NEW YORK POST – For the 39 million Americans who suffer from migraines, finding effective relief can be a constant struggle – leading many to test out old wives’ tales.
Some claim that applying potato slices to the forehead helps kill the complex headaches, while others submerge their feet in hot water in a desperate search for relief.
Another remedy? Sipping soda, particularly Coke, is said to cure migraines.
But does it really work?
Dr. Kay Kennis, a general practitioner in England and a trustee for the Migraine Trust, pointed out that caffeine is the main substance in sodas that may help some migraine sufferers.
“The caffeine in Coke can act as a nerve disruptor, [as] a substance that affects nerve activity,” the expert told Fox News Digital. “For some, that disturbance works in a positive way.”
Kennis added, “There are some painkillers that people take for migraine that have caffeine – and some do respond well to that – but we don’t fully know why.”
Caffeine can be a trigger for migraines as well, said the doctor, who advised that too much caffeine consumption can cause “a worse situation in the long run.”
“The caffeine in Coke can act as a nerve disruptor, [as] a substance that affects nerve activity,” Dr. Kay Kennis, a general practitioner and a trustee for the Migraine Trust, said.
Blake Livingood, a doctor of natural medicine (DC) based in North Carolina, also noted the impact of caffeine during an interview with Fox News Digital.
Caffeine can impact blood flow to the brain, he said, which may provide relief …
Livingood also acknowledged the viral “McMigraine” remedy that claims sipping Coke and eating McDonald’s fries is an effective solution.
“If you look at those ingredients – salt, caffeine, and sugar – they can have an impact on blood flow to the head,” he said …
