Migraine

What is Migraine headache???

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A migraine headache is a form of vascular headache. Migraine headache is caused by enlargement of blood vessels that causes the release of chemicals from nerve fibers that coil around the large arteries of the brain. Enlargement of these blood vessels stretches the nerves that coil around them and causes the nerves to release chemicals. The chemicals cause inflammation, pain, and further enlargement of the artery. The increasing enlargement of the arteries magnifies the pain.or in simple word you can say Migraines are due to changes in the brain and surrounding blood vessels.

Most people who suffer from migraines get headaches that can be quite severe. A migraine headache is usually an intense, throbbing pain on one, or sometimes, both sides of the head. Most people with migraine headache feel the pain in the temples or behind one eye or ear, although any part of the head can be involved. Besides pain, migraine also can cause nausea and vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. Some people also may see spots or flashing lights or have a temporary loss of vision.

Migraine can occur any time of the day, though it often starts in the morning. The pain can last a few hours or up to one or two days. Some people get migraines once or twice a week. Others, only once or twice a year. Most of the time, migraines are not a threat to your overall health. But migraine attacks can interfere with your day-to-day life.

Yoga for migraine headache

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How to cure migraine naturally

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Migraine relief diet

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Fasting on orange juice and water
Cleansing the body of toxins is important for effective treatment of migraine headache. Fast for 2-3 days on orange juice and water. Alternatively, fast on juices of carrot, celery or cucumber.

Avoid foods like white flour products, sugar, tinned or preserved foods, etc
To prevent migraine avoid or reduce white flour products, sugar, confectionery, rich cakes, pastries, sweets, refined cereals, greasy foods, tinned or preserved foods, pickles, condiments and sauces.

All-fruit diet
3-4 fruit based meals for about 2-3 days after the juice diet could help relieve some of the migraine pain.

Well-balanced diet of seeds, nuts etc.
Adopt a well-balanced diet consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables and fruits.
Include milk, yoghurt, buttermilk, vegetable oils, and honey.
All fruit diet for a couple of days each month can keep your body cleansed as a migraine therapy.

Eat frequent small meals, Copious drinking of water is essential.
Drink water regularly and in good quantity. Eat frequent smaller meals than lesser large meals. This help your digestion process.

Take warm-water enema to cleanse bowels
Cleanse the bowels by taking warm water enema during the fruit juice diet.

Hot bath, cold compress applied to head
A hot foot bath, fomentation over the stomach and spine, cold compress applied to the head, and towels wrung out of very hot water and frequently applied to the neck will go a long way in relieving migraine headaches.

Plenty of exercise and walk in fresh air is essential
Exercise regularly and frequent fresh air walks help relieve migraine tension.

Some More Herbal Remedies for migraines headaches

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Migraine relief using Grapes
Migraine relief can be obtained from the juice of ripe grapes and is an effective home remedy. Grind fresh ripe grapes and drink without adding any water.

Migraine relief using Niacin
Niacin has proved helpful in relieving migraine pain. Valuable sources of this vitamin are yeast, whole wheat, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, nuts, sunflower seeds, liver and fish. Vitamin I complex tablets containing 100 mg of niacin can be taken for migraine treatment.

Relieving Migraine using Cabbage Leaf Compress
Cabbage leaf compress can help relieve the pain of a migraine headache. Crush a few cabbage leaves, place in a cloth and apply on the forehead for extended period of time. Use fresh leaves when the compressed leaves dry out.

Migraine treatment using Lemon Crust
Lemon crusts can cure migraine. Grind lemon crust and apply as a paste on the forehead. Migraine cures using this remedy has been found very effective and long lasting by many.

Natural Migraine headache treatment using Vegetable Juices
Carrot juice combined with spinach, beet and cucumber juices are good for migraine treatment. Use on the 2 following mixtures as migraine therapy:
1: Mix 200 ml of spinach juice with 300 ml of carrot juice.
2: Mix 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices with 300 ml of carrot juice.

