Timing Trick ENDS Painful Headaches?
Sometimes I have to laugh at the term “modern medicine.”
Because so many conditions continue to baffle the mainstream that it often seems anything BUT “modern.”
Their inability to see the forest for the trees has caused conventional medicine to be primarily symptom- based.
Most doctors are so busy putting out symptom fires that they never stop to figure out the underlying CAUSE of a disease. And to be honest, I’m not sure they have any desire to change.
After all, the docs and the drug companies benefit from this arrangement. It’s just the patients that suffer.
Common complaints from chronic fatigue to skin conditions often fall into this category. Painful cluster and migraine headaches are other good examples.
But despite the prevalence of symptom-based medicine, we occasionally still get a “breakthrough,” even if sometimes it’s something I’ve been saying all along.
Today I want to focus on those excruciating headaches. Because, as it turns out, an issue I often write about is behind MANY of them.
And that means we ALREADY have a solution.
It’s a “Timing Trick” that could send many of these headaches packing.
A new study finds cluster and migraine headaches are strongly linked to circadian rhythm.
Now if you’re a regular reader, you know I write about circadian rhythm a lot. And that’s because it’s at the heart of our health and wellbeing.
Our bodies run on an internal 24-hour clock. This clock, or circadian rhythm, follows the sun.
All of your body’s normal functions… ranging from cellular repair to maintaining body temperature… are RULED by this master clock.
And many of the trappings of modern living – from our eating habits to staying up late staring at a backlit phone, computer, or TV screens – can wreak havoc with it.
The meta-analysis of headache studies uncovered a pattern. When researchers took a deeper dive into the data, they found…
- 16 studies show a circadian pattern in 71 percent of cluster headache attacks
- 8 studies show a similar pattern in 50 percent of migraine attacks
Cluster headaches associated with circadian rhythm peaked between 9 PM and 3 AM. And circadian-linked migraines were least likely to occur between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
When the researchers drilled further into the data, they uncovered even more evidence of the link between these headaches and our internal clocks.
They found specific core circadian genes were associated with the headaches. Cluster headaches were linked to LOW melatonin and HIGH cortisol levels. And migraines were associated with lower urinary melatonin levels.
More research needs to be done. But in the meantime, if you suffer from either of these headaches, resetting your circadian rhythm could cut down on the number of attacks.
Your circadian system is affected by meal timing. Humans are designed to eat during daylight hours – so, it’s best to eat breakfast with morning sun exposure and finish eating all meals before sunset.
Try to get lots of direct sunlight during the day. Aim for at least 30 minutes at sunrise, 30 during midday, and 30 sometime before sunset.
Finally, limit your exposure to blue light at night, which suppresses melatonin production. Invest in blue-light-blocking glasses to filter out light from smartphones, computers, and televisions in the evening.
P.S. Your circadian rhythm isn’t the ONLY potential headache trigger. If you battle them regularly, your body could be trying to tell you that you need MORE of one specific kind of food. CLICK HERE to discover the surprising answer.
Source:
“Circadian Features of Cluster Headache and Migraine: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Genetic Analysis,” Neurology Mar 2023, 10.1212/WNL.0000000000207240; DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000207240
Written By Dr. Richard Gerhauser, M.D.
For years he’s been the trusted doctor for celebrities, world-class athletes, and countless seniors looking to reclaim their health.
And now…for the first time ever… he’s making his medical breakthroughs available to readers all across America.
Dr. Richard Gerhauser, M.D. is one of the most pioneering and innovative minds in medicine today – and he delivers cutting-edge cures each month through his Natural Health Response newsletter.
Natural Health Response readers get full access to Dr. Gerhauser’s protocols for chronic pain… heart disease… diabetes… Alzheimer’s… and even cancer. These are the very same treatments Dr. Gerhauser recommends to his own patients at his practice in Tucson, Arizona.
In addition to being a board-certified medical doctor, Dr. Gerhauser has earned two master’s degrees and has served as a clinical professor at the University of Arizona.
And as a physician at the world-famous Canyon Ranch, Dr. Gerhauser treated celebrities from around the world who paid dearly for the type of next-generation health information he provides Natural Health Response readers each month.
View More Free Articles
Heart Health Begins in Your BRAIN
There are plenty of reasons to add exercise to your regular routine. It naturally… boosts energy levels, improves sleep, aids with weight loss, strengthens bones, reduces blood pressure, improves brain health, reduces stress, and much more. Now, researchers have identified a unique way exercise can reduce heart-related risks—and it begins in your brain. In a […]
The HEALTHIEST Vegetables You Should Eat Daily
Did you know that the American Heart Association recommends eating five servings EACH of fruit and vegetables daily? I don’t know many people who can fit that amount of produce into their daily diet. If you do, great. If not, I have a list of the healthiest vegetables to provide the MOST bang for your […]
Boost Bone Strength WITHOUT Drugs
Have you been talked into getting a bone scan for osteoporosis yet? If you haven’t, it’s coming. But you won’t get that spiel from me. Too often, folks get these scans who don’t need them—and then doctors incorrectly interpret the results. This adds up to countless seniors who’ve been told they have osteoporosis when they […]
Target the TRUE Cause of Dry Eyes
Cases of dry eye syndrome are skyrocketing. Approximately 20 million folks in the USA alone battle the condition. And that number is rapidly growing among young and older adults alike. That means if you’re not already battling dry eyes—and you’re one of the thousands constantly reaching for artificial tears because your body isn’t producing enough […]
Take A STAND Against High Blood Pressure [EASY!]
Often, what you DON’T do is just as important as what you DO for your health. For example, not smoking, not eating processed food, and not exposing yourself to blue light at night will go a long way toward helping you live a longer, healthier life. The same is true for your blood pressure. Research […]
Fall Asleep FAST and Stay Asleep LONGER
If you’re dealing with a sleep problem, chances are good that you’re dealing with lifestyle problems. Insomnia is typically a telltale sign of circadian rhythm disruption (not enough morning sun, too much blue light from TV at night), stress, too much caffeine late in the day, long daytime naps, etc. You get the picture. But […]
Dietary Trigger for IBD REVEALED
Cases of irritable bowel diseases (IBD)—like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease—have skyrocketed in recent years… especially in industrialized nations. What is it about our modern society that increases the risk and severity of these inflammatory diseases? Scientists still don’t know the cause, but in my opinion, you don’t need to look any further than the […]
5 NATURAL Supplements to Boost Your Mood
Research has revealed MANY things that can boost your mood, including exercise, sleep, spending time with pets, listening to music, and keeping a gratitude journal. But can a better mood come in a bottle? More specifically, a supplement bottle? Scientists say, “YES!” In fact, research has revealed FIVE natural mood-boosting supplements that are proven to […]
Popular Pain Reliever BAD for Your Heart?!
Last week, I explained that mainstream medicine’s options for pain relief always come with a catch. Today, I will reveal a prime example of that “catch.” It turns out that a common pain reliever that’s supposedly the “best option” for people with heart disease might not be as safe as you’ve been led to believe. […]
Food Sensitivities Trigger Mysterious Symptoms
What do joint pain, skin rashes, headaches, and brain fog all have in common? They can all be caused by food sensitivities. Identifying problem foods—and eliminating them from your diet—can improve chronic symptoms ranging from migraine headaches and joint pain to skin rashes, brain fog, and even fatigue and fibromyalgia. The only problem? Most people—and […]