
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.
Some recommendations from this podcast:
1. Eclipse Aura Migraine Glasses
2. Aloe Green Light Therapy Lights
1. Sleep Medicine Reviews (2018) - Study on sleep duration and migraines
2. Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports (2018) - Review on circadian rhythm disruptions and migraines
3. Headache (2010) - Study on reduced slow-wave sleep in migraine patients
4. Headache (2005) - Study on "weekend migraines"
5. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (2015) - Systematic review on mattress types and pain/sleep quality
6. Journal of Headache and Pain (2013) - Study on sleep disturbances preceding migraines
7. Journal of Headache and Pain (2019) - Study on irregular sleep patterns and migraine frequency/severity
8. Headache (2014) - Study on mindfulness meditation for migraine relief
9. Cephalalgia (2010) - Study on bedroom conditions for migraine sufferers
10. Chronobiology International (2017) - Study on blue light exposure and melatonin production
11. Sleep Medicine (2015) - Study on nap duration and migraine risk
12. Journal of Headache and Pain (2018) - Study on sleep relieving migraine attacks
13. Cephalalgia (2016) - Study on FL-41 lenses for light sensitivity and migraine frequency
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.