10 Fool-Proof Natural Remedies for Migraine Headache

Migraine headache which tends to relapse after varied intervals, and also the general headache sufferers may find appreciable relief using the Natural remedies of Ayurveda, Naturopathy and Yoga. 

 

                Natural Remedies for Migraine Headache

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  1. Head Oil Massage

The ancient therapeutic science of Ayurveda suggests keeping the scalp dabbed with hair oil and also going in for steam inhalation.

 

2. Medicated Oil Usage

Anu Tailam or the Shad Bindu Tailam (oil) is effective medicated oil which is advised for nasal inhalation for relieving migraine headache.

 

3. Hot Poultice

Other than this, the herb of Ajawain or the Bishop’s weed may be roasted and used as a hot poultice over the head region. This is beneficial for headache that results for vitiation of Vata and Kapha doshas.

 

4. Steam Inhalation

Tulsi or the Holy basil is another effective herb that can be pounded and mixed into water. This is then heated and used for steam inhalation.

 

5. Nasya Karma

Nasya karma is one of the Ayurveda Panchkarma treatments which is regarded as best procedure for treating pain in the head region. This is much beneficial for ailments like chronic headaches, sinusitis and migraine headaches.

 

6. Ayurveda Detox Remedies

Ayurvedic Remedies for Detoxification provide great help in relieving the migraine headache and generally all sort of headaches. This includes following –

  1. Ayurvedic diet regime,
  2. Ayurvedic herbs
  3. and home remedies,
  4. Ayurvedic treatments for stress management,
  5. oil pulling techniques
  6. and Ayurvedic Panchkarma treatments. 

 

7. Yoga And Pranayama

The deep breathing techniques or Pranayama as well as some Yoga therapies (particularly Yoga Nidra) provide good assistance in migraine headaches.

 

8. Naturopathy Recommendations

Naturopathy suggests reasonable fasting mainly on fresh vegetable juice of carrot, beetroot, cabbage etc.

 

9. Water Therapy

Other than this, some natural treatments of water therapies which are also suggested for revealing migraine headaches. These include – 

 

 

10. Ghee

Nasal drops of ghee (Clarified butter) are to be put in each nostril once or twice daily. This helps in easing the malady of migraine headache.

 

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Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.

 

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