What to know About Ayurveda and Migraine

       


Migraine is a neurological disorder that causes intense , pulsing attacks that feel like headaches.


It's also associated with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and increased sensitivity to sound or light . When these symptoms occur, it's called a migraine attack.


In conventional medicine , migraine is typically treated with pharmaceutical medications and lifestyle changes. if these treatments don't relieve your symptoms or if you prefer more natural remedies, you may be interested in adding an integrative approach.


One option is Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine. Ayurveda uses nonconventional treatments, like herbal remedies, to  manage your symptoms.


Although some people have found migraine relief with Ayurveda, there isn't scientific evidence to support its use. some treatments might also be harmful.


In this article, we will take a closer look at Ayurvedic treatment for migraine and how it differs from traditional treatment.


What is Ayurveda...?

Ayurveda is traditional from of medicine based on ancient writings. It's mainly practiced in India but  has gained popularity around the world.

Ayurveda uses a holistic approach to health. It considers the body, mind and soul when treating a condition.

Ayurvedic practitioners believe that every living thing consists of five elements, or mahabhutas. these elements are said to make us who we are.

They include:


  • Air , which is associated with breathing and nerves
  • Space, or ether, which is associated with the space in your body ( your mouth or  ears).
  • Fire, which is associated with metabolic activity.
  • Earth, which is associated with structural body parts like your bones.
  • Water, Which is associated with fluids like your salive and blood.
Your combination of elements determines your type of energy, or dosha.

The doshas include:

  • vata (air and space elements)
  • pitta (fire and water elements)
  • kapha (earth and water elements)
According to the Ayurveda, every person has all three doshas, but one is typically dominant. the other two should be in balance in order to maintain good health.


If all your dosha are out of balance, you may feel unwell.


It's said that migraine is caused by an imbalance of vata. Ayurveda aims to stabilize these doshas through holistic treatments.


How dose Ayurvedic Treatment Differ from Traditional Migraine Treatment..?



Using a conventional approach, migraine is treated with:


Although pain relievers and migraine abortive medications can help, log term use can lead to medication overuse headaches. these headaches may cause more complications.

Ayurveda on the other hand uses:

Body detoxification
dietary and lifestyle changes
relaxation techniques

Since Ayurvedic medicine doesn't use prescription drugs, there isn't a risk of medication overuse headaches.


What types of Aurvedic treatments are used for migraine relief..?

 

To treat migraine , Ayurveda uses natural metodes meant to promore doshic balance.


An Ayurvedic practitioner can help you decide which methods are right for you.


Your treatment pain may include any combination of the following:


Panchakarma Therapy:

 Panchakarma therapy is meant to detoxify, or purify the body. this is said to remove toxins contributing to your migraine.

Examples purification treatments include:

  • Pouring medicated oil into the nose (  nasya karma)
  • Whole body oil massage
  • Eating medicated  ghee
  • Sweating therapy

Panchakarma therapy may also involve lifestyle changes meant to promote overall wellness.


Let's take a closer look at some of these options:


  • Yoga
  • Meditation
  • Regular exercise
  • Pathyadi
  • Healthy eating
  • Relaxation techniques
  • Deep breathing
  • Progressive muscle relaxation
poses that may be especially beneficially for migraine relief include:

  • Child's pose
  • Downward facing dog
  • Bridge pose



THINK BETTER CHANGE WELL BETTER


VIJAY KRISHNAN    health advisor

E-mail: tanvinohealthadvise@gmail.com












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