EVER WONDER?
Why do we get brain freezes? 🥶
I love smoothies, but I get a brain freeze every time. Here’s what’s going on:
Something cold hits the roof of your mouth. 🧊
The cold makes the blood vessels constrict, then rapidly dilate. 🩸
Nearby nerves send an emergency “something’s wrong!” signal. ⚠️
Your brain misreads the location - so the pain feels like it’s coming from your forehead 🧠
Some people are more sensitive than others. If you’re like me, here’s how to make it stop faster:
Press your tongue or finger to the roof of your mouth 👅
Sip warm water 🥛
Slow down on the cold snacks (easier said than done!) 🍦