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Dr. Suraj Malhan

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Brain doctor 🧠 | Asst Prof
I break down health so you don’t get misled
🏆 Top Physician Under 40 | NJ 🇺🇸
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Part 1: Your hands are literally wired into your brain. Moving them the right way activates 4 brain regions at once and research backs it up.

Part 2 tomorrow.

#dementia #brainhealth #neurologist #doctor #brainhack by @headacheguru

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5 months ago

You've been trying to fix your sleep at night.

Wrong time.

The fix happens in the morning and it takes 10 minutes

#sleep #sleeptips #sleephacks #insomnia #doctor by @headacheguru

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1. Migraine is not random.
Your brain has a threshold. The lower it gets, the easier it is for migraine to start.

2. Poor sleep is one of the biggest drivers.
Insomnia, inconsistent sleep, and even “catching up” on weekends can make it more frequent.

3. Sleep apnea is often missed.
If you snore, wake up tired, or have morning headaches, it’s worth asking about.

4. Taking pain meds too often can backfire.
Using rescue meds too frequently can actually keep the cycle going. This is called medication overuse headache.

5. TMJ and jaw clenching matter.
Jaw tension and teeth grinding can feed into headache more than people realize.

6. Your neck is part of the system.
Neck pain and headache often travel together, not always separate problems.

7. Skipping meals and dehydration are real triggers. Your brain doesn’t like inconsistency.

8. Caffeine is tricky.
It can help… or worsen headache depending on how much and how often you use it.

9. Stress isn’t “just stress.”
It changes how sensitive your brain is to pain.

10. If headaches are increasing, don’t normalize it.
More meds isn’t always the answer, sometimes the pattern needs to change by @headacheguru

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6 months ago

Gangnam Style was so 2012. So were the old migraine prevention guidelines 👀

This year, the AAN and American Headache Society finally released the first major update in 14 years!

If you have 4+ migraine days a month, or migraine is running your life, prevention should be on the table. Newer CGRP treatments are now among the first-choice options, and there are more choices than ever.

You don't have to just live with frequent migraine.

Comment "GUIDE" and I'll send you my full breakdown

Source: AAN/AHS Migraine Prevention Guideline, 2026.Educational only, not medical advice.

#migraine #chronicmigraine #neurology #doctor #headache by @headacheguru

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Let's talk melatonin 💤

#sleep #insomnia #neurology #doctor #melatonin by @headacheguru

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5 days ago

Can’t sleep? Your morning might be part of the problem...

comment “SLEEP” for my 14-day sleep guide

#sleep #naptime #neurology #insomnia #bluelight by @headacheguru

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9 days ago

Migraine Series Part 6 💤

Sleep and migraine have a two way relationship. It’s not just about getting 8 hours, consistency matters too.

Your brain loves a routine it can predict.

Comment “GUIDE” for the full video + check out my 14-Day Sleep Guide in my bio

#migraine #migrainerelief #sleep #brainhealth #neurology by @headacheguru

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23 days ago

If your brain won't switch off, you're not the only one. Mine struggles too 🤍

Start with one of these 5 small resets. Just one 👇

#burnout #mentalreset #stressrelief #brain #waldorfastoria taken in Washington, DC by @headacheguru

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24 days ago

This isn't just a hand-eye drill. It's a brain workout 🎾

Comment TENNIS for the hand exercise guide

#neurology #doctor #neuroplasticity #tennis #brain by @headacheguru

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Taking migraine rescue meds too often can sometimes contribute to medicationoveruse headache 🤯

If you’re needing them most days of most weeks, it may be time to reassess your treatment plan

#migraine #medication #MOH #headache #neurology by @headacheguru

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After a long day seeing patients, sometimes I just need a few minutes to decompress.

I keep my @theraice_official TheraICE Headache Hat in the freezer so it's ready when I get home.

As a neurologist, cold therapy is something I regularly discuss with patients dealing with headache and stress.

Comment "HAT" and I'll send you the link.

Use code HEADACHEGURU15 for 15% off

#TheraICE #headache #sponsored #coldtherapy #migraine by @headacheguru

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Do you treat your migraine once the pain starts, and wonder why you're not feeling better? There may be an earlier window than most people think.

This is Part 4 of a 7-part series on what I wish every migraine patient knew. Comment guide if you would like the full video and..

Follow me to learn more about your brain and how to actually understand your migraine 🧠

#migraine #headache #brain #neurology #pain by @headacheguru

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