Migraine

WHAT IS MIGRAINE ?

A migraine is a neurological condition characterized by intense, recurrent headaches, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.

TYPES:

• Migraine with Aura (Classic) : Visual or sensory disturbances before headache.
• Migraine without Aura (Common) : No warning signs, most common.
• Chronic Migraine : More than 15 headache days per month.
• Hemiplegic Migraine: Temporary paralysis on one side of the body.
• Retinal Migraine: Vision loss in one eye.

CAUSES:

• Hormonal changes
• Stress, anxiety
• Certain foods (cheese, wine, chocolate)
• Sleep disturbances
• Environmental factors (light, noise)
• Genetics

SYMPTOMS:

• Throbbing/pulsating headache
• Nausea, vomiting
• Visual disturbances (auras)
• Sensitivity to light/sound
• Fatigue, neck stiffness

HOW CAN NIRVANA HELP YOU TREAT MIGRAINE:

We design a holistic treatment protocol that focuses upon overall healing of your body, your treatment plan can consist of

• Hydrotherapy:

• Cold compresses on head/neck
• Foot baths to draw blood from head

• Diet:

• Avoid triggers: caffeine, alcohol, processed foods
• Anti-inflammatory diet: ginger, turmeric, leafy greens
• Stay hydrated

• Yoga:

• ASANA : Balasana (Child’s Pose), Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall)
• PRANAYAMA : Anulom Vilom (Alternate nostril), Bhramari

• Acupuncture:

• Stimulates pressure points to relieve headache intensity/frequency