Serious migraine problem. I am having headache all the time. I am not able contract on my work dur to this. Any definite medication.

Question

Dear lybrate-user,
The food items that are known to trigger migraine are:
*Beer, wine and ?hot? liquor.
*Caffeine in coffee, tea, and cola drinks and some over-the-counter medicines.
*Dairy products such as ice-cream, milk, curd, cheese, butter and milk cream.
*Fermented foods, such as dosa and pickled foods.
*Processed meats.
*Chinese food containing monosodium glutamate (MSG).
*Saccharin in diet foods or diet drinks.
*Onions and beans.
*Yeast-containing products, such as fresh breads and doughnuts.
*Nuts and peanuts.
*Spread your workload evenly during the day to avoid highs and lows of stress at work or at home.
*Do not sleep excessively, especially during Sunday mornings and holidays.
*Do not get too tired.
*Eat at regular times, and do not skip meals.
*Do not eat or drink anything, you think brings on a headache.
*Limit the amount of tea, coffee and painkillers you use.
*Watch your posture. Try to keep your neck straight.
*Keep your muscles relaxed when you are not physically active. Try not to frown or tighten your jaw.
*Restrict your physical activities in hot weather.

Santosh Rayabagi · Accepted Answer

Dear lybrate-user,
The food items that are known to trigger migraine are:
*Beer, wine and ?hot? liquor.
*Caffeine in coffee, tea, and cola drinks and some over-the-counter medicines.
*Dairy products such as ice-cream, milk, curd, cheese, butter and milk cream.
*Fermented foods, such as dosa and pickled foods.
*Processed meats.
*Chinese food containing monosodium glutamate (MSG).
*Saccharin in diet foods or diet drinks.
*Onions and beans.
*Yeast-containing products, such as fresh breads and doughnuts.
*Nuts and peanuts.
*Spread your workload evenly during the day to avoid highs and lows of stress at work or at home.
*Do not sleep excessively, especially during Sunday mornings and holidays.
*Do not get too tired.
*Eat at regular times, and do not skip meals.
*Do not eat or drink anything, you think brings on a headache.
*Limit the amount of tea, coffee and painkillers you use.
*Watch your posture. Try to keep your neck straight.
*Keep your muscles relaxed when you are not physically active. Try not to frown or tighten your jaw.
*Restrict your physical activities in hot weather.

Ruchi Gulati · Answer

Migraine is treatable with ayurveda. Medications vary according to your bodily temperament or prakriti. Avoid trigger factors and keep good digestion as ayurveda believes digestive system is the source. Dietary modifications, ayurvedic medicines and ayurvedic therapies like shirodhara are used in treatment of migraine.