Migraine Relief Remedies of Ayurvedic Treatment

Migraines are a common primary headache disorder causes in every age-group characterized by recurrent episodes of headaches often associated with nausea, phonophobia, photophobia, and vomiting. According to the World Health Organization, studies show that there are every year 3000 migraine attacks occurring daily for each million of the general population. It can last for hours to days, and the pain can be so severe that it interferes with normal routines. For some people, a warning symptom occurs before or with the headache in four different phases, i.e.

• Prodrome Phase: Constipation, mood swings, cravings, stiff neck thirst.
  
• Aura Phase: Bright spots or flashes of light, vision loss, pins, needles sensations, weakness, difficulty speaking, hearing noises.
  
• Attack Phase: Pain on one or both the sides of your head, throbbing or pulsing pain, sensitivity to light, sounds, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision.
• Postdrome Phase: Moodiness, dizziness, weakness, light sensitivity, and sound, confusion.
  

What does Ayurveda say about Migraines?
The age-old medicinal approach of Ayurveda describes Migraine’s condition as ardhavabhedakam which is explained in shirorog (head diseases). In this, it is also important to reduce the common causes of Vata and Pitta imbalances while handling migraines. Ayurveda offers a classical strategy in managing migraines which includes natural medicines like ghee, milk boiled with herbs, and tonics. According to Ayurvedic treatment, here are some of the best remedies for Migraine to get relief naturally.

• Ginger Tea can help you in coping up with the symptoms like nausea
  
• Ginger root can stimulate muscle contraction that causes a headache
  
• Stress can be a trigger for migraine headache application of lavender oil over the forehead works as a mild sedative that helps to calm down
  
• Rosemary essential oil can help in treating hormonal imbalances which is one of the major causes of migraines in women
  
• Freshly brewed peppermint tea or even massage your temples with peppermint oil and leave it for half an hour.
  
• Ensure you get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night.
  
• Avoid excess exertions like keeping awake at nights, suppression of hunger and urges, stress, alcohol intake, smoking, exposure to strong smells.
  
• Some yoga postures can be quite effective like setu bandhasana, hastapadasana, balasana, marjariasana, etc.
  

Besides these, migraine headaches are often linked with magnesium deficiencies. Studies have shown that proper intake if magnesium oxide helps in preventing migraines. Some of the best magnesium-rich foods to include in the diet are almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, sesame seeds, peanut butter, oatmeal, eggs, and milk.

Some healthy changes to lifestyle can give relief during migraine attacks. Please consult a qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner before indulging in anything in your lifestyle.