EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 17 MIN
How to Stop Migraines Before They Start
from Healthy Looks Great on You · host Dr. Vickie
A billion people worldwide suffer from migraines, and women are three times more likely to be affected than men. If you're one of them, you know the ice pick in the temple feeling all too well. The throbbing, the light sensitivity, the nausea — and then the exhaustion that follows. It's debilitating, and you deserve better than "take two aspirin and call me in the morning." In this episode, Dr. Vickie shares her own migraine story — including the discovery that changed everything — and walks you through the four phases of migraine, the most common triggers, and practical steps you can take starting today. You'll learn: Why migraines are so much more than a bad headache The most common triggers — including several that might surprise you Why your journal might be the most powerful tool you own What to do when a migraine hits, from breathing techniques to food as medicine The red flag symptoms that mean it's time to call a real doctor Dr. Vickie's biggest migraine trigger wasn't hormones or stress or weather. It was something hiding in plain sight — and once she found it, everything changed. Tune in to find out what it was, and learn how to become your own migraine detective. Because feeling good isn't just possible. Healthy looks great on you.
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If you’ve ever had a migraine, you know it’s not just a bad headache. It’s an ice pick in the temple. It’s lying in a dark room praying for silence. It’s the hangover you didn’t earn. A billion people worldwide deal with migraines, and women are three times more likely to be affected. The cause isn’t fully understood — but the triggers often are. And that’s where your power is. In this episode, Dr. Vickie gets personal about her own migraine journey, the four phases most people don’t know about, and the one tool that helped her finally connect the dots. Spoiler: it wasn’t a prescription. What you’ll learn: The four phases of migraine and what your body is trying to tell you in each one The most common triggers — stress, sleep, alcohol, weather, and several hiding in your pantry Why your food journal might outperform your medicine cabinet What to do when a migraine hits — natural remedies, pressure points, breathing techniques, and more The red flag symptoms that mean skip the home remedies and call a doctor Whether you’ve had migraines for years or they’re something new showing up in midlife, this episode will help you understand what’s happening in your body and give you practical tools to take back some control. Because you deserve more than surviving your migraines. Healthy looks great on you.
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