Healing Migraines Naturally

Leslie Cisar, ND
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Conventional migraine medications and supplements only treat the symptoms of migraines – that’s like turning off the check engine light on your car, but not having a mechanic figure out and fix why the light came on in the first place. Join Leslie Cisar - licensed naturopathic physician, migraine specialist, (former chronic migraine sufferer), and health-restoration expert - each week to learn how to recover from chronic, debilitating migraines.  This is a migraine podcast like no other out there - full of hope, health, healing, and positivity. There is hope for all women with chronic migraines. Stop sitting on life's sidelines, and rediscover a migraine-free life!

  1. 7H AGO

    100. Are Migraines Genetic? What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You

    One of the most common questions I get is: are my migraines genetic? And I completely understand why: Most people are told by their doctor that migraines run in the family, which is really just a polite way of saying you're unlucky and there's nothing to be done about it. In this episode I explain why that answer is incomplete, and why it's keeping so many women stuck. Here's the truth: there is no migraine gene. Yes, there is a genetic predisposition, but whether those genes actually express themselves and generate migraines depends entirely on the environment your body is in. his is the science of epigenetics, and it changes everything. We have roughly the same number of genes as an earthworm. What makes us complex isn't the genes themselves,it's which ones get switched on and which ones get switched off based on your environment. Your symptoms are not a malfunction. They are your body's way of adapting to conditions that are less than optimal. And if you change those conditions, by giving your cells the nutrients they need, clearing metabolic waste, and restoring your resilience and vitality, your body no longer has a reason to generate migraines, regardless of your family history. If you're experiencing 8+ migraine days per month and ready to address the root cause, schedule a free consultation below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN   Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

    32 min

  2. 5D AGO

    99. The Real Reason You Keep Getting Migraines (It's Not What You Think)

    Have you ever noticed that a migraine feels almost exactly like a hangover? That's not a coincidence — and in this episode, I explain exactly why. Migraines are a major toxicity symptom. When the body accumulates more metabolic waste and environmental toxins than the liver can process, the bucket overflows — and that overflow is what we call a migraine. Just like we know a hangover means the liver is working overtime to process alcohol, a migraine means the liver is struggling to drain what I call the toxin bucket. I walk you through the Three Principles your body needs to function optimally: nutrients at the cellular level, metabolic waste clearance, and resilience and vitality. When those three things break down, your liver slows, the drain clogs, and any little stressor — sunlight, stress, a skipped meal — tips the bucket over. I also share why aggressive detox cleanses and milk thistle protocols actually make migraines worse for chronic sufferers, and why most natural practitioners aren't trained to see this. The answer isn't to push harder — it's to give the liver what it needs first, then gently open the drain. If you're experiencing 8+ migraine days per month and ready to address the root cause, schedule a free consultation below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN   Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

    55 min

  3. MAR 11

    98. The Real Reason Time Changes Hit Migraine Sufferers So Much Harder

    Every spring and fall, I hear from so many of you that daylight saving time triggered a migraine—and it makes complete sense. That one-hour shift isn't just lost sleep. It disrupts your melatonin and cortisol rhythms, throws off your meal timing, and essentially puts your body through self-induced jet lag overnight. In this episode, I explain why migraine sufferers feel time changes so much harder than everyone else. Your body relies on routine to conserve energy—sleep, meals, light exposure all follow a predictable cycle that keeps your hormones balanced and your nervous system stable. When that cycle breaks abruptly, the stress pushes your needle straight into the migraine zone. The real question isn't how to survive time changes—it's why your resilience is low enough that a one-hour shift can trigger a full attack. I walk you through how to protect your cortisol and melatonin cycles before and after the clock change, and what it means if you're still suffering days later. If daylight saving time reliably knocks you down, your vitality bucket has holes that need patching—and that's exactly what I help women do. If you're experiencing 8+ migraine days per month and ready to build real resilience, schedule a free consultation below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN   Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

    35 min

  4. MAR 9

    97. Allergies, Sinus Pain, and Migraines: Why They're All the Same Problem

    If you've ever had sinus pain and congestion during a migraine and wondered whether you also had a sinus infection, you're not alone. This is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—migraine symptoms there is, and it sends thousands of women through rounds of antibiotics, ENT visits, and nasal scopes every year with no real answers. In this episode, Dr. Leslie breaks down why nasal congestion, sinus pain, seasonal allergies, and that maddening dripping nose when you sit down to eat are all connected to your migraines—and why they're all pointing to the same underlying issue in your body. You'll learn why chronic nasal discharge is actually a toxicity symptom, why your body generates it on purpose and what happens when you suppress it, why migraine sufferers are disproportionately prone to allergies and sinus issues, and why that "trash can knocked over" feeling at the peak of a migraine is your body doing exactly what it's designed to do. Your body is not broken, confused, or running a defective immune system. It's doing the best it can with what it has. But if you're ready to give it what it actually needs so it stops having to work this hard, that's where the real work begins. If you're experiencing 8+ migraine days per month and ready to address the root cause instead of just managing symptoms, schedule a free consultation below: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN   Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

