Recently, the media has carried out a lot of publicity on obesity and migraine. AHS [American Headache Association] posted a short statement on their website stating that there is no relevance at the moment. However, some studies on obesity and migraine published in the past two years have caused some discussion in the field of neurology.

A study conducted by Dr. Marcelo Bigal in 2005 pointed out that although the incidence of migraine is not related to a specific BMI [body mass index], an increase in BMI leads to an increase in the incidence of migraine. Although obese people do not have lean people rather than lean people, the incidence of migraine is increasing in people with weight gain.

Another study by Dr. Andrew Hershey at the Cinncinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center showed that 91% of obese children suffer from migraine.

What does this mean for you in a migraine? Then there may be something happening here. If you are obese, you are less likely to exercise. Obese people often eat poorly in addition to lack of exercise and diet, and may also work. Reducing dietary incentives and increasing aerobic exercise three times a week have been shown to reduce the incidence of migraine.

Obese migraine is also four times more likely to suffer from depression! Up to 85% of patients with chronic pain tend to be depressed or anxious to some extent. This can lead to indifference and reduced exercise, which leads to weight gain. This is also related to migraine because pain fibers and emotional fibers are closely linked in the brain. Therefore, exercise can not only reduce weight, but also reduce the frequency of migraine.

wait! How did this happen? Seratonin! These receptor sites in the brain participate in the migraine process. When you exercise, you increase your serotonin level, the theory is… more seratonin, reducing headaches. This is why some SSRIs [antidepressants can increase serotonin levels] can also prevent headaches.

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Obviously, the key here is exercise and weight loss. There are a lot of nutritious diets and plans online, so you really have no excuses. There are many excellent courses like Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and Nutrisystem. In addition, you can't be very resistant to medications for migraine and depression. Some of these drugs may actually treat both! [The price of two ones.]

Information about depression and its impact on migraine

In short, the treatment of obesity and migraine involves many factors, and this connection may be related to lifestyle.

Migraine and obesity – Is there a connection? was originally published on Spring