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The Autoimmune RESETAuthor: VJ Hamilton
VJ Hamilton is a nutritionist, scientist, and autoimmune disease expert who founded The Autoimmunity Nutritionist Clinic, a Nutritional Therapy and Functional Medicine clinic specialising in autoimmune disease. VJ combines her lived experience overcoming autoimmune disease symptoms with her knowledge of nutrition, health, biochemistry, and immunology to provide you with the most up-to-date research on autoimmune disease. The Autoimmune RESET aims to provide you with the education and resources to empower you to take steps to transform your health and feel better than ever. In each episode, VJ will share simple ways to uplevel your diet and lifestyle, key learnings from her own journey reversing autoimmune disease, and inspirational stories from those who have reset their autoimmune symptoms and are now thriving in life. Health practitioners, mind and body experts, and scientists will be joining VJ as guests on the show, as well as those who have inspirational stories to share and are now thriving in everyday life! And don't miss the short episodes every Friday, The Friday 5, in which VJ shares five healthy must-haves for you to explore over the weekend. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Friday 5: How to Stop Headaches Naturally with Root-Cause Fixes (Not Just Pain Relief)
Episode 208
Thursday, 22 January, 2026
Send us a textHeadaches are often dismissed as stress, dehydration, or “just one of those things.” But in clinic, I rarely see headaches as random.In this Friday 5 episode, I’m sharing five functional, root-cause ways to stop headaches naturally — not by masking symptoms, but by understanding what your body is actually asking for.We explore why headaches so often stem from blood sugar crashes, mineral imbalances, nervous system overload, histamine build-up, and restricted circulation, and how simple, targeted interventions can bring real relief.I also share personal insights from my own experience — including why I used to get headaches while fasting, why eating protein helped almost immediately, and what that tells us about the brain’s need for stable fuel.We’ll cover:Why headaches are a common sign of blood sugar instability (even if you’re eating regularly)How low minerals — not dehydration — often drive head painThe role of the nervous system and vagus nerve in headache patternsWhen histamine and detox pathways are involvedWhy improving circulation can be more effective than lying stillThis episode also touches on the growing evidence behind vagus nerve support, including science-backed tools that help calm the nervous system and restore balance when headaches are stress- or tension-driven.🧘♀️ Need nervous system support?→ I personally use and recommend Nurosym, a vagus nerve stimulation device clinically shown to support immune balance, inflammation, and stress recovery.Use code VJ10 for 10% off your device.📥 New to the podcast or need a starting point?→ Download my free The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan— a simple guide that outlines the steps I recommend to all clients as they begin calming the immune response and rebuilding resilience.💬 Want to connect with others on this journey?→ Join The Autoimmune Forum, my private community for anyone navigating autoimmunity. Ask questions, share your progress, and get support every step of the way.Subscribe to the podcast for more expert insights on healing chronic illness through root-cause medicine, and if you found this episode helpful, leave a review or share it with someone who needs it.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications, supplements, or treatment plan — especially if you have a diagnosed autoimmune condition.Thanks for listening! You can join The Autoimmune Forum on Facebook or find me on Instagram @theautoimmunitynutritionist.
