In the current study, Burstein and colleagues found that of all light to which migraine sufferers are exposed, a narrow band of green light worsens migraine significantly less than all other colors of light and that at low intensities green light can even reduce headache pain.May 17, 2016
Can blue light give you migraines?
Researchers have found that blue, white, red, and amber light worsen migraine pain. They also increase throbbing and muscle tension. In a 2016 study involving 69 people with active migraine headaches, only green light didn't intensify the headache. For some people, green light actually improved their symptoms.May 14, 2021
What kind of light is best for migraines?
Soft, warm white lights lie in the 2,700 Kelvin range and give off a smooth, yellow-hued light. Because these lights have fewer blue-spectrum elements than bright white and daylight, they are typically the best lighting for migraine sufferers.Jul 11, 2020
Does green light help migraines?
Twenty percent of participants reported that green light reduced migraine pain. The researchers suggest that at low intensities and filtering out all other light, green light may lessen the intensity of photophobia and migraine pain.May 27, 2020