Great news for Migraines: Get relief from Migraine with natural remedies from Ayurveda

Migraines are a common headache disorder exemplified by recurrent episodes of headaches often allied with nausea, photophobia, vomiting, and phonophobia. Studies of the World Health Organization showed that there are over 3000 migraine attacks occurring daily among young generations as well as aged people. Migraines can be either last for hours to days, and the pain can be unbearable sometimes which causes and interference with daily routine activities as well. For some people, a warning symptom known as a migraine aura occurs before or with the headache in four different phases which are –

Prodrome Phase symptoms: Constipation, food craving, mood changes, stiff neck, and thirst.

Aura Phase symptoms: Bright spots or flashes of light, needles sensations, tingling on one side of the face or in an arm or leg, vision loss, pins, weakness or numbness in the body, difficulty speaking, hearing noises.

Attack Phase symptoms: Pain on one side or both sides of your head, throbbing or pulsing pain, and sensitivity to light, sounds, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision, lightheadedness.

Postdrome Phase symptoms: Confusion, moodiness, dizziness, weakness, light sensitivity and sound.

Ayurvedic perspective of Migraine:

Migraines can be clinically related to the Ayurvedic condition called “ardhavabhedakam” which is explained in “shirorog” (head disorders/diseases). It is important for Migraines to reduce the common causes of Vata and Pitta imbalances while treating migraines. Ayurveda offers a classical strategy in managing migraines that include medicines, ghee, and milk boiled with herbs and tonics. Likewise, some Ayurvedic treatment plans can also be effective by using the right oils and at the right phase with the proper method of application. It is claimed that the etiological factors for shirorog are smoking, swimming,  night awakening, daytime sleep, excessive sweating, mental stress, and excessive alcohol consumption. Moreover, migraines can often be triggered by the consumption of certain food items in the past 24 hours. Many people have an adverse reaction to consuming dairy products or foods containing sulfites and nitrites like meat, caffeine, or red wine. The right medicines, combined with self-help remedies and lifestyle changes, might help to reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines. To meet-out these consequences, you can try to avoid these below-mentioned diets, if you are prone to migraines.

Remedies For Migraine Relief

1. Ginger tea can help in coping with the symptoms of migraine-like nausea.

2. 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.

3. Rosemary oil helps in treating hormonal imbalances which is one of the major causes of migraines in women.

4. You can use Ayurvedic oils for massaging the forehead or 3 drops of oil dipped in warm water and inhale the fragrance.

5. Freshly brewed peppermint tea or even massage your temples with peppermint oil and leave it on for at least half an hour.

6. Ginger root is known to block prostaglandin compounds which stimulate muscle contractions and causes a headache.

7. Water boiled and cooled with fennel seeds or Indian Sarsaparilla can be used for drinking.

8. Application of nutmeg paste or sandalwood paste on the forehead and temples can help ease the ache and discomfort.

9. Ensure you get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night.

10. Avoid or reduce over intake of spicy, sour, salty, bitter and astringent tastes, exposure to extreme cold/hot and dry conditions.

Some more home remedies for relief

Migraines and headaches are often linked with magnesium deficiencies. Studies have shown magnesium oxide supplementation helps prevent migraines with aura. It may also prevent menstrual-related migraines. Magnesium-rich foods include almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, sesame seeds & sunflower seeds, peanut butter, oatmeal, eggs, and milk.

Healthy changes to diet and lifestyle can give significant relief during migraine attacks. Therefore it is clear that it has a perfect relation with the body and emotional strategies. Please consult your Ayurvedic practitioner before trying these aforesaid remedies for migraines.