Migraine Aura

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About 15% of migraine sufferers have a warning that the headache is coming on. They experience a change in brain function called an aura. It is usually a visual symptom, such as an arc of sparkling (scintillating) zig-zag lines or a blotting out of vision or both. But any other brain-related symptom may occur, such as numbness of one side of the face and hand, weakness, unsteadiness, or altered consciousness. In past years these symptoms were thought to be caused by spasm of blood vessels supplying parts of the brain, and the headache was thought to be due to subsequent expansion (dilation) of blood vessels in the head. We now know that it is not that simple.

Headache follows certain changes that take place in the nerves to the major blood vessels in the head. The aura is due to changes that take place in the cortex, the outer layer of the brain.

The nerve cells of the brain are always active. This can be seen by the electrical activity they generate on the electroencephalogram (EEG). In experiments with animals, the EEG shows a depression (lowering) of nerve cell activity below a spot on the cortex of the brain that has been stimulated. Surrounding the area of depressed activity is a zone in which nerve cells have become hyperactive. It's thought that a similar pattern of decreased and increased nerve cell activity occurs in the brain of a person with migraine, following the stimulus of a migraine "trigger."

When the activity of nerve cells is depressed, there is impairment of function in the part of the body controlled by these cells. For example, there may be a loss of vision or of strength. Increased activity of brain nerve cells may result in flashing lights or tingling in the face and hand. In the experiments with animals, the depression of nerve cell activity slowly spreads beyond the initial spot of stimulation. This phenomenon is called spreading depression. It is preceded by a wave of increased nerve cell activity.

This slowly spreading depression of nerve cell activity is believed to account for the pattern of development of the typical aura. In the migraine aura, symptoms build up gradually and move slowly from one visual region or one part of the body to another. For example, the migraine aura sufferer may first notice a black spot in the field of vision. This black spot is often surrounded by flashing lights or bright zig-zag lines. The size of the black spot gradually enlarges over a period of minutes. The combination of loss of vision (negative symptoms) with flashing lights or zig-zag lines (positive symptoms) is a typical and distinctive feature of migraine aura. The negative symptom (blacking out of vision) is due to depressed nerve activity; the positive visual symptoms are due to the zone of hyperactive nerve cells. In contrast, a sudden shutting off of blood supply to the brain (as might occur with a blood clot) causes a sudden loss of function. In this case, there is no gradual "march" of visual symptoms or numbness, and positive visual symptoms do not occur.

What starts this sequence of events that leads to the aura and headache? The answers to that question are not fully understood. We do know that migraine sufferers have an inborn susceptibility to factors that normally do not trigger headaches. In people with migraine, changes in body chemistry, such as menstruation, certain foods, and dozens of environmental influences, such as a change in weather, may trigger an attack.

These internal or external events stimulate different nerves of the brain, and these nerves relay the stimuli to one or more nerve centers in the brain stem, the lower portion of the brain that connects with the spinal cord. From these brain stem centers, another set of nerve impulses are sent to the cortex of the brain, causing the aura. The sequence of biochemical events that results in the headache may also begin in these brain stem centers.

Migraine Treatment

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Although there is no cure for migraines, you can often reduce and possibly prevent some migraines. Drugs are available to prevent or treat migraines. There is some evidence that taking aspirin along with a drug that helps with nausea, such as metoclopramide (for example, Reglan), may help reduce migraine symptoms. 4

You may also reduce the number of migraines you have by identifying and avoiding triggers that lead to migraines, such as drinking red wine or getting too much or too little sleep.

Initial treatment
At first you may use pain relievers that you can buy without a prescription, such as acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol), and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium, to reduce migraine symptoms. Some doctors recommend that you first try an NSAID to see whether it reduces pain before trying abortive or preventive drugs, which may have more side effects. 5

Initial treatment depends on how severe your migraine attacks are and how often they occur, but usually includes drugs to stop a headache (abortive) or drugs to prevent a headache (preventive), along with treatments that may reduce stress.

