tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post4119855507328870351..comments2023-11-30T00:29:08.106-08:00Comments on Animal Pharm: Random Thoughts on Migraine Headaches, Oxytocin, and Mind-ReadingDr. B Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-36617030137124128202012-11-06T09:59:51.921-08:002012-11-06T09:59:51.921-08:00Z,
I think you have adrenal exhaustion... everyon...Z,<br /><br />I think you have adrenal exhaustion... everyone does but especially those in chronic pain/migraineurs since pain can rob one of their reserves (mental, physical, emo).<br /><br />Read and Dr. Lam:<br />http://www.drlam.com/articles/adrenalexhaustion.asp<br /><br />You are getting there! Just hang in there. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers ;)<br /><br />gDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-57129715537279873792012-11-06T08:14:41.416-08:002012-11-06T08:14:41.416-08:00I take taurine, Mg,B vits, and use coconut oil and...I take taurine, Mg,B vits, and use coconut oil and drink coconut milk. I will now be using more coconut milk now that I am giving up dairy. I've switched to green tea( no more coffee!) as of today. I do think that taurine helps, but not as well if I am not eating right. Ive been on a 7 day migraine stretch, so today I bit the bullet, and am going straight paleo. I need to work on the small regular meals, and Read up on adrenals. My thyroid test came back normal, but when I did the temperature test ( per Dr. Barnes) it showed I had the low body temp of hypo thyroid. I will definitely read the books you suggested. Thanks so much! I will let you know how every thing goes. Oh yeah, my adrenals are probably fried from years of coffee, and chocolate consuming.zanjabilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17745963050930277063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-44545035798384568192012-11-05T15:42:50.560-08:002012-11-05T15:42:50.560-08:00Zanjabil,
I like your story, thanks for sharing y...Zanjabil,<br /><br />I like your story, thanks for sharing your thoughts.<br /><br />Migraines, like hot flushes, are associated with perturbation of the HPA stress cortisol axis and the lack of metabolic flexibility at the hypothalamus level. Scientists have measured insulin resistance in the brain and it is significantly higher in women with either migraines and hot flushes.<br /><br />Have you read the Brain Trust by pediatric neurosurgeon Larry McCleary? Have you heard of the value of the below for brain and migraine optimization?<br />--taurine<br />--MCT oil/coconut oil<br />--magnesium, zinc and other minerals<br />--adequate hydration to prevent dehydration<br />--eating small frequent meals with protein, fat and adequate complex carbohydrates (white rice, yams, red potatoes, low GI fruit, etc) to keep blood sugars even and stable?<br />--evaluation for low thyroid<br />--evaluation for dysfunctional adrenals (read Dr. Lam's protocol)<br /><br />Hope you feel better soon and would love to hear of your progress or what doesn't work later.<br /><br />GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-45176147418640753132012-11-05T13:59:26.266-08:002012-11-05T13:59:26.266-08:00I have had migraines since I was 8 yrs old( I am 3...I have had migraines since I was 8 yrs old( I am 35). I've eliminated grains, still get them. I've recently eliminated chocolate :(, still getting them. I am weaning myself off coffee( which is hard!) I've eliminated dairy in the past and still got them. I guess I need to eliminated all of these things at once. It's so hard because I have issues with fructose and in high fiber veggies. I feel like there is nothing left for me to eat. I guess I need to eat meat, eggs, low fiber veggies, and almonds( which are the only nuts I eat). I feel like I need to be hospitalized to do it. Help!!! Also what you said about us being Intuitive and clairvoyant is so true. People love to come up to me and tell me their life stories. This is an excellent post! zanjabilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17745963050930277063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-71030296889439958372012-10-15T15:08:04.546-07:002012-10-15T15:08:04.546-07:00Thanks Jeffrey. I like Mag a lot.
