Migraine

Homoeopathic treatment of headaches   comprises of   controlling the pain and other symptoms during  acute episodes and the long term  treatment with constitutional remedy  to  reduce the  frequency and intensity of acute episodes till it is finally cured .

Lifestyle changes, healthy balanced diet, regular exercises, maintaining sleep routine, breathing exercises , relaxation techniques and meditation has proven to be improving both frequency and intensity of headaches.

Migraines can be controlled to a great extent just by effective stress control . stress is the single major trigger for migraine . In today’s modern world we cannot avoid stress, but we can definitely keep it under control and reduce its ill effects on our bodies .

During physical activity, your body releases certain chemicals called endorphins that block pain signals to your brain. With high endorphin levels, we feel less pain and fewer negative effects of stress. Exercising too vigorously can trigger migraines. Start light. If you are too pressurized by work just take a walk or do some stretches. Neck movements and stretches will help you to relax. Practice YOGA regularly. Yoga helps to tone up the body as well as the mind.

Meditation is a self-directed practice for relaxing the body and calming the mind. Practicing meditation regularly can increase the number of endorphins released in your body. This helps to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, pains, fatigue, irritability, etc and leads to better mental and physical well-being. During the past several decades, meditation has been further explored as a way of reducing stress on both the mind and body.

Deep breathing from your diaphragm can help you relax. Focus on inhaling and exhaling slowly and deeply for at least 10 to 15 mins daily. Pranayama improves oxygenation of all the cells and thus helps boost up immunity, get rid of toxins, relaxing the body, alleviate pain and lead to a healthier mind and body.

Stay positive. Enjoy yourself. Find time to do something you enjoy for at least 15 minutes every day. It could be playing a game, having coffee with a friend or pursuing a hobby. Doing something you enjoy is a natural way to combat stress.spend some time with nature . Take few minutes in the morning to plan your day. It will save you a lot of time. Reduce the use of electronic gadgets and mobiles .

Migraines may keep you from falling asleep or wake you up at night. Likewise, migraines are often triggered by a poor night’s sleep. So establish regular sleep hours – even on weekends. Siesta during the day is ok but more sleep in the daytime may interfere with night’s sleep, try to relax before going to sleep. Meditation and deep breathing help to relax. Avoid mobiles, i-pads, TV, laptops, or any other electronic gadgets 2 hours before sleep. Keep all the electronic gadgets away from your bed.