If you’ve ever suffered from a migraine, you know just how challenging it can be to get through your day. You know the symptoms: Throbbing pain in your head, sensitivity to light and noise, and blurry vision — to name just a few. That’s why on today’s episode of the show, I’m going to talk to you about what might be causing your migraines and, more importantly, what you can do about them. You’ll hear the story of Jane, the patient who first opened my eyes to the connection between lectins and migraines, and I’ll explain the foods that could be making your headaches worse. I’ll also explains the steps you can take today to start cutting out your migraines fast. Be sure to stay tuned to the end, because I’m going to discuss a few of the foods you’ve been asking me about, like buckwheat and chia seeds. Then I’m going to share the one hobby you should avoid for better health and the one hobby that can help you live a longer, healthier life. On this episode, you’ll learn: - My personal experiences with migraines (including while performing surgery!) and how I began making the connection between migraines and lectins 01:00 - Jane’s remarkable story and how she successfully eliminated her migraines 03:30 - The surprising secrets of the “gut-brain axis” and some common misconceptions about how it works 09:55 - The shocking link between your gut and Parkinson’s Disease 13:00 - How dangerous pesticides are traveling from the food you eat directly to your brain 14:30 - The one lectin you NEED to avoid to cut down on migraines 15:50 - Why buckwheat is on my list of foods to avoid 16:30 - The truth about lectins in your beans 17:15 - What you need to know about chia seeds 20:25 - How to “wash” your brain every single night for better health 21:15 - The supposedly “healthy” hobby that could actually be leading to rising rates of dementia 25:15 - The one hobby that may be the BIGGEST secret to healthy aging 27:00 - The #1 food to avoid for a healthier microbiome 29:55 - What wines to drink and how just one ingredient in wine may be causing your headaches and migraines 30:55 Mentioned in this podcast: The Longevity Paradox (now available for pre-order) https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-longevity-paradox-dr-steven-r-gundry-md/1129095626?ean=9780062843395#/ The Plant Paradox: https://drgundry.com/books/