3344: Caffeine Withdrawal Headache: Why It Happens and What You Can Do by Stephanie Watson with Healthline

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🗓️ 30 March 2026

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3344: Stephanie Watson explains how even modest caffeine use can create dependency, and why cutting back often leads to headaches caused by changes in blood flow. She outlines practical, research-backed remedies, from hydration and peppermint oil to gradual reduction strategies, that can ease symptoms while helping you break the cycle of reliance. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/headache/caffeine-withdrawal-headache Quotes to ponder: "Caffeine narrows the blood vessels in your brain. Without it, your blood vessels widen." "Too little fluid in your body, or dehydration, can make your brain shrink in volume." "One way to avoid caffeine withdrawal headaches is to reduce your dependence on caffeine. However, you could end up with even more headaches if you go cold turkey. The best way is to cut back slowly. You should aim to reduce your intake by about 25 percent each week." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:52.9	Caffeine withdrawal headache.
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0:57.0	By Stephanie Watson withhealthline.com.
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