Easy Ayurvedic home remedies to cure migraine. (Image: iStock)
Migraine is a troublesome condition that can make your daily life a challenge. With today’s busy lives and increased screen time, it is becoming increasingly difficult to manage this condition. The throbbing headaches it causes usually scare most people. However, there is more to it. If left untreated for a long time, the pain can start to move to other areas of the head. Also, the pain becomes more and more intense. In the worst cases, this neurological problem can leave you bedridden for days.
While modern medicine has made tremendous strides and is greatly improving this condition for people, Ayurvedic medicine still offers a holistic approach to treating and managing this condition.
According to Ayurveda, migraine (Ardhavabhedhaka) is a problem that occurs due to an imbalance in dosha levels. This change in dosha levels can lead to poor eye health, disturbed sleep cycles, inability to concentrate and focus, and much more. To treat this problem, Ayurveda takes a more holistic approach, covering the symptoms and the root causes. One of the most prominent treatments for migraine in Ayurveda is home remedies.
If you are having trouble controlling your migraine, try these home remedies.
Clean eating
The foods you eat can greatly determine your health. If you are trying to manage a migraine, some foods may not be the best to eat. It is advisable to avoid the following foods:
- Bacon, sausages and cold cuts.
- Cheese containing tyramine
- Chocolates.
- Limited alcohol consumption.
- Extremely cold foods such as ice cream or cold drinks.
- Beans.
- Processed foods.
- Pickles.
- Cultured dairy products, including whey, yogurt, etc.
- Nuts.
Inhale lavender oil
Lavender oil can always help manage migraine pain. To relieve it, you can inhale it directly or after diluting it with a carrier oil. All you need to do is apply the oil on your temples and massage them gently to relieve migraine headache pain.
Apply peppermint oil
Peppermint oil contains menthol, a chemical that may help prevent migraine headache attacks. To use peppermint for migraine headache, apply peppermint oil to your temples and massage gently.
Stay hydrated
If you suffer from migraines, make sure you’re always hydrated. When you’re dehydrated, your body loses essential fluids and minerals. This can make it even harder for your brain and nervous system to function normally and make your migraine even worse.
Ginger tea
Ginger is a natural home remedy that can relieve nausea caused by migraines. Consuming ginger tea in moderation can help manage pain and other migraine symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, and more.
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