Introduction to Migraines. So today we are gonna  talk about migraines. Migraines can  be affect more than 15% of the people, with women  are mostly affected as compare to  men. And  Now most of the  people  tell you that a migraine is a burden or  headache, and that theory is true.

It does result in terrible head pain

It does result in terrible head pain. However, those who actually get migraines will probably tell you there’s a little bit more to it than just simply a headache. So we’re going to get into exactly what a migraine is, learn that it’s actually made up of multiple phases.

And this will help us to understand the symptoms

And this will help us to understand the symptoms and even potential triggers that people can try to avoid in order to reduce their risk of getting migraines. And of course, we’re obviously going to use some anatomical awesomeness to help us describe these migraines. So let  do it..

Phase 1: The cautionary Phase & Hypothalamus

Phase 1: The cautionary Phase & Hypothalamus. So, let  start with the description of a migraine. A migraine is a complicated  neurological disrupt  that can be split into 4 different phases. And so we are going to go through  each one of these phases.

Because it will help explain why people experience the many different symptoms of a migraine

Because it will help explain why people experience the many different symptoms of a migraine, which will also show us that this is more than just a basic headache. The first phase of a migraine is called the pre-monitory phase. This can start up to 72 hours before the actual headache even starts.

People can experience symptoms like fatigue

People may undergo from symptoms like fatigue, photophobia, which is light preceptiveness,aggression,  sometimes even it  feel concave . They can also take note that they may  be yawning  more and have food desire and even having  repulsiveness in different  muscles, especially the muscles of the neck.

What is actually initiating or causing this pre-monitory phase?

And so the next question might be, what is actually initiating or causing this pre-monitory phase? Well  it is accepted that this is in part due to an modification  in homeostasis. And if you speak  about homeostasis, or care  the body in balance and equilibrium.

The hypothalamus is find in the central core of the brain

You have to talk about that wonderful structure called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is find  in the main core of the brain right underneath my probe here. And here are some other familiar structures, like the pituitary gland here.

The hypothalamus is involved with maintaining homeostasis throughout the body

Here’s the brain stem, and even this beautiful cerebellum over here. But the hypothalamus is complex with maintaining homeostasis across  the body. But how does it do this?

The hypothalamus is the principal autonomic center of the brain

Well, for one, the hypothalamus is the principal autonomic center of the brain. And if you haven’t heard of the autonomic division of the nervous system before, this is the part of the nervous system that controls unconscious processes.

Regulating food cravings and regulating body temperature

Like it controls things automatically so you don’t have to think about it. And the hypothalamus, being the principal autonomic center of the brain, controls many of these processes such as regulating certain behaviors, regulating food cravings.

The hypothalamus also releases its own hormones

So thirst and hunger mechanisms, and even gets involved in regulating body temperature and the circadian rhythm. The hypothalamus also releases its own hormones and regulates the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.

Women are a little bit more affected with migraines than men

And this is probably why women are a little bit more affected with migraines than men due to the greater fluctuations in hormone release with the menstrual cycle. So if we kind of just take a step back.

Alterations in homeostatic controls

And we compare the functions of the hypothalamus with some of the pre-monitory symptoms like fatigue, behavioral changes, food cravings, etc. You can see how this relationship between alterations in homeostatic controls could result in these various symptoms.

Potential migraine triggers

So is there anything that a person could do during this pre-monitory phase or before that could influence their risk of getting a migraine? And the answer is yes. The data have shown that people with migraines.

Their brains tend to be a little bit more sensitive to certain stimuli

Their brains tend to be a little bit more sensitive to certain stimuli. And they have gathered a whole bunch of data on certain environmental stimuli that could be potential migraine triggers.

Emotional stress, hormones, not eating, weather

Some of these triggers are emotional stress, hormones, not eating, weather, sleep disturbances, even certain smells or odors, neck pain, alcohol, bright lights, smoke, certain types of food.

