Webinar, Migraine 1

Migraine – An Ancient Torment in the Modern World

Webinar 1: Theory

While migraines are often associated with headaches or visual aura, their clinical presentations vary widely. How do we recognize these patterns? How do we differentiate migraine from tension headache, cluster headache, or more serious neurological conditions?

In this webinar we trace migraine from cellular to systemic levels, revealing the mechanisms that drive its intensity. We explore:

• The hypothalamus – a tiny but powerful hub of homeostasis that orchestrates circadian rhythm, hunger, thirst and autonomic regulation
• The neurovascular interface – where the nervous system and vascular system dynamically communicate, sometimes catastrophically
• The trigeminal nerve network – activating inflammation, pain signaling and the classic migraine cascade
• Mitochondrial dysfunction – reducing neuronal resilience and energy supply
• Impaired glymphatic clearance – limiting the removal of neurotoxins from the brain
• Mast cell activation – amplifying the trigemino-vascular response
• Neuropeptides and cytokines – the chemical storm driving migraine’s signature pain.

By understanding these mechanisms, practitioners gain crucial insights into migraine’s full clinical expression – from aura to post-drome fatigue – and the strategies to prevent, interrupt and mitigate its debilitating effects.

This lesson includes:

• Detailed slide deck with mind maps and illustrative graphics
• Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes)
• Helpful glossary of key terms

BONUS handouts and guides:

• Migraine History Taking Questions
• Red Flags to Rule Out
• Migraine Cascade Diagram

Curated third-party resources for further learning:

• Super Hydration Water (Salty-Lemon Water), Magalie Valdier (video)
• Basal Nuclei and Brain Stem Overview (video)
• “You Have Three Brains, This is How to Use Them – Robert Sapolsky (video)
• The Migraine Cure Big Pharma Doesn’t Want You to Know About – Dr. Angela Stanton PhD with Dr. Eric Westman (video)
• Ketogenic Therapy for Migraine Management – Dr. Elena Gross (video)
• COVID Vaccine Injury Resources (for exploration only; not official position)
• Results of Investigation by German Pathologists – Prof. Dr. Arne Burkhardt & Prof. Dr. Walter Lang
• Spike Protein and the Endothelial Lining – Dr. Dean Patterson

COVID Vaccine Injury Resources (for exploration and interest only):

• Results of Investigation by German Pathologists – Prof. Dr. Arne Burkhardt & Prof. Dr. Walter Lang
• Spike Protein and the Endothelial Lining – Dr. Dean Patterson