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Dear Sri Raman Sachdeva,

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Since my brother Swamy expressed his desire to post a reply in the Group, I take

the liberty of giving some information in general.

Migraine Headache

Migraine Headaches are paroxysmal ailments that are accompanied by a severe

headache. The headache normally occurs on one side of the head. Migraine is

associated with disorders of digestion, liver, and sight. Migraine headaches

occur sometimes due to great mental tension and stress. Migraine headache

patients are typically smart, inflexible, disciplined. Sudden migraine attacks

may occur due to overworked muscles in the head and neck and due to continuous

stress. The blood flow drops because these tight muscles squeeze the arteries.

When the person suddenly relaxes these tight muscles expand and stretch the

blood vessel walls. The blood pumped with each heartbeat then pushes the vessels

further causing immense pain. More information on regular headaches

Migraine headache Symptoms

Pain on one side of the head

Migraine headaches have a certain pattern: Normally, the pain is on only one

side of the head and often starts from behind the eye. The migraine attack is

concentrated on the left side on one occasion and on another you have a headache

on the right side.

A short period of depression, irritability and loss of appetite

Migraines and depression are sometimes related in some persons. The affected

person may have a period of depression prior to a migraine attack. Migraine

headaches also are sometimes preceded loss of appetite and irritability.

Migraine attacks may occur every day in some people or may occur with a week¢s

gap or a month or may be over a year. There is no predictable migraine attack

cycle that has been established yet.

Pounding pain, nausea, and vomiting

Symptoms of migraines include pounding pain, nausea and vomiting. You can feel

the blood pulsating through the affected side of the head.

Numbness or weakness in an arm or leg, or on one side of the face

Migraine pain may be preceded by numbness and weakness or an arm or a leg. The

eye may start paining or one side of the face gets numb prior to a migraine

headache. In some cases the entire face and tongue may get numb making the

speech slurry. Digestive problems are experienced sometimes as the headache

develops.

Common Migraine (without aura) symptoms

Irritability, laziness, stiff neck, yawning are signs of common migraine

(migraine without aura). Confused thinking, weakness, difficulty in

concentrating are some other signs.

Classical Migraine with aura symptoms

Migraines with aura may have all the symptoms of those without the aura. But has

one additional symptom: a visual C shaped aura. A C shaped arc of flashing

lights with the center as gray or blind and the colored lights at the end of the

C. This migraine aura starts as a small dot and expands in about 30 minutes.

Menstrual Migraine: Menstruation in women

Menstruation in women is also one of the important cause of migraine headache.

Commonly known as menstrual migraine, this usually abates after menopause.

What causes the misery of migraine pain?

Migraines differ from ordinary headaches - usually caused by muscle tension at

the back of your head and neck - because they result from changes in the blood

vessels supplying your brain instead. Whilst the exact cause of migraines

remains unclear, most researchers believe that an attack involves the

constriction of the arteries in your brain followed by their over-dilation

(widening). This may be the result of inflammation of blood vessels in the

tissues that surround your brain.

This inflammation in the brain triggers nerve endings to release a flurry of

neurotransmitters, sending chemical messages of pain throughout your body.. One

well-known neurotransmitter involved in migraines is serotonin, an

overproduction of which can which cause the blood vessels in the brain to widen

which, in turn, stimulates pain receptors in the brain.

Conventional treatments are unable to prevent the problem

It is generally recommend one of two treatment approaches for migraines.

The first involves the use of painkillers, such as paracetamol, codeine,

aspirin, ibuprofen and diclofenac. The problem with these drugs is that they are

unable to treat the underlying problem or prevent the incidence of migraine

attacks. All they are able to do is temporarily alleviate symptoms, although

they are not always strong enough to reduce migraine pain effectively. Even if

they do succeed in relieving pain for a while, some patients become immune to

their actions following long-term use.

Another drawback to painkillers is that they can cause side effects, such as

nausea (which can make migraine-related nausea worse), drowsiness, indigestion

and constipation.

The second treatment approach involves medication that is taken at the onset of

an attack, which helps bring it to an end by regulating the widening of the

arteries and the activity of serotonin in the brain. Examples of these types of

drugs include Sumatriptan (Imigran) and Zolmitriptan (Zomig). However, they are

not recommended for long-term use and can cause unpleasant side effects,

including drowsiness, slow heartbeat and dry mouth.

