Brain freeze, also referred to an "ice cream headache" or a more scientific term, a "cold-stimulus headache". Before revealing the secrets to living a brain freeze free life, I want to tell you a little about what they actually are and what causes them so that maybe you can come up with a few of your own ways to avoid the dreaded.
Brain freezes are usually experienced when you apply ice cream (or any similar cold food/drink) to the roof of your mouth. There is a cluster of nerves (sphenopalatine nerve) right above the roof of your mouth that act somewhat as a personal, protective thermostat...
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