Package of medicine For Migraine/Headache

Definition

Migraine is a condition in which the patient experiences severe pain in his head. It is a common neurological syndrome in which there some distorted sensitivity of the body is experienced by the sufferer. The patient experiences thumping headaches, bad temper and nausea. The pain is so severe that becomes intolerable by the patient and sometimes the patient starts crying.

Normally, the pain starts in the forehead, at one side of the head or around the eyes. The pain keeps on becoming more severe and worse with the passage of time. Loud noises or bright lights are known to increase the pain. The patient may suffer from headache for two hours or more or even for 2-3 days continuously.

Causes

Although migraine is also a form of headache but it is triggered by some specific factors. Some specific foods, stress, consumption of alcohol, missing a meal or change in weather conditions are causative factors for migraine.  In most of the women, migraine is triggered at the time of menstrual cycles. Smoking, watching TV for long hours or working on computers for extended time periods, and exposure to loud noises or certain odors may also aggravate the condition of migraine. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may also cause migraine in some people.

Symptoms

Attack of migraine is mostly characterized by bad temper, fatigue, depression, nausea, vomiting, changed mood and stiffness in the muscles at the back of neck. The patient may also suffer from constipation or diarrhea, frequent urination, excessive sleeping and desire to have some specific food items.

Ayurvedic Viewpoint about Migraine

Ayurveda considers Migraine to be a result of some inherent or sub-conscious problems in human body. These problems are related to digestive system and the nervous system of human body. The Pitta dosha is intensified by the unhealthy diet and lifestyle. It leads to problems relevant to digestion due to which impurities or toxins are caused. These toxins settle in the channels of mind and lead to severe headaches in the form of migraine.

The sensitivity of nervous system is also responsible for migraine as it lowers down the level of energies in the body. Consequently, the nervous system becomes weak and is not able to fight against the internal and external changes and leads to severe headache.

Suggestions for Diet & Lifestyle

Migraine patients should drink plenty of water to flush out toxins from the body. Similarly, fruits, vegetables, whole-grains and fiber-rich foods must be included in diet to keep digestive system in proper working order.

Foods which trigger or aggravate the condition must be avoided. Some of these foods are refined foods, tea, coffee, alcohol, caffeine, excessive salty, spicy or sugary foods, white flour or white sugar products, sour or citrus fruits, fermented foods, and animal products.

Do not work under sunlight or intense heat conditions. Keep your mind and body free from stress and anxiety. Carry out inverted yoga poses. Have proper rest and sleep to keep brain relaxed.

Effective Home Remedies for Migraine

Patients who suffer from migraine due to inflammation in the sinuses may inhale steam from water to which vinegar has been added. You may apply a paste of clay or sandalwood powder and rose on the forehead to get relief from burning sensation. Clove powder when mixed with cinnamon oil makes a wonderful paste to get relief from severe headache.

Baba Ramdev after extensive study of ayurvedic ancient and traditional texts have created an herbal formulation that helps in reliving from migraine problem.