Read more tips in the articles:
9 Natural Proven Remedies for Migraine – Part 1 and
9 Natural Proven Remedies for Migraine – Part 2
7. Learn Some Relaxation Techniques This Season
Relaxation techniques
We recommend Sudarshan Kriya (SK) – a unique breathing and relaxation technique that has proven effective in treating migraine patients. SK is associated with increased GABA levels, the deficiency of which is linked to migraines and anxiety. It also soothes the nervous system while balancing stress hormones, which account for 80% of migraine cases globally.
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Bhramari pranayama, when practiced before Sudarshan Kriya, releases serotonin and helps with postnatal and menstrual migraines. “It stimulates the upper respiratory tract, which is sensitive during migraine attacks,” adds Dr. Shiksha.
Rajak Rahman, a former journalist who once suffered from chronic migraines, practices Sudarshan Kriya regularly and says it has been a life-changing experience:
“It’s been 13 years since my last migraine attack and my first Sudarshan Kriya,” he shares with a smile.
When practiced regularly and with awareness, SK can help eliminate up to 90% of toxins from the body.
8. Detox Yourself
When you’re unwell, you deserve some pampering. And what’s better than a full-body massage at such times?
Trained therapists at Art of Living centers in India and abroad can help relieve stress. Several Panchakarma treatments, such as Vamana and Virechana, are proven, natural ways to detox the body. Undergoing such a treatment just once a year can significantly improve your overall health.
9. Remove Fear from Your Mind
Have you noticed that sometimes just the fear of a migraine can actually trigger one? Is there a hidden fear in some corner of your consciousness affecting your health?
There are moments when you do things that aren’t healthy and then worry about a “silly headache” all day long. This fear alone becomes the cause. There’s no point in worrying—leave the past behind and just relax. If a headache is inevitable—let go.
These are some basic home remedies we can suggest, but you may need to try different combinations to discover what works best for you. What works for one person may not work for another. Listen to your body—and you’ll discover your ideal routine.
Yes, you can treat your migraines – it’s not a permanent condition!
“I no longer worry about migraines” – Gurudutt Anvekar
Gurudutt Anvekar, a professional graphic designer, spends most of his time in front of a computer screen. Yet he hasn’t had a severe migraine episode in over a month.
“Living with migraines makes you sensitive to light,” says Guru.
“And yet, I can now work longer hours at the computer. The intensity of my headaches has reduced significantly since I started meditating. I used to get migraine attacks every two weeks lasting two to three days.
Now, I get them only once every two months, and they are less intense,” he adds.
“My secret is yoga and meditation. When I do a bit of yoga before meditating, my meditation becomes deeper. And when my meditation is deep, I can truly relax.
Now, I prefer meditation and Sudarshan Kriya over any medication.”
Read more in the continuation of this article –
9 Natural Proven Remedies for Migraine – Part 3
Special thanks to Dr. Shiksha Thakur, Ayurvedic doctor specializing in Nadi Pariksha pulse diagnosis, and Mamta Singh, international author of “Migraines for the Informed Woman: Tips from a Survivor”, and a holistic therapist based in the UK.
