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HeadWise

National Headache Foundation

A podcast about the latest news on migraine disease and headache disorders.

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23:35

Craniosacral Therapy for Migraine And Head Pain

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2025/07/16

In this episode of HeadWise™, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, sits down with certified craniosacral therapist Elizabeth Browning Jones, RMT, to explore how this gentle, hands-on therapy may help people living with migraine and head pain. They unpack the science and theory behind craniosacral therapy, how it supports the nervous system, and why a light touch can lead to deep relief.This episode offers insight into a lesser-known therapy that may provide meaningful support on your headache

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15:39

OnabotulinumtoxinA for Migraine: What You Need to Know

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2025/07/09

Is OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) effective for chronic migraine and how does it really work?In this episode of HeadWise™, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, sits down with headache specialist Fred Cohen, MD, to explore the science, real-world impact, and practical considerations of OnabotulinumtoxinA treatment for chronic migraine. Dr. Cohen breaks down: Why Botox works beyond muscle relaxation What the research and real-world data show about effectiveness How treatment protocols are customized

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33:26

Allodynia, Central Sensitization, and the Progression...

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2025/06/25

Why can something as simple as wearing earrings or taking a shower trigger pain when living with migraine?In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by leading headache specialist Dr. Richard Lipton to explore the phenomenon of allodynia—when normally non-painful touch becomes painful. They break down how this symptom develops through central and peripheral sensitization, why it can signal migraine progression, and how early treatment may help reverse it. You’ll

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Misunderstood and Misdiagnosed: A New Look at ME/CFS

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2025/06/18

What do migraine, chronic fatigue, and connective tissue have in common?In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD talks with neurologist Ilene Ruhoy, MD, about the misunderstood world of ME/CFS. They explore how fatigue, headache, and pain overlap—and what doctors may be missing when symptoms go unexplained.

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18:48

The Autonomic Nervous System’s Role in Headache and...

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2025/06/11

What do symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, nausea, and brain fog have in common? They may all be signs of autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction—an often-overlooked factor in headache and migraine care. In this episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, welcomes Lauren Natbony, MD, board-certified neurologist and founder of Integrative Headache Medicine of New York, for an in-depth conversation about how the ANS affects people living with headache and migraine disorders.

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Prescribing Medications Off-Label for Kids

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2025/05/27

Why do we have so few FDA approved migraine medications for children? Should parents be concerned when their children are prescribed one or more medications that are "off-label" for pediatric patients? What does "off-label" really mean? Does it affect whether insurance will cover medications? Tune in to this episode of HeadWise as host, Lindsay Weitzel, PhD addresses these questions and more with Pediatric Headache Specialist Amy Gelfand, MD.

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