12% of the population suffers from migraines, as many as 1 billion people, of which 6 million in Italy alone. In the last period this number has grown because it is stimulated by a perennial condition of anxiety and depression, as well as by the constant use of the mask. Did you know that almost all surgeons, who use this medical device, are among those who suffer most from migraines?
In fact, this very painful headache is an increasingly common life partner and a lot of information and curiosity are associated with it. Let’s find out together!
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Correlation between Migraine and Obesity
A study that appeared in “The Journal of Headache and Pain” conducted by the Division of Clinical Neuroscience of the Oslo Hospital showed that obesity increases the risk of migraines. In detail, the fat deposited on the abdomen makes up to 29%, but it can reach up to 89% in individuals under 50.
In fact, obesity is associated with a 45% higher risk of migraine with or without aura, that is, with symptoms that threaten its occurrence, while the percentage drops to 15-25% for those who are overweight.
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A Light against Migraines
Thanks to diaries kept by patients suffering from migraines, it was found that exposure to green light reduced pain by 60%. In detail, these are rays which, if exposed, would have the ability to reduce the duration and frequency of the attacks of this headache.
The study was conducted on patients suffering from episodic or chronic migraine, carried out at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Pain and Addication Center and published in the journal “Cephalagia”.
In detail, it was noted that 86% of patients with episodic migraines and 63% of chronic migraines had a monthly halving of the days with attacks.
Photo by ยฉSlava Kuzminsky
Neurology and Migraine: Italian Pride
A research conducted by the Headache Center of the Neurological Clinic of the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” and by the Center for Advanced Magnetic Resonance Studies directed by Professor Gioacchino Tedeschi, was awarded the “Wolff Award”.
This award is among the most important internationally in this field and is conferred by the American Society of Headaches.
The study showed that the symptom of allodynia, a sensation of pain even for harmless stimuli such as combing for example, can be predicted through functional magnetic resonance imaging, even three years in advance. A very important discovery as this symptom is linked to a worsening of the migraine trend which will tend to become chronic.
Yanitza
I loved this! I’ve been suffering migraines for the past 8 months and the green light has been a miracle worker. I also have green lens glasses which I wear when I have migraines and they help tremendously. Great post!
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My mom gets horrible migraines sometimes. The green light thing surprised me so much, I’m going to mention it to her! Worth a shot, right? Hopefully it helps ๐
Anosa Malanga
My sister always had a migraine and I will share this information to her. Thanks for sharing this to your readers and glad I was able to read this too.
Emman Damian
My mom is prone to migraine. I’ll take note of this article. I’ll share it to her. I learned a lot from it.
Tena Dupree
I’d be game for anything that would reduce the duration and frequency of the attacks of my migraines.
Carol Colborn
Such an interesting collection of notes about migraines. Fortunately, I don’t suffer from them!
LaShunta
Good information. I used to get terrible migraines and thankfully I have not had one in a while. They can be scary when you do not know what is going on.
Jen @ JENRON DESIGNS
I just read another article about green light therapy for migraines last week too! As a frequent sufferer I try to stay up to date on new research as well. What I find interesting is the deja vu factor and that it can be linked to people that have psychic episodes as well.
Ntensibe Edgar
Nnniiiccceeeee…I’m hearing of the effect of green light on migraines, for my first time. It’s so lovely to know this! Thanks for sharing.
Pati Robins
oh wow never knew some of these mentioned, my husband suffers from really bad migranes too
Marysa
I have gotten migraines since I was a teen. This was an interesting read!
Stephanie Pick
This is so interesting and helpful for migraine sufferers! Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer Passmore
I used to suffer from migraines myself. I had no idea about the green light exposure!
Kuntala
Thank you so much for sharing this. I have a family member how has intense migraines. I hope this will help her.
Nishtha
This is great information. 2 out of the 4 in our family have chronic headaches may be migraines. Will follow your suggestions and try them
ChaRasing
Iโve been suffering from migraines since teen. Now i have 2 episodes mostly a week. I will take note of the green light.
Gunel Ibadova
I’ll take a note of this information for my cousin, suffering from migrane for a long time. Thanks for sharing it.