In this episode, Andrew Huberman discusses the causes and treatments of different types of headaches, including tension headaches, migraines, sinus and cluster headaches, as well as menstrual and other hormone-based headaches. He describes how to distinguish between the different headache types and how to select the right treatment, including prescription-based and non-prescription-based treatments, behavioural and nutrition-based approaches. Dr Andrew explains the evidence and mechanisms supporting the use of omega-3 fatty acids, high dose creatine, peppermint oil, turmeric, acupuncture and more. Additionally, he touches on traumatic brain injury, the causes of photophobia, aura, and the link between spicy foods and thunderclap headaches.

By the end of this episode, listeners and viewers will have a comprehensive understanding of headaches, their types and the best way to prevent and stop them.

Articles:

• Prevention of traumatic headache, dizziness and fatigue with creatine administration. A pilot study (Acta Paediatrica)

• Dietary alteration of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids for headache reduction in adults with migraine: randomized controlled trial (BMJ)

• Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on premenstrual syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)

• Effect of Peppermint and Eucalyptus Oil Preparations on Neurophysiological and Experimental Algesimetric Headache Parameters (Cephalalgia)

• Herbal treatments for migraine: A systematic review of randomised-controlled studies (Phytotherapy Research)