Grain-based, ...Thanks Jeffrey. I like Mag a lot. <br /><br />Grain-based, unprocessed grain/oat diets and chronic inflammation can really deplete this vital mineral and we just never catch up to repletion (especially those who sweat a ton). In migraine clinical trials, it trumps the placebo effect by double for reducing migraine frequency.Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-31845155476898596422012-10-15T14:08:26.616-07:002012-10-15T14:08:26.616-07:00Magnesium reduced my headaches' frequency, sev...Magnesium reduced my headaches' frequency, severity, and duration.Jeffrey of Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08012361017883221081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-16887057921967079122012-10-14T18:54:49.967-07:002012-10-14T18:54:49.967-07:00Anonymous,
UR A WITCH ;)
(like all my dear and ...Anonymous,<br /><br />UR A WITCH ;) <br /><br />(like all my dear and lovely friends)<br /><br />Can you tell when the pressure domes change prior to rain or weather shifts?<br /><br /><br /><br />Monica,<br /><br />Thank you for your insights! Isn't Mark THE SMARTEST hunk...evah??! I love love love the Daily Apple and science updates!<br /><br />That is heartening to hear your chronic neck pain AND migraine headaches all resolved by a change in diet. And only a few months!!<br /><br />I've had people wonder, will I lose my 'bionic senses' if I go paleo? Well. I don't think so. Like you may be experiencing, without pain and debilitation as an intermittent or constant distraction, I can only imagine that there would heightened capacity and extra reserves instead of stimulus overload... Would love to hear more as you continue your journey!<br /><br />GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-81594059981354266682012-10-14T12:03:04.775-07:002012-10-14T12:03:04.775-07:00I have suffered from migraines for many years, one...I have suffered from migraines for many years, one to two of them a month. Have been eating Paleo for two months and I haven't had a migraine or really any headaches in that time. Plus my chronic neck pain from a car accident is also pretty much gone. I am much more clear headed now. I also consider myself a highly sensitive person. Sensitive to my surroundings and to what people are feeling. I believe that this is only being enhanced now that I do not have so much pain to deal with! Great article! Found this through Mark's Daily Apple!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-19733417208715845472012-10-14T10:22:33.130-07:002012-10-14T10:22:33.130-07:00I had migraines as a small child, up to about age ...I had migraines as a small child, up to about age 5, then outgrew them, strangely enough. No headaches ever, as an adult; but all my life people, even complete strangers, have opened up to me. I never do anything to encourage it that I"m aware of, but it happens all the time. Even when I go to the doctor, I often hear more about their problems! <br /><br />My husband always notices it, but this is the first time I've read any discussion of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-73250949481749563262012-10-13T16:18:56.758-07:002012-10-13T16:18:56.758-07:00One guy friend calls MY GRAINS = migraines. *ha ah...One guy friend calls MY GRAINS = migraines. *ha ahaha*<br /><br />I appreciate the FYI. That's so keen... Despite all the pain and debilitation, to rise above and be incredibly successful, she's sounds VERY COOL.Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-75102032993829754752012-10-13T08:52:30.614-07:002012-10-13T08:52:30.614-07:00Dr BG,
My sis = big time migraine sufferer. Hx...Dr BG,<br /><br /> My sis = big time migraine sufferer. Hx of Hasimoto's, now on synthroid. Boatload of wheat/sugar in diet, tx of migraines w/ NSAIDs (chronic trigger of gut permeability = Hashimoto onset? I think so.) Personality wise, highly driven, intelligent, runs her own marketing company.<br /><br />Sent her your link to this post, pure money!Mike K.http://www.dynmaicnutrition.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-76318080732843025982012-10-13T01:46:36.832-07:002012-10-13T01:46:36.832-07:00ChrisG has left a new comment on your post "R...ChrisG has left a new comment on your post "Random Thoughts on Migraine Headaches, Oxytocin, a...": <br /><br />A long wait, but worth it. Always some serious high-density info here... thanks. <br /><br />--------------------------------<br />Sorry the comment seemed to disappear!<br /><br />ChrisG -- <br />Really? I hope so...! Thanks and much cheer...Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-49489901643579693192012-10-12T01:10:15.090-07:002012-10-12T01:10:15.090-07:00haaa ahaha LOL... I guess like a phoenix... YE...haaa ahaha LOL... I guess like a phoenix... YESSSSSSSS!!!!!<br /><br />Thanks for you being such a generous and kind shoulder to cry on, SeanDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-83540897046453088832012-10-11T03:30:54.838-07:002012-10-11T03:30:54.838-07:00So is this blog coming back from the dead?
Total...So is this blog coming back from the dead? <br /><br />Totally righteous, dude!praguestepchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219985675023163249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-80416492322876496202012-10-10T16:42:24.396-07:002012-10-10T16:42:24.396-07:00Right on!!Right on!!Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-17750830865463043412012-10-09T20:13:21.530-07:002012-10-09T20:13:21.530-07:00Very cool stuff!
