
  • [3:27] How bad is your headache?
  • [7:10] Why are so many people getting migraines?
  • [8:18] Is it a subjective diagnosis or is there an objective test?
  • [10:01] What actually is a migraine? What causes these symptoms?
  • [12:06] For women, are hormones the most common triggers?
  • [14:18] What is a common trigger for men?
  • [15:24] Is there a genetic component to migraines?
  • [18:25] What’s the relationship between melatonin and migraines?
  • [20:05] What supplements does Dr. Rani Banik recommend?
  • [23:51] What lifestyle modifications help manage migraines?
  • [26:28] What are the treatments and medication for migraines?
  • [30:22] What is your emergency plan when a migraine hits?
  • [31:35] What is the mindset of migraines?
  • [33:34] Connect with Rani Banik
  • [34:24] Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
  • Theme Song: “Upbeat Motivational Pop Rock” by Alexey Anisimov

Transcript

What is Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal?

Thanks for listening to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal. Being an eye doctor makes life easy, right? Not so fast. Join us as we uncover our lives as healthcare professionals. In each episode, you will face reality and vulnerability. You’ll hear how to manage your wellbeing, culture, and physical and mental health. You’ll also navigate self-improvement and professional development, all while uncovering innovation in patient care from experts in our healthcare system. Let’s do this while keeping it “real” and authentic. Hosted by Dr. Meenal Agarwal, Expert Optometrist, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Mom of 3.

Who is Dr. Meenal Agarwal?

With three clinics in Toronto and sought-after experience, Dr. Meenal Agarwal is an expert in vision and eyecare innovation. She is a leading voice on patient care, technology, professional development, and wellness in the healthcare industry.