Migraine

Migraine is a severe throbbing pain experienced on just one side of the head accompanied by nausea, vomiting..

At Sattvam Ayurveda, The Best Migraine Center In India, our founder Dr Hitesh Chaudhari, M.D. is Known As Best Migraine Specialist In India.

Migraine is a severe throbbing pain experienced on just one side of the head accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine pain can last for several hours to days if left untreated and the frequency of occurrence depends on each individual. Migraine develops through four stages and through each stage various symptoms appear in the body. Migraine can develop at any stage of childhood or adulthood.

Symptoms of migraine
Common warning symptoms associated with migraine include:

• Pain on one or both sides of the head
• Throbbing or pulsing pain
• Sensitivity to light, sounds and touch
• Nausea and vomiting
• Blurred vision
• Lightheadedness
• Moodiness
• Weakness

Causes of Migraine

The cause of migraine is considered to be genetic and environmental factors. Variation in brain stem interaction and major pathways and imbalance in neurotransmitters can cause migraine.

Common factor that triggers migraine include:

• Hormonal changes (fluctuations in estrogen)
• Hormonal medications
• Foods including aged cheeses, salty foods and processed foods
• Food additives
• High consumption of alcohol , caffeinated beverages, chocolates etc Stress
• Sensory stimuli and strong smells
• Changes in wake-sleep pattern
• Physical factors
• Changes in the environment
• Family history

Ayurvedic treatment for migraine

According to Ayurveda, Imbalance in tridosha is considered responsible for developing migraine. This include imbalance in Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas causing deep rooted problems in the digestive and nervous system in the body.

As per  Dr Hitesh Chaudhari, M.D. is Known As Best Migraine Specialist In India, Imbalance in each dosha displays various symptoms associated with migraine. Evaluating the symptoms properly help understand the aggravation of various doshas and to take measure to pacify them. The treatment method at Sattvam Ayurveda, The Best Migraine Center In India, includes various combinations of herbal oils, massage and specially designed Panchakarma program like Nasya, Snehapana, and Virechana for purification of the body and pacifying the doshas. Along with treatment procedures, few dietary changes and lifestyle modification including Yoga are incorporated into the routine schedule for complete relief and recovery from migraine.

Dietary changes at Sattvam Ayurveda, The Best Migraine Center In India, include avoiding doshas aggravating food to restore stability and balance in the body. Various yoga asanas as well as pranayamas are instructed under the guidance of a qualified instructor to rectify the imbalances that cause the onset of migraine and to increase oxygen supply to the brain.