Only 5% of people reported that sex was a possible trigger

Even exercise, and even sexual activity. That last one was admittedly kind of a bummer, but luckily that list is from most common to least common. In the study that we’re referencing here.

Start treatment before the headache even starts

Only 5% of people reported that sex was a possible trigger. So you can all probably still participate in safe consensual activities. But moving on.

The outcomes are much better

So why do we care about all of this information during the pre-monitory phase? Well, remember it can start up to 72 hours prior to the actual headache. And if you can get out ahead.

Track the previous 3 days

And start treatment before the headache even starts, the outcomes are much better. So when migraine patients come into the clinic with me, I’ll ask them if they can trace or track the previous 3 days.

Phase 2: The Aura Phase & Cortical Spreading Depression

Phase 2: The Aura Phase & Cortical Spreading Depression. The next phase of a migraine is the aura phase. Only about one-third of people with migraines experience this phase.

A fully reversible neurological symptom

But what is an actual aura? Well, an aura is a fully reversible neurological symptom that precedes or sometimes even accompanies the actual headache.

The first and most common is the visual aura

The first and most common is the visual aura, which is spotted or blurred vision. Sometimes people will have little zigzag lines that’ll come into their visual field.

Phase 3: The Headache Phase & Trigeminal Nerve Activation

Phase 3: The Headache or we can say it burden is Phase & Trigeminal Nerve Activation. And now on to the 3rd  stand  of a migraine, which is the real  headache phase.

A pulsatile throbbing pain

Now  this burden  is poetry by a pulsatile throbbing ache  that leans to be unilateral or one-sided. Some of the  people will get it on both sides of the head,as on full head .

Nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and phonophobia

Now  lot of people will may be experienced from nausea, vomiting, photophobia, which is again  light preceptiveness, phonophobia, sound preceptiveness, and even some people get sensitive to smells.

Sensitization typically goes away

And the reason for this is something called sensitization. But luckily, this sensitization typically goes away over the next day.

a migraine is a throbbing ache

a migraine is a throbbing ache on one side or both the sides of your head you may have nausea headache or vomiting and sensitivity towards sounds and lights the pain is excruciating to the point that it becomes unbearable this discomfort should be taken seriously and treated promptly otherwise it may continue longer for a day or two it can affect people of all ages it can indicate sign of tension distress and even a neurological problem so here are few remedies that can aid in the treatment of migraine

decoction

1 decoction-herbs containing anti inflammatory and pain relieving effects should be useddecoction of these herbs is a good waytake a glass of water in a vessel and add few neem leaves one or two amla and small little piece of grated ginger and a pinch of turmeric boil all these ingredients to make a concentrated liquid and drink warm this herbal decoction will give instant relief to the migraine problem

oil

2 oil peppermint and lavender oil has a calming effect it helps in migraine pain nausea and light sensitivity massage the oil into your forehead and temples lavender oil should always be inhaled even to ease discomfort you should also use sesame oil on your head and massage that oil gently taking a round and round movement with the tip of your fingers to relax yourself

magnesium rich diet

3 magnesium rich diet low magnesium diet can cause headache because of narrowing or constricting blood vessels in the brain therefore people with deficiency of magnesium in their body should be having more migraine attacks then others magnesium aides in the blocking of brain signals these are the signals that induces migraine with aura as well the vision also changes thus consume a diet rich in magnesium such as almonds sesame seeds sunflower seeds oats banana figs leafy vegetables black beans and lentils

yoga techniques

4 yoga techniques-yoga techniques are really very effective to overcome migraine problem here are few techniques asanas-yoga can help relaxing the nerves and quieting the mind here are few asanas you should practice daily to avoid migraine these are hastapadasana yog mudra setu bandhasana bhujangasana and balasana these asanas improve circulation and increase blood flow to the brain second a good relaxation practice shavasana it is very important to relax in order to get relief from migraine pain practice shavasana master this art of relaxation shavasana daily every 3 hours to get a good relief from migraine this would really calm your mind and body it aids in the relaxation of the nervous