I guess this explains why grass-...Very cool stuff!<br /><br />I guess this explains why grass-fed and grain fed beef have such different effects(like changing 03 composition of our cell membranes) on our bodies even though their nutritional profile is VERY similar. <br /><br />Michael Foerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402812979173155691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-19296950602345533162012-10-09T16:58:53.655-07:002012-10-09T16:58:53.655-07:00To clarify (sorry for deluge), GMO corn includes B...To clarify (sorry for deluge), GMO corn includes Bt corn which has been genetic altered to secrete high copy expression of a delta endotoxin from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) a natural soil bacterium. This endotoxin is a potent lectin which rips the gut open of insects, worms and other crop 'pests'.<br /><br />Many of our diseases growing in odd and epidemic proportions (obesity, autism, cancer, diabetes) can without a doubt be attributed to the wide spread consumption of Bt corn now that we understand how intestinal permeability determines health, that DNA is (intergenerational) information passed in crosskingdom signals, and that many modern factors threaten to make our gut microbiome extinct (metals, amalgams, vaccines, n-6 pufa, antibiotic-like growth hormones used in cow, dairy, poultry feedlots):<br /><br />http://www.responsibletechnology.org/autism<br /><br />[from my R-hand sidebar] Utero-placental toxicity? Herbicide lectin-gut-protoxins Bt in blood of 93% healthy pregnant women, 80% fetuses<br />http://www.fondazionedirittigenetici.org/fondazione/files/allegatonews27aprile11numero2.pdf<br /><br /><br />http://www.psrast.org/dnauptakechick.htm<br />1. W. Doerfler, R. Schubbert, H. Heller, C. Kämmer, K. Hilger-Eversheim, M. Knoblauch, and R. Remus. Integration of foreign DNA in mammalian systems and its consequences.<br />Review. Trends in Biotechnology. 15, 297-301, 1997.<br /><br />2. R. Schubbert, D. Renz, B. Schmitz, and W.<br />Doerfler.Foreign (M13) DNA ingested by mice reaches peripheral leukocytes,<br />spleen and liver via the intestinal wall mucosa and can be covalently<br />linked to mouse DNA.<br />Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci. USA 94, 961-966, 1997.<br /><br />3. Uptake of foreign DNA from the environment: The gastrointestinal tract and the placenta as portals of entry<br />Doerfler, W., Schubbert, R.<br />Wiener klinische Wochenschrift, Nr. 110, 2, 1998<br /><br />4. Rainer Schubbert, Clarissa Lettmann and Walter Doerfler. Ingested foreign (phage M13) DNA survives transiently in the gastrointestinal tract and enters the bloodstream of mice. Molecular and General Genetics MGG, Volume 242, Number 5 / March, 1994<br /><br />5. Walter Doerfler. Fremde DNA aus der Nahrung gelangt über den Darm in den Organismus von Mäusen und über die Plazenta in Foeten und Neugeborene. Forschung in Köln, nr 2 1998, http://www-f.rrz.uni-koeln.de/organe/presse/fik.html.<br /><br />6. Foreign DNA in Mammalian Systems. Walter Doerfler (Institut f. Genetik, Univ. zu Koln, Weyertal 121, 50931 Koln, Germany), Publisher: Wiley. ISBN: 3527300899 Publication Date: 1999Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-42591204872523116902012-10-09T15:45:36.157-07:002012-10-09T15:45:36.157-07:00Michael,
I think you make an excellent point. Tha...Michael,<br /><br />I think you make an excellent point. Thank you for your comment. Also as we know anything can have a lethal dose, even water!<br /><br />Some of the internal milieu actually includes predisposition that is literally set by our maternal lineage epigenetically. If one's grandmother or mother experienced great stress (cortisol), environmental toxins/ endocrine disruptors, or protein deprivation (or high carb diet), then studies now link higher chronic disease and cortisol in several generations afterwards. Higher cortisol and other factors will absolutely predispose an individual to higher intestinal permeability (which I believe is a precursor to all chronic disease). <br /><br />Here's an example of all the foods reacting from the 2010 RCT. Anything that crosses a microperforated one-cell intestinal lining will eventually react, but as you can see some foods (lectins) are more immunogenic. Lectins are part of the immunity of both animals and plants, thus they are evolutionarily designed to be 'sticky' to neutralize non-self pathogens (virus, pathogenic fungi bacteria and other microbes). <br /><br />Gluten is a glue. Lamb is one of the least reactive meat and I think this is because most lamb consume non- or at least lower grain/soy type of diet (at this time). Feedlot herds eat not only grains but pesticide coated GMO corn and GMO soy.<br /><br />Alkay et al Cephalagia 2010<br />http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2899772/table/table1-0333102410361404/<br /><br />Table 1.<br />The food categories from most frequent IgG positivity to least<br /><br />Number of patients with positive test result (n=30)<br />Spices 27<br />Seeds and nuts 24<br />Seafood 24<br />Starch 22<br />Food additives 21<br />Vegetables 21<br />Cheese 20<br />Fruits 20<br />Sugar products 20<br />Other additives 14<br />Eggs 14<br />Milk and milk products 14<br />Infusions 13<br />Salads 10<br />Mushrooms 9<br />Yeast 5<br />Meat 5<br /><br />(meat is actually the least in this food IgG study)<br />GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-8554031340424338292012-10-09T08:29:59.490-07:002012-10-09T08:29:59.490-07:00I noticed beef was associated with 35% of people e...I noticed beef was associated with 35% of people experiencing migraines in one of the links you provided. That kinda makes you doubt the intrinsic 'pathological' nature of the food and instead makes you question the milieu of the individual.<br /><br />http://www.meridianinstitute.com/reports/headache/Appendix%20D.pdfMichael Foerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402812979173155691noreply@blogger.com