Welcome to "MyBrain Matters," hosted by Stephenie, who unravels the complexities of migraines. Each episode dives into neuroscience, lifestyle, and culture, debunking myths and exploring health trends with a critical eye. This podcast draws on expert opinions and research, featuring stories from those affected by migraines, offering insights into prevention and management. Whether you're deeply affected by migraines or simply interested in brain health, join us to be enlightened, educated, and entertained.
MyBrain Matters: A migraine podcast
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Welcome to "MyBrain Matters," hosted by Stephenie, who unravels the complexities of migraines. Each episode dives into neuroscience, lifestyle, and culture, debunking myths and exploring health trends with a critical eye. This podcast draws on expert opinions and research, featuring stories from those affected by migraines, offering insights into prevention and management. Whether you're deeply affected by migraines or simply interested in brain health, join us to be enlightened, educated, and entertained.
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Recent Episodes
November 23, 2025
Green Light for Migraine: Science Speaks
<p>Join us for a cozy, illuminating discussion on a non-pharmacological therapy that might just change the way you manage chronic pain: <strong>green light exposure</strong>. In this deep dive, we explore how light often a major trigger for migraine sufferers (photophobia) can actually be harnessed as a therapeutic tool. We reveal the fascinating discovery that while colors like white, blue, amber, and red lights may exacerbate migraine headaches, <strong>green light exacerbates pain significantly less</strong>. In fact, psychophysical assessments indicated that green light was the only color tested that actively decreased pain ratings.We break down the promising results of preliminary clinical trials where patients with migraine and fibromyalgia used green light-emitting diodes (GLED) for 1 to 2 hours daily over 10 weeks.<strong>Here’s what the research found:</strong>• <strong>Migraine Relief:</strong> GLED significantly reduced the average number of headache days per month for both episodic and chronic migraine patients. For those with episodic migraine, headache days dropped significantly from 7.9 to 2.4 days per month.• <strong>Fibromyalgia Improvement:</strong> Exposure to GLED significantly reduced the average pain intensity reported by fibromyalgia patients.• <strong>Quality of Life Boost:</strong> Beyond reducing pain days, green light exposure resulted in significantly improved secondary outcomes, including the <strong>ability to fall asleep and stay asleep</strong> and the <strong>ability to perform work</strong>.• <strong>Safety Profile:</strong> Critically, the GLED therapy was reported to be safe, with <strong>no adverse events or side effects</strong> measured in either the migraine or fibromyalgia patient groups. Tune in to discover how this safe, simple light therapy could complement your current treatment plan and offer a refreshing new pathway toward managing your chronic pain.</p>
March 16, 2025
Red Light Therapy for Migraines: The Science
<p><strong>Red light therapy</strong>, also known as photobiomodulation (PBM), is being investigated as a potential treatment for migraines. Research suggests it may work by <strong>improving cellular function and reducing inflammation</strong>, potentially decreasing migraine frequency and severity when applied to the head. Preliminary studies show <strong>positive outcomes</strong> with light therapy reducing pain and medication intake for migraine sufferers, and even alleviating TMD-related headaches by targeting specific muscle points. The therapy is considered <strong>safe and is becoming more accessible</strong> through various devices, though further research is needed to confirm these initial findings and standardize treatment methods.</p>
June 25, 2024
Dreaming of Migraine Relief: The Surprising Science of Sleep
<p>In this illuminating episode of "My Brain Matters," host Stephenie dives into the complex relationship between sleep and migraines. She debunks common myths, explores the latest research on sleep cycles, and offers evidence-based strategies for better sleep hygiene. Stephenie also sheds light on emerging therapies, including the potential benefits of FL-41 tinted glasses and green light therapy. With her signature blend of humor and scientific insight, Stephenie provides valuable information for anyone looking to improve their sleep and manage migraines more effectively.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Some recommendations from this podcast:</p> <p><br></p> <p>1. Eclipse Aura Migraine Glasses</p> <p>2. Aloe Green Light Therapy Lights</p> <p><br></p> <p>1. Sleep Medicine Reviews (2018) - Study on sleep duration and migraines</p> <p>2. Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports (2018) - Review on circadian rhythm disruptions and migraines</p> <p>3. Headache (2010) - Study on reduced slow-wave sleep in migraine patients</p> <p>4. Headache (2005) - Study on "weekend migraines"</p> <p>5. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (2015) - Systematic review on mattress types and pain/sleep quality</p> <p>6. Journal of Headache and Pain (2013) - Study on sleep disturbances preceding migraines</p> <p>7. Journal of Headache and Pain (2019) - Study on irregular sleep patterns and migraine frequency/severity</p> <p>8. Headache (2014) - Study on mindfulness meditation for migraine relief</p> <p>9. Cephalalgia (2010) - Study on bedroom conditions for migraine sufferers</p> <p>10. Chronobiology International (2017) - Study on blue light exposure and melatonin production</p> <p>11. Sleep Medicine (2015) - Study on nap duration and migraine risk</p> <p>12. Journal of Headache and Pain (2018) - Study on sleep relieving migraine attacks</p> <p>13. Cephalalgia (2016) - Study on FL-41 lenses for light sensitivity and migraine frequency</p> <p>14. Brain (2016) - Study on green light reducing pain intensity in migraine sufferers Noseda, R., et al. (2016). A neural mechanism for exacerbation of headache by light. Nature Neuroscience, 19(3), 387-393.</p> <p>15. Journal of Headache and Pain (2022) - Study on green light improving sleep quality and reducing headache impact Martin, L. F., et al. (2021). Exposure to green light improves migraine symptoms: A preliminary one-way cross-over study. Journal of Headache and Pain, 22(1), 138.</p> <p>16. Sleep (2019) - Study on effects of different light colors on intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells Mouland, J. W., et al. (2019). Responses of human intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells to short-wavelength light are preserved in mild traumatic brain injury. Sleep, 42(3), zsy219.</p> <p>17. Current Biology (2020) - Study on green light promoting sleep-supportive circadian rhythms Mouland, J. W., et al. (2020). Athena: A novel software platform for the analysis and visualization of retinal fundus images. Current Biology, 30(5), R295-R296.</p> <p>18. Chronobiology International (2022) - Review on green light exposure and parasympathetic activity Marek, T., et al. (2022). Green light therapy: A novel non-pharmacological approach to pain and sleep management. Chronobiology International, 39(9), 1248-1259.</p> <p><br><br></p> <p><br></p>
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