To SLEEP or Not to SLEEP
Another big question I receive on sleep, “Do I sleep more or less?”
“The inseparable relationship between sleep and headache has been noted for centuries. Scientists have attempted to describe this interaction based on regions of brain anatomy and physiology similar to both conditions, yet the relationship remains to this day poorly understood. Migraine may be both caused and relieved by sleep, as well as being a cause of too much or too little sleep. Are sleep and migraine simply adversaries, or have these complex neurological states co-evolved for a reason, and if so, how can we capitalise on this relationship to alleviate suffering?” Migraine Canada
supplements or sleep aids do work but are not the best solution for this problem
Sleep Hygiene remains the best advice I can give my patients, here are my top tips for you:
Go to bed & wake up at the same time every day (7-8 hours of sleep target)
Exercise regularly preferably before dinner not before bedtime
Ensure sleep-promoting bedroom ambience.
Avoid Nicotine, review Cannabis use (if applicable).
Avoid Alcohol, large meals & Caffeine late in the evening.
Avoid using electronic devices / TV in bed.
Increase Outdoor activities in natural light.