Migraine

 

 

Migraine or hemicranias is a vascular headache caused by the inflammation and irritation of the nerve endings resulting from the expansion of the blood vessels of the surface of the brain.

 

There may be spots of light before the eyes which are seen even when the eyes are closed. Headache may be followed by vomiting.

 

Migraine often starts in childhood. Spots of light are caused by constriction of blood vessels followed by dilatation and distention. The carotid artery and its branches in the brain and meanings when dilated give rise to severe headache. Is is accompanied by nausea and photophobia.

According to  Ayurveda, migraine headaches are due to a disorder in tridosha, disorders in vata, pitta, or kapha, migraines frequently occur when systemic pitta moves into the cardiovascular system, circulates, and affects the blood vessels around the brain.

 

Yogic Treatment for Migraine

Rest in a quiet and darkened room.

Place a cool cloth on your head.

 

Asanas

Noukasana  (Boat Pose),

Dhanurasana(Bow Pose),

ArdhaMatsyendrasana (Spinal Twist Pose),

Vrikshasana (Tree Pose),

Shirshasana (Head Stand),

Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)

 

Pranayama

Kapalabhati

Shitali pranayama (without kumbhaka)

This breathing exercise will lower the body temperature, and make the saliva cool. It also helps to quench thirst, and improves digestion, absorption, and assimilation.

 

Daily practice

Shirshasana maybe practiced for one minute and Sarvangasana for five minutes daily.

Treatment with pranayama can be started only after an attack is over.

Pranayama should be preceded by three rounds of Kapalabhati. Six rounds of Shitali pranayama (without kombhaka) may be practiced in the end.

 

Diet

Irregularities of diet and excessive exertion must be avoided.

The diet should have low content of fats and oils.

Avoid hot, spicy foods, fermented foods, and sour or citrus fruits.

Exposure to heat or cold should be avoided.

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