The most commonly used abortive drugs are:

■NSAIDs, such as aspirin, some of which you can buy without a prescription.

■Triptans (serotonin receptor agonists). These are usually the first type of prescription medicines tried to quickly stop a migraine attack.

■Ergotamine derivatives, such as Cafergot, although these medications may not be as effective as triptans for treating migraines.

■Midrin, which is a combination of the drugs isometheptene, acetaminophen, and dichloralphenazone.
The most commonly used preventive drugs—used to avoid or reduce the frequency of migraine attacks—include:

■Beta-blockers, which relax blood vessels.

■Calcium channel blockers, which reduce the amount of narrowing (constriction) of the blood vessels.

■Antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, which has been shown to be effective in preventing migraines.

■Anticonvulsants, such as topiramate, which is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for preventing migraines.

Some small studies suggest that the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor lisinopril and the angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) candesartan reduce the frequency of migraine headaches. But more research is needed.

Antinausea drugs (such as prochlorperazine or metoclopramide) are sometimes prescribed along with abortive drugs to relieve symptoms of nausea and vomiting. Antinausea drugs may also be prescribed alone to treat migraine symptoms.

Some Techniques for relaxation

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Below are a few relaxation exercises. But first, be sure that you have a quiet location that is free of distractions, a comfortable body position, and a good state of mind. Try to block out worries and distracting thoughts.

1.Rhythmic breathing:
If your breathing is short and hurried, slow it down by taking long, slow breaths. Inhale slowly then exhale slowly. Count slowly to five as you inhale, and then count slowly to five as you exhale. As you exhale slowly, pay attention to how your body naturally relaxes. Recognizing this change will help you to relax even more.

2.Deep breathing:
Imagine a spot just below your navel. Breathe into that spot, filling your abdomen with air. Let the air fill you from the abdomen up, then let it out, like deflating a balloon. With every long, slow exhalation, you should feel more relaxed.

3.Visualized breathing:
Find a comfortable place where you can close your eyes, and combine slowed breathing with your imagination. Picture relaxation entering your body and tension leaving your body. Breathe deeply, but in a natural rhythm. Visualize your breath coming into your nostrils, going into your lungs and expanding your chest and abdomen. Then, visualize your breath going out the same way. Continue breathing, but each time you inhale, imagine that you are breathing in more relaxation. Each time you exhale imagine that you are getting rid of a little more tension.

4.Progressive muscle relaxation: Switch your thoughts to yourself and your breathing. Take a few deep breaths, exhaling slowly. Mentally scan your body. Notice areas that feel tense or cramped. Quickly loosen up these areas. Let go of as much tension as you can. Rotate your head in a smooth, circular motion once or twice. (Stop any movements that cause pain!) Roll your shoulders forward and backward several times. Let all of your muscles completely relax. Recall a pleasant thought for a few seconds. Take another deep breath and exhale slowly. You should feel relaxed.

5.Relaxing to music:
Combine relaxation exercises with your favorite music in the background. Select the type of music that lifts your mood or that you find soothing or calming. Some people find it easier to relax while listening to specially designed relaxation audio tapes, which provide music and relaxation instructions.

6.Mental imagery relaxation:
Mental imagery relaxation, or guided imagery, is a proven form of focused relaxation that helps create harmony between the mind and body. Guided imagery coaches you in creating calm, peaceful images in your mind -- a "mental escape." Identify your self-talk, that is, what you are saying to yourself about what is going on with your illness. It is important to identify negative self-talk and develop healthy, positive self-talk. By making affirmations, you can counteract negative thoughts and emotions. Here are some positive statements you can practice.
Let go of things I cannot control.
I am healthy, vital, and strong.
There is nothing in the world I cannot handle.
All my needs are met.
I am completely and utterly safe.
Every day in every way I am getting stronger.

