Abstract

YOGA-A DISTINCTIVE APPROACH TOWARDS MIGRAINE

*Dr. Ram Kumar Agarwal and Dr. Nitin Pandey

ABSTRACT

Globally, approximately 15% of people are affected by migraines. The headaches tend to start between the ages of 10 and 46 and may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. Until the 1980s, scientists believed that migraines were due to changes in blood vessels within the brain. Today, most believe the attack actually begins in the brain itself and involves various nerve pathways and chemicals in the brain. This has been observed that, migraine attack can be triggered by stress, food, environmental changes, or some other factors. However, the exact chain of events remains unclear. Prevention can be done by avoiding smoking, caffeine and alcohol, exercise regularly, get enough sleep each night and meditation. Common prescribing drugs include: Beta-blockers, Anti-depressants, Anti-convulsants, Calcium channel blockers. But the permanent improvement cannot be achieved. Yoga is an ancient technique that promotes holistic living through a combination of postures and breathing techniques. The best part of that, it is side-effect-free method to fight migraines. Practicing the yoga for a few minutes every day will help your body be ready for the next migraine attack: With the uses of Yogic practices will correct the chemical disturbance in the brain. This will help to complete cure the disease.

Keywords: Migraines, Beta-blockers, Yogic practices.