    32 min

  5. FEB 26

    96. Why You Don't Feel Like Eating Meat Anymore (And What It Means for Your Migraines)

    Have you noticed that meat, chicken, beef, fish, just doesn't sound appealing anymore? That you'd rather have Greek yogurt, cheese, or pasta than a piece of steak? That you used to eat a full hamburger and now a couple of bites feels like enough? Most people chalk this up to personal preference or "just how they're wired." But this is actually a symptom, and it has everything to do with your migraines. When digestive function starts to decline, your body does something smart but costly: it changes your appetite to steer you away from foods that are hard to break down and toward foods that are easy to digest, grains, dairy, soft starches. The dry chicken, the unappetizing steak, the cravings for chips and pretzels? That's not your personality. That's your digestive tract protecting you from the stress of breaking down food it can no longer handle. The problem is that animal foods are your most concentrated source of protein and amino acids, nutrients your body desperately needs to handle the relentless physical and mental stressors of modern life, make neurotransmitters, regulate hormones, and keep your cells functioning. When protein intake drops and stays low for years, your health declines quietly, and migraines follow. This episode explains why this is happening, why you can't simply force yourself to eat more, and how gently restoring digestive function naturally restores your appetite, without pushing your body into a migraine. If you're experiencing 8+ migraine days per month and ready to address the root cause instead of just managing symptoms, schedule a free consultation below:  https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN   Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

    35 min

  6. FEB 24

    95. Should You Buy a Vagus Nerve Stimulator for Your Migraines?

    Vagus nerve stimulators are the trending new device for migraines. FDA-cleared, handheld, marketed as a breakthrough. Sounds promising, right? But if you're wondering whether adding one more device to your migraine toolkit will finally be the answer, or if it's just another expensive band-aid, this episode breaks down what you need to know. You'll learn what the vagus nerve actually does (it powers your entire digestive tract, heart, lungs, and all your internal organs), how these devices work by adding electrical voltage to the nerve, and why they help some people but not others.   The truth is this: Stimulating the nerve without addressing the root cause is like putting a band-aid on a cut that keeps reopening. If you're looking for the one thing that will finally crack the case, these devices won't be it. But if you're ready to address all three principles and understand why your body lost its resilience in the first place, this episode will show you the bigger picture. If you're experiencing 8+ migraine days per month and ready to address the root cause instead of just managing symptoms, schedule a free consultation below:  https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN   Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

    38 min

  7. FEB 20

    94. 5 Things Your Neurologist Tells You to Do. And Why They Backfire

    A neurologist shares her top 5 migraine tips: track your headaches, treat early, know your triggers, limit overuse, and consider preventative medications. Sounds helpful, right? But if you've followed this exact advice and ended up with more frequent migraines, worse medication dependency, and a longer list of triggers you can't avoid, you're not alone. This episode breaks down why standard neurologist recommendations, though well-intentioned, often lead to a cycle of worsening symptoms, increased medication use, and ultimately preventative drugs. You'll learn why tracking without a real plan demoralizes you, why taking meds at the first "uh-oh moment" robs you of your body's natural resilience, why chasing triggers is a fool's errand that leaves you bubble-wrapped and anxious, and how suppressing symptoms without addressing root causes guarantees your body will fight back harder. The real answer isn't more medication or stricter trigger avoidance, it's restoring the resilience and vitality that keeps your internal needle out of the migraine zone, even in the face of stressors like sunlight, food, dehydration, or a delayed meal. If you're trapped between a rock and a hard place, white-knuckling through medication reduction, or sitting in your neurologist's office in tears because nothing is working, this episode will help you understand why the standard path fails and what you can do instead. If you're experiencing 8+ migraine days per month and ready to address the root cause instead of just managing symptoms, schedule a free consultation below:  https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN   Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

    42 min

  8. FEB 17

    93. Chronic Migraines for 20 Years… Gone in 6 Weeks?

    Monica was taking Fioricet, Zofran, and ibuprofen several times a week on top of Nurtec every other day as a preventative. She'd been battling severe migraines with debilitating nausea for almost 20 years. After six weeks of working together, she went 10 days without any abortive medication. In this episode, I break down exactly why Monica's results came so quickly and what makes my approach different from the supplement-shelf approach most natural practitioners take.  I explain why I do a detailed symptom assessment instead of ordering expensive specialty testing, and why I go in like a laser instead of throwing everything at you at once. I also talk about mental and emotional component that most practitioners completely miss. Monica has a demanding profession she loves, not a toxic workplace, but the stress was draining her vitality. We worked on managing those demands in a way that doesn't contribute to migraines. This episode is for you if you've tried other natural practitioners and ended up with 10 supplements to take at different times of day, if you're highly sensitive and worry that any change will trigger a migraine, if you have a demanding job or family situation and need something that actually fits your life, or if you've been told there's nothing more that can be done. If you're having 8+ migraine days per month and you're ready for a laser-focused approach that addresses both the physical and mental-emotional components, I can help. Schedule your free consultation here:https://www.drlesliecisar.com/apply Free Training: 5 Proven Steps to Being Migraine Free (Even if you think you've already tried everything.) https://www.drlesliecisar.com/5SHMN   Connect with us: Website: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/ Free Facebook Group: Healing Migraines Naturally, with Leslie Cisar, ND Ready to try something radically different that actually works? Read more about my approach here: https://www.drlesliecisar.com/map In health,Dr. Leslie Cisar

    17 min
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Conventional migraine medications and supplements only treat the symptoms of migraines – that’s like turning off the check engine light on your car, but not having a mechanic figure out and fix why the light came on in the first place. Join Leslie Cisar - licensed naturopathic physician, migraine specialist, (former chronic migraine sufferer), and health-restoration expert - each week to learn how to recover from chronic, debilitating migraines.  This is a migraine podcast like no other out there - full of hope, health, healing, and positivity. There is hope for all women with chronic migraines. Stop sitting on life's sidelines, and rediscover a migraine-free life!

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