Migraine Medications

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The following are some of the medications available for migraines and other headaches:

Advil (ibuprofen)

Amerge (naratriptan)

Aspirin

Aventyl HCI (nortriptyline)

Blocadren (timolol)

Compazine (prochlorperazine)

Depakote (divalproex sodium)

Ergomar (ergotamine)

Esgic-Plus (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine)

Fiorinal (aspirin/butalbital/caffeine)

Imitrex (sumatriptan)

Inderal (propranolol)

Maxalt (rizatriptan)

Midrin (acetaminophen, dichloralphenazone, and isometheptene)

Migranal (dihydroergotamine)

Motrin (ibuprofen)

Pamelor (nortriptyline)

Phrenilin (acetaminophen and butalbital)

Prednisone

Reglan (metoclopramide)

Relpax (eletriptan)

Topamax (topiramate)

Treximet

Tylenol (acetaminophen)

Tylenol with Codeine (acetaminophen and codeine)

Voltaren (diclofenac)

Zomig (zolmitriptan)

The helpful resources for migraine

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National Headache Foundation
A nonprofit organization dedicated to educating headache sufferers and health care professionals about headache cause and treatment.
www.headaches.org

National Migraine Association
Offer comprehensive and up-to date information on migraine.
www.migraines.org

National institute of Neurological Disorders and stroke
website of the government's agency handling biomadical reserch on the brains and nervous system.
www.ninds.nih.gov

Meditation For Migraine

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How someone can be cured by maditation??there is no hard answer .most practitioners say it works because it transports both the body and the mind into a uniquely unified state.In maditation you feel sence of peace and inner freedom.

there are number of different meditation techniques.some focus on the breath ,requiring you to simply observe yourself breathing in and out other use a sacred word or phrse that is repeated over and over again.The goal is same :to focus your attention away from the thoughts whirling around inside your head.the repetition of montera or breath helps calm the mind .

How to Meditate

Find a place where you can sit without interruption for 20 minutes.

sit comfortably keep your back erect.

close your eyes and bring your attention to your breathing.focus on the movement of your diaphragm as you inhale and exhale.

As you settle into this quiet breathing ,you can silently repeat your mantra or any word you wish .You can use the traditional sanskrit words "om namah shivaya"

when your mind begins to wander,as it inevitably will,just gently returns your focus to your breath or mantra.This pattern of wandering and returning is the beginning of teaching your mind to let go of its worries.

after some time ,notice how peaceful you feel
open your eyes and stretch.
chose a regular time and place to meditate.Start by meditating for 20 min three times a week .stay with it.

COMMON TRIGGER FOOD FOR MIGRAINE

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Here I want to tell u some trigger food.Triger food are foods that can spark a migraine headache because they contain compounds that cause arteries to constrict or dilate in susceptible individuals.

Alcoholic Beverage Red wine,beer

Beverage with caffeine Coffee,Tea,Caffeinated soft drinks

Dairy Products Cheeses,milk

Breads Sourdough,breads made with fresh yeast

Vagetables and fruits some type of beans,peas,avocados,overripe banana,dried fruits.

Meats dried meats,beef,sausages,chicken livers.

NutsPeanuts,peanuts butter

Soup Canned and from dry mixs

Sweets Chocolates

Some Natural cure for Migraine

2009-07-31T03:57:00.000-07:00

Migraine is a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men. Migraine results from contraction, accompanied by rapid expansion of the blood vessels in the head. The pain begins from the center of the forehead mild then to grow severe or around one eye and may spread to the whole forehead gradually.
here is some simple cure for migrain pain...

1.One of the most knock-down natural treatments for headaches is aromatherapy, essential oil of peppermint, eucalyptus oil, lavender oil etc. Mix few drops of any of these oils with warm water. Swirl a soft cloth in the mix and squeeze the cloth. The cloth can be used as a compressor, on the neck or head for better results.

2.For headaches that are caused due to sinus problems, heat some vinegar in a bowl of boiling water. Now inhales the fumes that are exhaling from the bowl, as these fumes helped to unblock the sinus and relieve headaches.

