Migraines are far more than a normal headache. Those affected experience recurring attacks of pain, often accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light, and extreme exhaustion. While conventional medicine usually treats them with painkillers, from an Ayurvedic perspective, they are a complex regulatory problem – physical, mental, and emotional . Here, we'll show you how European Ayurveda® can help you with migraines.
Understanding migraines – and finding lasting relief with European Ayurveda®
At the Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof, our experts Dr. Alaettin Sinop, Ayurvedic physicians Sharma Gaurav, and Deepa Naik get to the bottom of migraines – drawing on the in-depth knowledge of European Ayurveda® . The treatments address the root causes of pain: the nervous system, digestion, and mental balance .
Migraine triggers from an Ayurvedic perspective
From the perspective of Ayurvedic teachings, migraines can have various causes, including lifestyle and psychological conditions. They occur when the doshas are imbalanced :
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Ayurveda for migraines: 5 tips against headaches
With a holistic approach and the inclusion of the three doshas, Ayurvedic medicine focuses on natural treatment. Learn how Ayurveda helps with migraines in this article.
3 Ayurvedic therapeutic approaches in European Ayurveda®
European Ayurveda® takes a holistic approach that positively changes your lifestyle and thus addresses the root causes of migraines . The goal is to help you find your inner self and regain mental and physical balance.
Ayurveda specialist Deepa Naik : "Many migraine patients live beyond their limits. We help them create inner space again."
1. Relief & Harmonization
Relieving stress and harmonizing the body is a first step toward sustainably controlling migraine attacks. Dietary changes and improving digestion are often important. This can help eliminate metabolic residues (ama) that promote disease, and you'll feel better physically.
European Ayurveda® therefore recommends:
- Light, type-appropriate nutrition
- Elimination ( Ayurvedic detox ) and intestinal care
- Herbs like Brahmi , Tripha la
2. Calming the nervous system
The next step involves exercises and treatments that calm the nervous system and contribute to effective stress management . The following approaches are particularly helpful for stress-related migraine symptoms:
- Applications such as Shirodhara (forehead pouring with warm oil)
- Breathing exercises ( Nadi Shodhana )
- Yoga & meditation for stress management
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3. Mental detoxification (Mind Detox)
Emotional baggage can also contribute to migraines . Therefore, the following exercises and therapies are important components of a holistic and natural treatment for migraines and headaches in Ayurveda:
- Reflection exercises
- Journaling & Mindfulness
- Emotional support from the medical team at Sonnhof
Migraine: What can you do about it in everyday life?
Even simple daily routines can help you find balance and rhythm. You'll see – these measures can also reduce or even eliminate your migraine attacks over time.
- Fixed eating and sleeping times
- Less screen time in the evening
- No coffee on an empty stomach
- 10 minutes of Pranayama daily
- Herbal tea made from Brahmi, lavender and fennel
Conclusion: Understanding migraines and treating them holistically
Migraines can't simply be dismissed—they require understanding. The European Ayurveda® method offers a holistic approach to sustainably relieving pain and strengthening self-regulation .
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