30/11/2025
Migraines rarely start with pain.
They start with a system that has been carrying more than it can clear.
Most of the real pattern sits underneath the surface.
Light sensitivity, broken sleep, circadian disruption, blood sugar swings, mineral depletion, dehydration, chronic tension, histamine load, hormonal shifts, liver detox pressure, chemical exposure, fragrances, EMFs, inflammation and temperature extremes all raise the demand on the brain.
None of these act alone.
They accumulate.
When recovery is low, the threshold drops and the brain becomes more reactive to triggers it once tolerated easily.
Sleep quality and circadian rhythm are two of the most underestimated pieces.
The brain clears waste at night.
It repairs.
It recalibrates.
Irregular sleep, late screens and lack of morning light all reduce the brain’s ability to stabilise its own threshold.
Minerals matter as well.
Magnesium helps regulate nerve signalling.
Sodium and potassium maintain electrical stability.
Copper and iron affect oxygen use and redox balance.
Zinc influences inflammation.
When these shift, so does migraine sensitivity.
Hormones add another layer.
Estrogen affects vascular tone.
Poor clearance or high stress can intensify the pattern.
Migraines are not random.
They are a signal that pressure has been higher and recovery lower for longer than the system can manage.
The encouraging part is that the threshold often rises again when recovery improves.
Morning light, steadier meals, minerals the brain relies on, hydration, sleep depth, lower stimulation, time outside and reducing inflammatory load all help the underlying physiology settle.
Most people have never been shown the full terrain behind their migraines.
Once they see it, the way they’ve been feeling finally makes sense.
