Migraine Management: Lifestyle, Environmental & Hormonal Factors
Meg Mill, PharmD
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Episode 112
Published July 8, 2025
In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and Dr. Meg Mill explore the complexities of migraines, particularly in women, and the transition from conventional to functional medicine. Dr. Mill shares her personal journey into functional medicine, highlighting the importance of understanding root causes rather than just treating symptoms.
Dr. Smeaton and Dr. Mill also discuss:
- The pathophysiology of migraines, their impact on daily life, and the hormonal influences that can exacerbate them
- Lifestyle and dietary changes that can aid in migraine management
- How dietary choices, especially those related to histamine, can trigger migraines
- The critical role of sleep in healing and recovery
- The influence of environmental factors on migraine frequency
- How migraines can be influenced by estrogen metabolism
Key Moments
00:00 From Conventional to Functional Medicine: A Personal Journey
03:09 Understanding Migraines: Pathophysiology and Triggers
06:06 The Impact of Migraines on Daily Life
09:07 Hormonal Influences on Migraines in Women
12:03 Histamine and Its Connection to Migraines
14:57 The Importance of Comprehensive Assessments
17:59 Utilizing the Dutch Test for Hormonal Insights
20:48 Lifestyle and Dietary Changes for Migraine Management
30:53 Navigating Sleep Challenges and Dietary Impacts
34:34 Understanding Migraines and Histamine Sensitivity
37:59 The Role of Magnesium in Migraine Management
39:51 The Importance of Sleep for Healing
43:17 Environmental Triggers and Overall Load on Migraines
45:29 Exploring Hormonal Changes During Perimenopause
About our speaker
Dr. Meg Mill is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and PharmD who is passionate about helping people heal from the inside out. Her virtual practice focuses on gut health as the foundation for balancing hormones, boosting energy, easing anxiety, and clearing skin. She has helped hundreds of clients experience lasting transformation – even those without gut symptoms – through simple, effective healing protocols. Alongside her work with her clients, she hosts the podcast A Little Bit Healthier and has been featured in national publications.
Show Notes
Check out Dr. Meg Mill’s podcast, A Little Bit Healthier! Learn more about Dr. Mill on her website and follow her on Instagram @drmegmill.
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Women's Health
Estrogen Metabolism
Sleep
Diet and Fasting
Microbiome
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