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Migraine is a type of headache like tension headache, sinus headache etc. It results from specific changes within brain. It's associated with sensitivity to light (sunlight) and noise.

Symptoms. Head pain usually on one side of the head, eye pain sensitivity to light, sound. Nausea, vomiting. In some cases the warning symptoms or an aura prior to the onset of their headache like weakness, flashing of light or blind spot in one eye. 

Trigger factor. Hormonal changes, stress, certain food, strong smell, sound, birth control pills, preservatives, monosodium glutamate, artificial sweetener, chocolate, over sleep, red wine. Dairy products.

Lifestyle changes. Eating healthy foods, exercise, yoga may reduce the attack.

In Ayurveda, Insomnia is known as Anidra. According to the Ayurvedic perspective, the doshas (Ayurvedic humors) responsible for this disease are Tarpak Kapha, Sadhak Pitta or Prana Vata.
Tarpak Kapha is a sub-dosha of Kapha (Water). It nourishes the brain cells and facilitates a good night’s sleep. Imbalance of this dosha causes poor nourishment of brain cells, leading to Insomnia. Sadhak Pitta is a sub-dosha of Pitta (Fire) and is located in the heart. It controls emotions, desires, decisiveness, and spirituality. Its imbalance makes a person demanding and workaholic, thereby leading to situations that may cause lack of sleep. Prana Vata is a sub-dosha of Vata (Air). It is linked to insomnia, worry, anxiety, and problems like depression. Prana Vata makes the nervous system sensitive; this sensitive nervous system coupled with an aggravated Prana Vata lead to insomnia.

In each patient, different combinations of doshas can lead to the disease. The Ayurvedic treatment of Insomnia focuses on balancing the aggravated body energies through herbal medicines as well as customized diet and lifestyle plans. Besides that, relaxation of mind is also important part of the treatment.