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
Herbs for Headaches 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
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