Migraine
Mental & Nervous
Vata and pitta in head channels causing intense one-sided headache with sensitivity.
Affects millions globally · Mental & Nervous condition · Ashtanga Hridayam
Root dosha
Vata-Pitta
Why lifestyle matters
Root causes: (1) Vata-pitta aggravation in shiras (head channels) (2) Excess exposure to sun, wind, bright light — pitta and vata triggers (3) Skipping meals — vata aggravation from hunger
Daily habits
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Daily Practice 1
Daily Brahmi oil head massage — reduces vata in scalp and brain channels
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Daily Practice 2
Wear sunglasses and head cover outdoors — pitta protection
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Daily Practice 3
Sleep at same time daily — irregular sleep is primary vata trigger
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Daily Practice 4
Nasya (Anu taila) every morning — most important preventive measure
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Daily Practice 5
Reduce screen time and bright light exposure in evenings