In this episode, Dr. Taves and Dr. Sarah Thomas explore how GLP-1 weight loss drugs—such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro—may influence headaches and migraines. They break down how these medications work in the body, how blood sugar stability impacts migraine symptoms, and why some people notice improvement while others experience worsening headaches. They also discuss an important but often overlooked consideration: even if GLP-1 medications help with weight loss or migraine symptoms, there ...
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In this episode, Dr. Taves and Dr. Sarah Thomas explore how GLP-1 weight loss drugs—such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro—may influence headaches and migraines. They break down how these medications work in the body, how blood sugar stability impacts migraine symptoms, and why some people notice improvement while others experience worsening headaches. They also discuss an important but often overlooked consideration: even if GLP-1 medications help with weight loss or migraine symptoms, there ...
In this episode, Dr. Taves and Dr. Sarah Thomas explore how GLP-1 weight loss drugs—such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro—may influence headaches and migraines. They break down how these medications work in the body, how blood sugar stability impacts migraine symptoms, and why some people notice improvement while others experience worsening headaches. They also discuss an important but often overlooked consideration: even if GLP-1 medications help with weight loss or migraine symptoms, there ...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves dives into the surprising connection between tinnitus (ear ringing) and the neck. Many people are told their tinnitus is purely an ear problem — but for some, the root cause is actually mechanical and related to the upper cervical spine—the neck. You’ll learn: How to identify if your tinnitus changes when you move your neck or jawThe difference between ear-based tinnitus and somatic tinnitusWhy muscle tension, joint stiffness, or previ...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explores how issues with the jaw and airway can contribute to headaches and migraines. He breaks down how restricted breathing, muscle tension, and misalignment in the jaw and neck can impact the entire headache system — and why these problems often go undiagnosed. Listeners will learn how airway obstruction and jaw tension can affect oxygen flow, stress responses, and nerve sensitivity, all of which may increase headache frequency and...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down why heat can trigger headaches and migraines — whether it’s from exercising on a hot day, sitting in the sun, or just raising your body temperature. He explains how increased intracranial pressure, blood flow changes, dehydration, and stress on the neck and shoulders can combine to push your system past its threshold. You’ll learn: 🌡️ Why heat and exercise often trigger migraines 💧 How hydration and electrolyt...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves takes listeners on a fascinating journey through history — exploring how habits like toothbrushing and hand washing became universal health practices, and why head and neck movement should be viewed the same way. Using examples from dental hygiene and early medicine, Dr. Taves explains how simple, overlooked solutions — like brushing your teeth or washing your hands — transformed public health. He draws a powerful parallel to headaches...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down his proven Three Spoke Framework — a simple but powerful way to understand and treat nearly every type of headache and migraine. He explains that while headaches can present in many confusing ways — from tension and hormonal migraines to aura, dizziness, or neck pain — most cases fit into three key categories: Mechanical causes – Issues in the neck, jaw, or shoulders that send pain signals into the head. Developmental fact...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explores why some patients fail to find lasting relief from headaches and migraines—even when they have access to the right treatment. Drawing from years of clinical experience, he explains how recovery often depends less on quick fixes and more on mindset, consistency, and trust in the healing process. Dr. Taves highlights three major barriers that can keep patients from improving: A short-term mindset — expecting immediate results in...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves helps listeners identify whether their headaches or migraines might actually be rooted in the neck. He introduces a simple 12-question quiz designed to uncover the connection between neck issues and head pain. Dr. Taves walks through key signs to look for—such as relief from chiropractic treatment, history of neck injury, posture habits, or pain that follows a “ram’s horn” pattern. He also explains how everyday factors like desk jobs, ...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explores the confusing and often frightening world of atypical migraines. Unlike classic migraines—characterized by one-sided throbbing head pain and light or sound sensitivity—atypical migraines show up in unexpected ways, including: Visual disturbances and auraNumbness, tingling, or weaknessStroke-like symptoms such as facial droopingBrain fog, dizziness, or fatigueDr. Taves explains how the healthcare system typically treats atypica...