Table of Contents
CONTENTS Page Number
Abstract 3
Western Interpretation of Migraine Headache 3
Classic Migraine 3
Common Migraine 3
Cluster Migraine 4
Complicated Migraine 4
Abdominal Migraine 4
Basilar Migraine 4
Benign Exertional Migraine 4
Headache Free Migraine 4
Hemiplegic Migraine 4
Menstrual Migraine 5
Ocular Migraine 5
Opthalmoplegic Migraine 5
Status Migrainosus 5
Non-Food Related Triggers 6
Food Related Triggers 7
Allopathic / Pharmaceutical Treatment Options 8
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs 8
Triptans 9
Ergotamine Tartrate 9
Midrin 9
Ayurvedic Interpretation of Migraine Headache 9
Diseases of the head 10
Vata Type Headache 10
Pitta Type Headache 12
Kapha Type Headache 15
Suryavarta Headache 16
Treatments 16
Biofeedback 17
Visualization 17
Meditation / Deep Breathing / Progressive Muscle Relaxation 18
Cervical Correction Device 18
Reflexology 18
Cervical Manipulation and Massage 18
Conclusion 18
References 19
