This blog post features a few key takeaways from Dr. Megan’s Wellness Your Way podcast interview with Dr. Scott Vrzal, where we discuss what your headache is telling you.  Find the full episode here and be sure to subscribe to Wellness Your Way so you don’t miss future episodes!

Guest Bio: Dr. Scott Vrzal

Dr. Scott Vrzal  leads Vrzal Chriropractic with a unique approach of four levels of health and vitality: safe and gentle chiropractic, optimal environmental factors, balanced nutrition, and a release of emotional stress and tension in the mind/body connection.

The Vrzal Chiropractic aims to educate you about all of your natural solutions to common health problems in order to motivate you to take a more active and responsible role in restoring and maintaining your own health as well as the people around you. As chiropractic kinesiologists, we understand that although our patients may be diagnosed with the same condition, they respond very differently to treatments. For this reason, we tailor a specific plan of action to meet your needs, goals & unique medical and physical condition.

Top Insights from: Dr. Scott Vrzal’s Interview

1. Your Headache Might Be Tied to a Specific Organ
   Did you know pain in certain areas of your head often points to dysfunction in specific organs? Dr. Vrzal outlines 7 distinct headache patterns that could change the way you view pain forever.
2. Why Right-Sided Headaches Are So Common in America
   One surprising culprit might be lurking in your pantry—and it’s sprayed on everyday crops like wheat and oats.
3. Your “Neck Tension” Might Not Be From Stress Alone
   Many people blame posture or past injuries, but Dr. Vrzal reveals how your thyroid could be silently weakening key muscles in your neck.
4. A Frontal Headache Could Mean More Than Just a Stressful Day
   Learn the surprising biochemical reason behind that classic forehead-throbbing pain.
5. The Myth of “Just Being a Headache Person”
   Think headaches are just part of who you are? Think again. Dr. Vrzal challenges this narrative with powerful insights into root causes.
6. The Headband Headache You Didn’t Know Had a Name
   That full-circle pressure around your head may signal a very specific imbalance—hint: it has everything to do with your gut.
7. Food Cravings and Post-Meal Fatigue Could Be Major Clues
   Discover what falling asleep after eating—or craving dessert—might reveal about your gallbladder and blood sugar.
8. Your Blood Type Might Determine How You React to Certain Foods
   Ever wondered why some people thrive on beef while others feel awful after eating it? There’s a scientific reason behind that.
9. Supplements That Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good
   Not all vitamins are created equal. Dr. Vrzal explains what to avoid—and what to look for—especially if you have headaches.
10. The Overlooked Role of Cortisol and Chronic Stress
    Chronic stress isn’t just a mental issue. It can literally alter your brain chemistry and digestion in ways that trigger pain.

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Want to hear the full episode, including why pain is a message, not a permanent condition, common environmental and food toxins that may trigger headaches, how headache location can indicate specific organ dysfunction, and so much more?

Check out the podcast episode here!