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Andrew Huberman · 2023-02-06

How to Stop Headaches Using Science-Based Approaches

How to Stop Headaches Using Science-Based Approaches

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Creatine monohydrate

“ought to consider supplementing with creatine in order to deal with their headaches”
“people with headache and in particular people with TBI ought to consider supplementing with creatine in order to deal with their headaches”— Andrew Huberman
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Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)

“supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids... is not just going to be beneficial for treating and reducing the frequency and intensity of... many types of headaches”
“supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids to a point where you're getting above one gram per day of EPA is not just going to be beneficial for treating and reducing the frequency and intensity of one particular type of headache but many types”— Andrew Huberman
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Peppermint oil

“we can look at peppermint oils... applied to the skin for the treatment of tension type headache as among the more potent treatments available”
“we can look at peppermint oils and peppermint and Eucalyptus containing oils Menthol containing oils applied to the skin for the treatment of tension type headache as among the more potent treatments available”— Andrew Huberman
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Eucalyptus oil

“peppermint and Eucalyptus containing oils... applied to the skin for the treatment of tension type headache as among the more potent treatments available”
“peppermint and Eucalyptus containing oils Menthol containing oils applied to the skin for the treatment of tension type headache as among the more potent treatments available out there”— Andrew Huberman

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Curcumin (turmeric)

“curcumin when taken at dosages of about 80 milligrams... taken daily alongside omega-3 fatty acids at two and a half grams per day led to significant improvements in migraine and other forms of headache”— Andrew Huberman
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Botox (botulinum neurotoxin)

“if Botox is injected into the muscles themselves it can provide long-lasting relief of certain types of headaches in particular tension type headaches”— Andrew Huberman