How do you stop a brain freeze?

Brain freeze will subside on its own within a few minutes. The mechanism that causes brain freeze has also been linked to migraines. If your headache doesn’t go away after 5-10 minutes, or if you get brain-freeze-type pains without consuming cold things, consider seeking medical treatment. read more

If you're eating a freezing cold scoop of ice cream, gelato, or frozen yogurt, you can calmly stop a brain freeze with a room temperature drink. Most people carry around water bottles with them or have something to drink. read more

It’s the temperature of the food that you are eating that causes the effect. 7 Ways to Stop “Brain Freeze” in its tracks: Press your tongue against the roof of the mouth to warm the area. read more

To stop brain freeze, firmly press your tongue against the roof of your mouth, which will help warm it up so the brain freeze goes away. You can also cover your mouth and nose with your hand and start breathing quickly, which will trap warm air in your mouth and make the brain freeze go away faster. read more