Lesson 5 of 8 5 min read 14 min listen

Nutrition

What you eat changes inflammation, blood sugar, and neurotransmitter supply — three variables migraine brains care about.

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Key takeaways

What to hold onto

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    Every spring, millions of people reach for allergy medications—but what if allergies are more than just an inconvenience?

  • 2

    Jared Leon takes a deeper look at seasonal allergies and challenges the way most people think about them.

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    Rather than viewing allergies as simply a problem to suppress, Dr.

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    Leon explores whether these symptoms may actually be signals that the body is responding to changes in its environment.

Clinical Pearl from Dr. Leon
Leon explains that symptoms are often messages—not random events—and understanding those messages can provide valuable insight into how your body is functioning.
— Dr. Jared Leon
Action steps

Practice this week

  • Front-load protein at breakfast this week.

  • Note whether afternoon headaches soften.