Green Light Therapy Shown to Reduce Migraine Frequency, Intensity

Green Light Therapy Shown to Reduce Migraine Frequency, Intensity
A study found that green light therapy resulted in about a 60% reduction in the pain intensity of the headache phase and number of days per month people experienced migraine headaches.
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The first clinical trial for green light therapy resulted in real benefits for people with migraine.HealthCollege of Medicine - TucsonResearcher contact:
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[e-mail] research from the  University of Arizona Health Sciences found that people who suffer from migraine may benefit from green light therapy, which was shown to reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches and improve patient quality of life.According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraine is the third most prevalent illness in the world, affecting 39 million people in the United States and 1 billion worldwide.Mohab-Ibrahim-web.JPG
Mohab Ibrahim" This is the first clinical study to evaluate green light exposure as a potential preventive therapy for patients with migraine, " said lead study author Dr.  Mohab Ibrahim, an associate professor in the  UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson' sanesthesiology,  pharmacology and neurosurgery departments and director of the  Chronic Pain Management Clinic. " As a physician, this is really exciting. Now, I have another ...

Source: The University of Arizona: Health - September 9, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mittank Source Type: research