Dr. Ranjana Pawar

Migraine in Ayurveda  is known as Anantavarta,  while headache as Shirashula. There are many forms of headache and  migraine is  one of its predominant types. Migraine is a neurological disorder i,e. it is caused in the nervous system of the body. Symptoms: Migraine is characterized by convulsions, painful and recurring in nature. Headache affects one half of the head, from moderate to severe. Extreme case symptoms are nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, sound and smell. Person may  not experience any headache between two bouts, but can experience nose congestion and head heaviness. Causes: Migraines are caused due to mixture of environmental and genetic factors. The primary cause are excessive tension, anxiety and worry. The abrupt cause is due to prolonged exposure of crown to extreme climates. A list of the common triggering factors for migraine is given below. ACTIVITIES: Psychological- stress, anger, depression and conflict. Excessive relaxati