About Migraine

A migraine is a very painful type of headache. People who get migraines often describe the pain as pulsing or throbbing in one area of the head. During migraines, people are very sensitive to light and sound. They may also become nauseated and vomit.Migraine is three times more common in women than in men. Some people can tell when they are about to have a migraine because they see flashing lights or zigzag lines or they temporarily lose their vision.

When to seek medical advice from your Ayurveda physician

Migraines are a chronic disorder, but they're often undiagnosed and untreated. If you experience signs and symptoms of migraine, track and record your attacks and how you treated them. Then make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your headaches and decide on a treatment plan.

The treatment plan typically includes:

  • In patient admission for periods ranging from 21-35 days
  • Internal herbal medicines based on your specific need
  • External body treatments including zirodhara, zirovasti, zirolepa, abhyagga again determined by the physician based on your specific need
  • Restricted diet
  • Total physical and mental rest for the period of the treatment
  • Follow up treatment for a period of 6-12 weeks (and sometimes more) based on the intensity of your condition