Mapping The Course to Migraine Relief For Good Health And Wellness
Persistent, chronic (long-lasting) headaches can be daunting. This can be accompanied by other symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and increased sensitivity to light and sound, making you more vulnerable. If frequent headaches bother you and negatively impact your quality of life, consult Dr. Kaushal Deep Singh in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh for further evaluation and management.
- Throbbing or pulsing pain in the head
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sensitivity to light, sound, and smell
- Confusion
- Blurred vision
- Mood changes
- Fatigue
- Stiff neck
- Frequent urination
- Stress or anxiety
- Hormone changes
- Hunger or dehydration
- Barometric pressure changes
- Sleeping too much or not enough
- Certain foods or food additives
- Light
- Caffeine
- Certain sounds
- Frequent headache medication use
Home remedies for migraine are alternate management methods that include
- Resting in a quiet, dark, cool room
- Applying a cold compress to your forehead or neck
- Scalp massage
- Yoga
- Meditating
Headache is a general form to describe head pain, a common migraine symptom. But not all headaches are migraines. At the same time, migraine is a brain disease accompanied by a collection of other symptoms apart from headache.
Inculcating good and healthy lifestyle habits can help manage and even prevent migraine symptoms to a certain extent. These include:
- A healthy well-balanced, three-round meal per day
- Adequate hydration
- Quality sleep to 6 to 8 hours
- Regular low-intensity exercise like brisk walking, jogging, cycling or swimming
Minimising stress with Yoga, Medication, or seeing a therapist.
There are a few alternative therapies that help treat migraine headaches such as yoga, acupuncture, acupressure, and herbal treatment. However, always discuss these options with your doctor before proceeding.
Biofeedback is an alternative method that utilizes special equipment to monitor your body’s physical responses like BP, heart rate, muscle tension, and brain activity.