About this episode
In 2021 alone, an estimated 51 million adults in the United States experienced chronic pain. Dr. Asare Christian is a talented integrative pain management specialist and founder of Aether Medicine, a clinic that focuses on finding the root cause of pain disorders and migraines. On today’s episode, Dr. Kate Henry and Dr. Asare Christian take a deep dive on chronic pain and how some patients may find relief. Here’s some of what they discuss: 1. The basics of migraines and chronic pain, causes, triggers, and how to prevent and resolve it. 2. The difference between abortive therapy to alleviate pain symptoms vs new classes of medications that target calcitonin gene-related peptides. 3. The role of the vagus nerve and nervous system in migraines reveals a fascinating connection between the gut-brain axis and the triggers of this central pain disease. 4. Science-backed nutrients and supplements for migraine relief including magnesium, which helps in relaxation and is involved in various bodily processes to promote balance. 5. Non-nutrient interventions for migraines, like neuro-modulator devices targeting the trigeminal nerve system, pain pathways, and the vagus nerve. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide Labs Mentioned: Magnesium testing Nutrient levels testing Hormone levels testing Inflammatory markers testing Order tests through Rupa Health - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide Guest Details: Dr. Asare Christian on Facebook Dr. Asare Christian on LinkedIn Dr. Asare Christian on Instagram Dr. Asare Christian on Twitter Aether Medicine Website MSK Pain Recovery Program Rupa Health Details: Rupa Health's Website Rupa Health on LinkedIn Rupa Health on Facebook Rupa Health on Instagram Rupa Health on Tik Tok Rupa Health on YouTube Rupa Health Reference Guide Dr. Kate Henry’s Website Dr. Kate Henry on LinkedIn Dr. Kate Henry on Podcast Dr. Kate Henry on Instagram Dr. Kate Henry on Facebook Dr. Kate Henry on Twitter Dr. Kate Henry on Youtube The Root Cause Medicine podcast is available on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts RSS Instructions on how to rate and review The Root Cause Medicine Podcast can be found here The Root Cause Medicine Podcast is created by Rupa Health , the best way to order, track & manage results from 30+ lab companies in one place for free.