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title: "Unraveling Migraines: Genetics, Triggers, and Holistic Solutions with Dr. Amelia Barrett"
date: 2026-09-10T16:00:00Z
modified: 2026-09-10T16:00:00Z
permalink: "https://elizabethyarnell.com/unraveling-migraines-genetics-triggers-and-holistic-solutions-with-dr-amelia-barrett/"
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author: Elizabeth
timestamp: 2026-09-10T16:00:00Z
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​ Elizabeth Yarnell hosts Dr. Amelia Barrett, neurologist and founder of The Migraine Relief Code, to discuss her journey into migraine research and the limitations of mainstream medicine when it comes to migraine. Dr. Barrett offers a holistic view of migraines, focusing on four root causes, and the roles of functional genomics and epigenetics. She introduces her migraine-specific genetics panel and highlights the importance of routine lab work. The episode explores functional medicine’s benefits, the pitfalls of trial and error, and pharmacogenomics in treatment-resistant cases. Dr. Barrett discusses why women are more prone to migraines, lifestyle prevention, and the gut’s role. Insights from her book “Decode Your Migraine” are shared. The Inflammation Investigator: Chronic Illness & Autoimmune