Many foods are strongly implicated in precipitating an attack. For this reason

you may find it beneficial to consult a nutritionist to help identify and

correct any food sensitivities that could be triggering your attacks. In

addition, the following natural measures can help prevent as well as reduce the

severity of migraines:

1. A low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet. Many migraine sufferers report

experiencing an attack shortly after eating too much sugary food (Headache Quart

1997, 8(4):319-329). In addition to sweets and sugar, refined carbohydrates also

cause your blood sugar levels to quickly rise. This interferes with the normal

actions of various neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, which are implicated in

causing migraines and can prolong the length of an attack.

The good news is that by consuming more 'healthy' fats in your diet - such as

olive oil, flaxseed oil, and oily fish like mackerel, sardines and halibut -

your levels of omega 3 fatty acids that are present in these foods are given a

much-needed boost. Omega 3s possess excellent anti-inflammatory properties and

have been shown to be particularly effective in reducing the inflammation of the

nerves and arteries in the brain, thereby greatly lessening the severity of a

migraine attack (American Druggist 1997, 214 (7):52-53).

2. Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) is an extremely popular herbal remedy in

Germany, where it is widely used as a preventative for migraines. Fortunately

the rest of Europe now finally seems to be catching on to its remarkable range

of actions in this area - research has shown that it not only helps prevent

attacks but can also ease migraine pain.

It works by inhibiting toxic chemicals called leukotrienes, which are released

during the inflammatory process. It has also been found to help regulate the

degree of widening that takes place in the arteries of the brain (Forsch Kompl

Klass 2003, 10(1):41-44). The recommended dosage is one 50mg standardised

butterbur extract capsule taken twice a day with meals.

3. B Vitamins are also beneficial for warding off migraines. In particular,

vitamins B2, B3 and B6 help prevent vasoconstriction (narrowing of the arteries)

and also inhibit blood platelet clumping which can occur during an attack

(Cephalalgia 1994,14(5):328-329). To benefit take a vitamin B complex supplement

once a day.

4. Magnesium. Migraines have been linked to a deficiency in this mineral.

Magnesium is important because it takes part in the transmission of chemical

messages from the brain to the arteries and helps control the degree of arterial

dilatation (widening). Several hospitals in Canada and Germany now use magnesium

supplements as a standard treatment for migraines, although it is also effective

as a preventative. The dose is 200mg of magnesium citrate capsules taken twice a

day.

5. Feverfew (Tanacetym parthenium). Researchers working at the Department of

Neurology, University of Essen, in Germany, studied the effects of feverfew on a

group of 147 migraine sufferers. At the end of the four-week study, the

researchers found that the patients taking feverfew experienced a significant

reduction in the frequency and severity of their migraines compared to those in

the placebo group. Not only were those but pain, nausea, vomiting and

sensitivity to light also significantly reduced following treatment with

feverfew (Cephalalgia 2002, 22(7):523-532).

Some Home Remedies suggested by users

Fasting on orange juice and water

Cleansing the body of toxins is important for effective treatment of migraine

headache. Fast for 2-3 days on orange juice and water. Alternatively fast on

juices of carrot, celery or cucumber.

Avoid foods like white flour products, sugar, tinned or preserved foods, etc

To prevent migraine avoid or reduce white flour products, sugar, confectionery,

rich cakes, pastries, sweets, refined cereals, greasy foods, tinned or preserved

foods, pickles, condiments and sauces.

All-fruit diet: 3-4 fruit based meals for about 2-3 days after the juice diet

could help relieve some of the migraine pain.

Well-balanced diet of seeds, nuts etc.

Adopt a well-balanced diet consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables and

fruits.

Include milk, yoghurt, buttermilk, vegetable oils, and honey.

All fruit diet for a couple of days each month can keep your body cleansed as a

migraine therapy.

Eat frequent small meals; copious drinking of water is essential.

Drink water regularly and in good quantity. Eat frequent smaller meals than

lesser large meals. This helps your digestion process.

Other migraine treatment

Take warm-water enema to cleanse bowels

Cleanse the bowels by taking warm water enema during the fruit juice diet.

Hot bath, cold compress applied to head

A hot foot bath, fomentation over the stomach and spine, cold compress applied

to the head, and towels wrung out of very hot water and frequently applied to

the neck will go a long way in relieving migraine headaches.

Plenty of exercise and walk in fresh air is essential

Exercise regularly and frequent fresh air walks help relieve migraine tension.

The above all is either from the journals or from the experience gained in

regular practice.  As such this may be taken for general information. 

Please do not fail to see the neurologist for check up and treatment.

With love and regards,

Sastry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear Sir ,

Please do the favour for the migraine remedies and healing ???????????/

 

Thanks a LOT ,

Raman Sachdeva

 

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Thanks.

 

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