Migraine Myths Exposed: The Blood Sugar Connection | Dr. Barrett & Dr. Yates

By Dr. Beverly Yates, ND · October 20, 2025 · 32 min episode

About This Episode

In this myth-busting episode of the Reverse Diabetes Podcast, Dr. Beverly Yates talks with neurologist Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett about the misunderstood connection between blood sugar and migraines. Dr. Barrett shares her journey from conventional medicine to functional approaches, revealing how modern tools, dietary changes, and gut-healing strategies can dramatically improve chronic headaches. Topics include: why glucose isn’t the only fuel your brain loves, how intermittent fasting can help migraines, and the overlooked roles of hydration, leaky gut, toxins, and hormones. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of pain and pills, this episode offers fresh hope and clear next steps.

Guest Bio

Are your migraines really caused by stress—or by blood sugar swings? In this episode of the Reverse Diabetes Podcast, Dr. Beverly Yates talks with neurologist Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett about the powerful connection between blood sugar, gut health, and chronic headaches. Dr. Barrett shares how hydration, intermittent fasting, detox, and hormone balance can help you break free from pain and pills. Learn why glucose isn’t the only fuel your brain loves and how functional medicine offers lasting migraine relief.

Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett is the creator of The Migraine Relief Code and a Stanford-trained neurologist helping people heal from chronic headaches naturally.

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Dr. Beverly Yates, ND

Diabetes expert, MIT-trained engineer, and licensed Naturopathic Doctor with more than 30 years of clinical experience. Creator of The Yates Protocol and author of The Yates Protocol: 5 Simple Steps to Fix Your Blood Sugar and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider about your individual situation.

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