Migraine Treatment in Ayurveda
What is a migraine headache?
A migraine is a very intense form of pain, which feels like a pounding headache that can last for hours or even days. The pounding or pulsating pain usually begins in the forehead, the side of the head, or around the eyes. The headache gradually gets worse. Just about any movement, activity, bright light, or loud noise seems to make it hurt more. Nausea and vomiting are common during a migraine.
Migraines may happen only once or twice a year, or as often as daily. Women are more likely to have migraines than men.
There are different types of migraine headaches. The most common types of migraines are classic migraines and common migraines.
Ayurvedic View Of Migraine Headache
Migraine is one of the worst headaches a person can experience. A migraine is generally associated with nausea and vomiting. The patient may also display other signs and symptoms like sensitivity to light, sounds, certain smells and digestive disturbances. Sleeping can be difficult and many people even become depressed. The symptoms of Migraine almost simulates with the condition “ Ardhaavabhedaka “ which is one among the 11 types of Shiro rogas explained in Ayurvedic texts.
Ayurveda uses many procedures and medications with no side effects and incidence of recurrence in the treatment of Migraine. Ayurvedic medicines and Panchakarma (purification) treatments like shirodhara, nasyam etc are adopted for migraine management. This is done after a detailed diagnosis according to Ayurvedic methods.
Your ayurvedic doctor may be interested in knowing the following details to determine aggregators:
1. Does your migraine get relieved by vomiting or worsen?
2. Is it triggered by stress, anger or the sun?
3. Does excessive heat or cold aggravate it?
4. Is the pain dull, throbbing or pricking?
5. What time of the day does it aggravate?
6. Does menstruation trigger an attack?
7. Is it accompanied by constipation, gas or acidity?
The Best Ayurvedic Treatment For Migraine Headache
Our doctors at Shri Nirvikar Ayurved and Panchakarma, Khatoo have had great success in Migraine treatment through effective ayurvedic treatment methods. We determine the root cause of Migraine according to the doshas – vata type, pitta type and kapha type. Once your our ayurvedic physician makes an analysis of the dosha dominance of your migraine, it can be treated easily without any painkillers. Book a consultation with us and stop migraine from affecting your life.