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Decreasing Migraine Frequency with Nutrition
As the pioneer and global leader of Functional Medicine, the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) leads and catalyses the efforts of a large and expanding Functional Medicine ecosystem, including providers, educators, payers, industry leaders, regulators, and influencers.
2022
Abstract
It is proposed that nutritional interventions for migraines might reduce migraine occurrence and increase the quality of life for migraine sufferers. Immune mediated food sensitivities have been implicated as an underlying factor and evidence suggests that IgG based elimination diets may reduce the quantity of migraines. Supplements such as CoQ10, magnesium citrate, riboflavin, cinnamon, and vitamin D (if deficient) may also reduce the frequency of migraine attacks. Given that cardiovascular and neurological comorbidities have been closely associated with migraines it is interesting that dietary approaches such as the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diets have been shown to reduce headache severity. The role of fatty acids is also highlighted as studies have linked omega-3 fatty acid intake with migraine prophylaxis, providing another avenue for migraine support.
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Does the gut microbiome increase cardiovascular disease?
Alex Manos is one of the UK’s leading Functional Medicine practitioners who specialises in SIBO and gut-related disorders, as well as mould illness and mycotoxins. He is also very passionate about physical therapy, movement, resiliency, life coaching, nutritional therapy, and biohacking. He is a lecturer at various colleges and institutions including the Institute of Optimum Nutrition (ION) and one the MSc program at The Centre For Nutritional Education and Lifestyle Management (CNELM).
2021
Abstract
In this blog post, Alex Manos discusses the role played by the diversity of the intestinal microbiota in cardiovascular disease. He presents us with the intestinal microbial communities that widely differ between patients with symptomatic atherosclerosis and healthy controls. This article is a precious source of information as it lets the reader understand how closely blood pressure is affected by the diversity of the gut microbiome, and how specific classes of microorganisms can positively or negatively impact our risk of cardiovascular disease development.