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down the complex world of vestibular migraines—a diagnosis often given when dizziness can’t be explained by ear, eye, or neurological tests. He explains why vestibular migraines are considered a “diagnosis of exclusion,” what symptoms patients may experience (from spinning vertigo to low-grade dizziness and nausea), and why medication-based approaches often fall short. Listeners will learn how dizziness connects to three key sys...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down what it means to be diagnosed with “military neck”—a reduced or flattened curvature in the cervical spine. He explains how posture, tight muscles, and movement patterns contribute to this condition and why focusing on symptoms and movement (rather than perfect alignment) is the key to relief. Listeners will learn how issues in the low back and mid-back affect the neck, why accessory muscles in the shoulders and neck often b...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves unpacks the connection between barometric pressure changes, headaches, and migraines. He explains how shifts in atmospheric pressure affect the joints—especially in the upper neck—by increasing joint pressure and inflammation, often leading to predictable pain during weather changes, altitude shifts, or even air travel. Dr. Taves also discusses why pressure changes don’t mean your headaches are unsolvable and shares practical steps you...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves shares three practical and effective steps that anyone can take at home to reduce headaches and migraines. These strategies are simple, actionable, and designed to give you more control over your health without depending on medication. If you’ve been searching for ways to manage your headaches day-to-day, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to get started. 🔹 Book a Free Discovery Visit at Novera: Headache Center 👉 Sc...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explains why children may develop daily headaches, especially as the school year begins. He covers abdominal and atypical migraines, the role of the neck, and common school-related triggers like screen time, sitting, and sports. Parents will learn practical tips to help their kids find relief and avoid years of unnecessary suffering. Click this link to take advantage of our 10% off SAM offer. Outside of Colorado? Click this link to boo...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down the differences between migraines and tension-type headaches—two of the most common headache diagnoses. He explains how both can share the same underlying root cause in the neck, why the same person may experience each at different times, and how neither condition is hopeless with targeted neck treatment. If you’ve been told you just have to “live with it,” this episode will give you a new perspective on lasting relief. Cli...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves explains why sinus headaches aren’t as separate from neck issues as many believe. He uncovers how problems in the neck can contribute to headaches that feel like they’re coming from the sinuses—and how these same neck issues are often at the root of migraines and other chronic headaches. Understanding this connection can open the door to treatments that address the true cause, offering long-term relief without relying solely on medicat...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves breaks down the differences between hot and cold therapy for managing headaches and migraines. While both approaches can offer relief, they work in different ways and are more effective depending on the application time and cause of your symptoms. Dr. Taves explains when to use heat, when to use cold, and how each can support your body’s healing process. If you're unsure which therapy is right for your headaches, this episode gives you...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves introduces the Resiliency Principle—a powerful concept that explains why true, lasting relief from headaches and migraines comes from building physical resilience through movement, not just passive rest. While naps, massages, and downtime have their place, they don’t create long-term change. Dr. Taves explains how engaging your muscles in the ways they were designed to move can provide the most lasting benefits. If you're relying on re...
In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves and Dr. Gutwein dive into why having different headache or migraine symptoms from other headache sufferers doesn’t mean you need a different treatment. At Novera, the focus is on the root cause—mobility and physical barriers—not just symptom management. They explain how people with vastly different headache patterns can all benefit from the same proven approach to find true healing. If you've ever felt like your symptoms were “too uniq...
In this follow-up episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves sits down with Steve Marchese, CEO of LightStim, to dive deeper into the science and health benefits of red light therapy. Building on last week's discussion, this episode focuses on how FDA-cleared LightStim technology supports natural relief from headaches and migraines—while also benefiting the body as a whole. Discover how red light therapy fits into a medication-free approach to healing, and learn why LightStim is leadin...
In this episode, Dr. Taves and Dr. Sarah Thomas explore how GLP-1 weight loss drugs—such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro—may influence headaches and migraines. They break down how these medications work in the body, how blood sugar stability impacts migraine symptoms, and why some people notice improvement while others experience worsening headaches. They also discuss an important but often overlooked consideration: even if GLP-1 medications help with weight loss or migraine symptoms, there ...
