WHAT IS A MIGRAINE?
Migraine is a complex neurological condition that causes multiple symptoms that really can continue for hours or days.
CONCEPT OF MIGRAINE ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA
In Ayurveda migraine can be stated as suryavarta, It is a one-sided headache that is throbbing in nature.
Surya= sun
Avarta= blockage/affliction
Migraine headaches worsen at sunrise, increase sharply at noon and subside in the evening. And these symptoms may vary according to a person’s Prakriti and habits. Due to the causative factors, pitta dosha blocks the flow of vata dosha to the brain and causes a throbbing type of pain. In suryavarta or migraine, the headache will be at its peak as the pitta dosha dominates in the afternoon
CAUSES OF MIGRAINE
- Hormonal changes in women
- Emotional stress
- Suppression of natural urges
- Intake of alcohol, wine, and caffeine
- Use of food additives
- Changes in normal sleep pattern
- Delay or miss meals
- Exposure to the sun for a prolonged time
- Overexertion
- Constipation
- Fasting
- Excessive use of painkillers
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- What causes migraine?
- What is migraine in Ayurveda?
- What is migraine?
- What are the symptoms of migraine?
- Foods to avoid migraine headache
- Complications of migraine
- Is Ayurveda helps to cure migraine?
- Ayurvedic treatments for migraine
- Migraine and Ayurveda
- Natural Home remedies for migraine.
- Ayurvedic herbs treating migraine
- Does yoga help with migraine?
- Yoga posture for migraine
- Lifestyle adaptations to get rid of migraine headache
DO I HAVE MIGRAINE?
Migraines often come on suddenly without warning. They can ruin your day or even several days at a time. They can make you miss your work, important events, and even entertainment. The migraine pain can be intense. This can disturb your daily activities. Migraine is not the same for all people. You may have a ‘warning’ for hours to a day before your headache starts. Premonitions are the emotions that signal the onset of a migraine. These emotions can include fatigue, intense energy, cravings for food, thirst and mood swings, etc.
MAJOR SYMPTOMS OF MIGRAINE
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness
- Difficulty speaking
- Blurred vision
- Neck pain
- Tender scalp
- Sensitivity to light and sound
- Feeling sweaty or cold[chill]
COMPLICATIONS OF MIGRAINE CAN INCLUDE
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Vertigo
- Insomnia
KERALA AYURVEDA TREATMENT FOR MIGRAINE
Shiro lepa- application of herbal paste to soothe aggravated pitta dosha.
Shiro dhara- pouring medicated liquid over the scalp including procedures such as taila dhara, ksheera dhara and takra dhara.
Shiro vasti- medicated oils that pacify vata and pitta dosha are kept in a leather cap attached to the scalp.
Kavalagraha- oil pulling has a strong detoxifying effect that relieves headaches.
Nasya karma- Instillation of medicated oils to the nostrils.
DIET FOR MIGRAINE AND LIFE STYLE ADVICE
Vegetarian diet:
Vegetables often have high water content
Yellow, orange and green vegetables
Leafy greens, carrots, sweet potatoes, whole grains, figs, bananas
Non- vegetarian
Fish like salmon or halibut, shellfish
FOOD TO AVOID WITH MIGRAINE
- Alcoholic beverages
- Caffeine products
- Chocolate
- Citrus fruit
- Food preservatives
- Baked foods
- Fermented foods
- Processed and spicy foods
- Breaded and marinated meats
LIFE STYLE ADAPTATION IN MIGRAINE
- Avoid trigger factors
- Avoid alcohol and quit smoking
- Do not skip the meals & avoid fasting
- Try to eat at regular time
- Get enough sleep at night time
- Try to avoid loud music and flashing light
- Limit the use of a/c
EFFECTIVE AYURVEDIC HERBS TO TREAT MIGRAINE
Yashtimadhu- Glycyrrhiza glabra
Hareetaki- Terminalia chebula
Amalaki- Emblica officinalis
Kumari- Aloe vera
Bala- Sida cardifolia
Jatipushpam- Jasminum officinale
NATURAL AYURVEDIC REMEDIES FOR MIGRAINE
- A small amount of caffeine can reduce migraine pain in some people, but excessive caffeine intake can lead to a migraine attack.
- Drinking ginger tea can help to relieve nausea caused by many conditions, including migraines.
- Mix crushed nutmeg powder with water into a paste and massage it on the forehead to get instant relief and good sleep.
- Drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration.
- Yoga calms the mind and relaxes the blood vessels is useful as a complementary therapy to treat migraine.
- Aromatherapy is a natural way to get rid of migraine symptoms.
YOGA ASANAS FOR MIGRAINE
Yoga gives extreme relaxation and calmness to the mind’s soul. This will increase blood circulation and reduce muscle tension. Regular practice of yoga will result in a healthier nervous system and prevent migraines.
- Hastapadasana- standing forward bend
- Sethubandhasana- bridge pose
- Shishuasana- child pose
- Paschimothasana- two-legged forward bend
- Adhomukha shwanasana- downward-facing dog pose
- Padmasana- lotus pose
- Shavasana- corpse pose
