Migraine Headaches
Migraine is not just a bad headache, it is a neurological condition that causes devastating throbbing pain majorly affects the half side of the head and is also accompanied by vomiting, nausea, and extreme sensitivity towards sound and light. It is caused because of blood vessel dilation in the head. According to researchers, it is observed that 6-20% of men and 18-30% of women are experiencing this condition.
It does not occur randomly as it has some triggering points which is very essential to determine what is affecting the internal balance and how to prevent or control it from recurring. Proper treatment is highly required to cure this disease as several naturopathic therapies and yoga sans are there to cure it. Kayakalya nature cure naturopathy clinic in Udaipur is one of the best centers to treat migraine sufferers.
Symptoms of Migraine
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Tingling or numbness
- Difficulty speaking
- Sensitivity to sound and light
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Neck stiffness
- Hyperactivity
Four Stages Of Migraine
The four stages of migraine are prodrome, aura, attack, and post-drome. It is not essential that everyone who has migraine experiences all these stages.
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Prodrome
A subtle change is experienced one or two days before the migraine which is a kind of warning for the person. The symptoms that are included in this stage are constipation, neck stiffness, frequent yawning, increased urination, mood changes, fluid retention, and food cravings.
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Aura
Its occurrence varies from person to person in some it occurs before the migraine and in some, it occurs during the migraine. These are reversible systems or indications of nervous systems. Some of the symptoms of the aura are visual phenomena, vision loss, difficulty speaking, and numbness or weakness in the face. It is highly misinterpreted as a stroke or seizure. Approximately 15-20% of people that have migraines experience aura.
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Attack
A migraine could last for 4 to 72 hours if left untreated. Its occurrence varies from person to person. It causes highly devastating pulsating throbbing pain which leads to nausea and vomiting. Generally, it starts in half of the head and then spreads to another half.
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Post-drome
It is the last stage which is also known as a migraine “hangover” and approximately 80% of patients experience it. After a migraine episode, a person gets highly drained and feels immense weakness.
Causes
The causes of migraines are not fully understood but environmental factors and genetics are the two major factors that play an important role in it. There are several kinds of research going on in which the role of serotonin in migraines is being considered.
Migraine Triggers
There are several migraine triggers such as
- Hormonal changes in women before or after the menstrual cycle, during pregnancy, and menopause could trigger headaches in many women. Hormonal medication can also worsen migraines.
- Stress at home or work could also trigger migraine
- Drinks such as alcohol and caffeine are also caused migraine
- Changes in the sleep cycle such as getting too much sleep or missing sleep can trigger the migraines
- Sensory stimuli such as loud sounds, flashing lights and strong smells such as paint thinner, perfume, petrol, etc could trigger the migraine.
- Weather changes or barometric pressure could also be the one to trigger migraine
- Food additives such as preservative monosodium glutamate and sweetener aspartame might trigger migraine.
Risk Factors
There are several factors that make a person more susceptible to having migraine, including:
- Hormonal changes: It is observed that women are suffering more headaches during the fluctuation in their estrogen levels such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.
- Family history: If there is a family member with a migraine, then there is a high chance of transferring it to the progeny.
- Sex: It is observed that women are three times more prone to migraine than men.
Migraine Prevention
There are some preventive measures for the migraine attack such as:
- Observe the smell, food, and situations that trigger migraine in that particular person
- Dehydration could cause headaches and dizziness so hydration is very important.
- Proper meals with a proper gap are important.
- Getting proper sleep is very essential for overall health.
- Quit smoking
- Regular exercise and yoga lowers stress level
Naturopathy treatment
If you are experiencing head-splitting migraine for years and taking pills to treat them then just pause and think about whether it, is helping you or causing side effects that lead to several other diseases. Naturopathy helps in treating this disease from its root without any side effects. The first step to treating migraine in the Kayakalya nature cure center is to identify and treat the main root cause of severe headaches. We first look at the main cause and triggering point of migraine. The medications for this disease only provide immediate relief but not a permanent cure. These antidepressants and painkillers have several side effects which may lead to problems like hypertension.
Kayakalya nature cure center in Udaipur is there to treat the root cause of migraine by providing therapies, diet charts, and preventive measures other than oral pills to overcome the pain. It is the best naturopathy center as it studies its patients by analyzing their medical history, hormonal changes, hypertension, bowel problem, vitamin deficiencies, etc before starting the treatment. Our center provides a full diet chart and counseling for the proper lifestyle which helps in the overall health of patients.
Kayakalya nature cure center encourages holistic living and emphasizes mind-body balance through meditation, yoga, and therapies as it is very important to manage migraines through dietary and lifestyle changes. Our center offers several treatment options for migraine patients such as botanical medicine, acupuncture, nutritional supplements, etc. Patients reported improvements in their situation after having acupuncture therapies. Some of the yoga sans that provide efficient results in treating migraines are, hastapadasana, setu bandhasana, shishuasana, marjariasana, padmasana, pranayama, and many others.
These yoga sans lessen the effects of migraine attacks and gradually stop them permanently but proper guidance is required as improper posture may lead to several other problems. Migraines are debilitating and traumatic both physically and emotionally. Family and friends’ support is very important. A healthy lifestyle serves as an antidote to this disease. Please visit for consultation and naturopathy treatment at Kayakalya nature cure center, one of the finest naturopathy centers in Udaipur.
