About this episode
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore the importance of nutrition and lifestyle changes in managing migraines with Dr. Rudrani Banik. You’ll hear us discuss: Dr. Banik's functional medicine approach to managing migraines Migraine symptoms and causes How to identify and eliminate trigger foods for migraine relief The gut-brain connection in migraine management Dr. Rudrani Banik is a Board-certified Ophthalmologist and Neuro-Ophthalmologist with fellowship training and expertise in Functional Medicine. Skilled in ophthalmic surgery and Botox, she specializes in treating headaches and migraines. Dr. Banik is also the author of three books on eye health and nutrition: "Beyond Carrots: Best Foods for Eye Health A to Z," "Dr. Rani's Visionary Kitchen: Over 200 Recipes For Healthy Vision," and "Dr. Rani's Plant-Based Visionary Kitchen: Over 130 Plant-Based Recipes for Healthy Vision." Labs Mentioned Food sensitivity testing IgG Test IgA Test IgE Test Stool Analysis Dry Spot Urine Test Guest Details: Dr. Rudrani Banik’s Website , LinkedIn , Instagram , X , Facebook , YouTube , TikTok Dr. Rudrani Banik’s Books Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Website Migraine Supplements Rupa Health Details: Rupa Health's Website , LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine Dr. Kate Kresge ’s Website , LinkedIn , Instagram , Youtube & Twitter Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast Timestamps 02:02 - From Ophthalmology to Overcoming Migraines 07:53 - How to Assess If You Have a Migraine or Not 14:04 - Dietary Triggers and Smart Trade-Offs for Migraine Relief 17:48 - Innovative Approaches to Managing Migraines 21:25 - Dr. Banik’s Simple Guide to Elimination Diet 24:51 - The Impact of Omega-6 and Omega-3 Ratios on Health 28:49 - Food Sensitivity Tests and Migraine Management 30:44 - Natural Remedies for Migraines 33:34 - The Sensory Sensitivity of Migraine Sufferers 37:06 - Herbs and Supplements for Migraine Management