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Spring Migraines

Circadian Clock and the Brain

The Clockwork Migraine: When Head Pain Strikes Like Clockwork

If you’re one of those people who experience migraines at the same time every day, you’re not alone – and there’s a scientific reason behind this maddening pattern. It’s all about your body’s internal clock, also known as the circadian rhythm. The Circadian Connection Our bodies are hardwired with an internal timekeeping system that regulates various physiological processes, including sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, and even pain perception. This biological clock is controlled by a tiny region in the brain called...
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Spring Migraines

Avoid Spring Migraines

The brain of migraineurs likes consistency. Many factors change with the seasons and influence migraines.   Changes in sleep patterns, light, air pressure, temperature, humidity, and fragrances, can all increase the frequency and tendency of migraines. Beware of hotter days. A team of researchers at Harvard found that an increase in temperatures occurred 24 hours before increases in admissions to emergency rooms for treatment of migraines.   There is not much a patient can do to control the weather or avoid...
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