Migraine
Understanding the condition, its contributing factors and an individualized Ayurvedic approach to care.
Migraine is a neurological condition that causes recurring episodes of moderate to severe head pain, often affecting one side of the head.
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Not every case is the same.
Assessment may consider symptoms, history, lifestyle, digestion, activity, sleep and other relevant factors before anything is recommended.
What Is Migraine?
Migraine is a neurological condition that causes recurring episodes of moderate to severe head pain, often affecting one side of the head.
The pain is typically accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
What May You Notice?
How Ayurveda Understands It
Ardhavabhedaka
In Ayurveda, migraine-like conditions are often correlated with Ardhavabhedaka, where the head pain may involve an imbalance of Vata, Pitta Dosha, or a combination of doshas, depending upon the individual's condition.
Factors such as impaired digestion (Agni), accumulation of Ama, mental stress, irregular lifestyle, and incompatible diet may contribute to recurrent headaches.
Our Ayurvedic Approach to Migraine
We follow a holistic, personalized approach rooted in Ayurvedic principles, to address the root cause of the condition and not the symptoms alone.
History
Symptoms & health background
Prakriti
Natural constitution
Vikriti
Current imbalance
Agni
Digestive & metabolic assessment
Plan
Aahar • Aushadhi • Vihar
Ayurvedic management focuses on understanding the individual's Prakriti (body constitution), Vikriti (current imbalance), digestion, diet, sleep and stress triggers before recommending a personalized plan of Aahar, Aushadhi and Vihar.
Aahar • Aushadhi • Vihar
After understanding the root cause, our Ayurveda expert applies the Trisutra principles to restore Tridosha balance and improve Agni.
Aahar (Diet)
A personalized diet plan — Pathya (what to eat) and Apathya (what to avoid) — is advised during consultation.
Aushadhi (Medicine)
Ayurvedic medicine formulations, based on the root-cause analysis of the condition, are prescribed to patients.
Vihaar (Lifestyle)
Meditation, Marma Chikitsa and other lifestyle actions are advised as per the condition.
Panchakarma (Personalized Therapy)
Shirodhara, Nasya, Shiroabhyanga, Shiropichu and Urdhvang Abhyanga are advised as per the condition.
Many People Start Taking Herbs Such As:
Ashwagandha, Giloy (Guduchi), Triphala, Guggulu, Shatavari, Shankhpushpi, Brahmi
…or other herbal formulations and Ayurveda-based supplements, after watching social media videos, reading online articles, or on the advice of friends and relatives.
However, Ayurveda does not recommend taking medicines without proper root-cause analysis.
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