3.A head massage can be mixed with a neck massage for release of tension that is built up around the neck, as sometimes this tension around the neck may be the cause for headaches. Rest and relax for an hour after the massage and don’t indulge any sort of activities immediately.

4.Apply an icepack wrapped in a soft cloth; to that particular area of the head of originating the pain can also relieve headaches. The icepack can be placed on the forehead or on the back of the neck for better release from tension and stress.

5.Take one teaspoon dried ginger powder and mix with half teaspoon of turmeric powder. Add milk to this mixture so as to make a paste. Apply this paste on forehead and wash with cold water after half an hour.

6.Lemon crusts are effective for migraine. Grind lemon crust and apply as a thick paste on the forehead. Migraine cures using this treatment has been found very effective and long lasting.
7.Ripe grapes are useful for reducing migraine. Grind fresh ripe grapes and drink without diluting with water.
8.Cabbage leaf compress can relieve the pain of a migraine headache. Crush a few cabbage leaves, place in a cloth and apply on the forehead for a lengthy period of time. Use only the fresh leaves when the compressed leaves dry out.

9.Fomentation over the stomach and spine, cold compress applied to the head, a hot foot bath, towels wrung out of very hot water and frequently applied to the neck will go a long way in relieving migraine headaches.

10.Avoid constipation by drinking one liter of water in a day or by drinking warm water and fruit juices.

11.Exercise regularly, frequent fresh air walks and yoga will be helpful in relieving migraine tension and strain.

12.Carrot juice combined with spinach, cucumber and beet juices are good for migraine treatment. Either taking it alone or mixing it with other juices are also found to be worthful.

13.Relaxation, It is very important for you to take out some time for relaxation and recreation from your busy schedule if you wish to lead a healthy life. Meditation is one of the best relaxation techniques and helps increase the transport o oxygen to all the body parts. You can also listen to light music or follow some chants on a daily basis to relax your over-worked mind.

14.Exercise, Regular exercise helps combat stress and releases endorphins in the body. These hormones give a feeling of pleasure and happiness and help reduce anxiety and tension. A 15 minute walk or aerobics routine can be done regularly to keep stress at bay and prevent the occurrence of a migraine attack.

15.Ashwagandha is a popular herb that is recommended for treating stress and provides nourishment to the body tissues. This anti-stress herb is available n the form of herbal dietary supplements and can be taken on a daily basis to prevent the occurrence of a migraine attack.

Diet Intake of a diet comprising of tyramine rich foods, processed or deep fried foods, chocolates, wine, sharp cheeses, nuts, fermented or pickled foods and monosodium glutamate should be restricted. You must take a balanced diet comprising of fresh fruits and vegetables such as carrots, beets, milk yogurt and honey.

YOGA FOR MIGRAIN AND EPILEPSY

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HOME REMEDY FOR ALL DISEASES

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ACNE, BLACKHEADS, AND PIMPLES:
Dab a small amount of toothpaste (paste, not gel) on pimples before bed; this helps dry out the pimples.
Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and rose water, apply to face with a cotton ball, and allow to sit for 30 minutes before rinsing. 15-20 days of this application helps cure pimples and also helps to remove blemishes and scars.
Apply fresh lemon juice on the affected area overnight. Wash off with warm water next morning.
For acne that hasn't seemed to respond to anything, steep 2-3 tsp. dried basil leaves in 1 cup boiling water for 10-20 minutes, cool, and apply to affected area with a cotton ball.

ANEMIA:Avoid drinking tea (regular, not herbal varieties) and coffee immediately after meals, as the tannin present in these interferes in the absorption of iron from the food.
Drink a cup of herbal tea mixed with 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses each day. This provides 80% of the iron needed in one day.
Foods high in iron: lean beef, lean pork, skinned poultry, shellfish, fish, liver, organ meats, egg yolks, pinto, kidney, lima, navy, chick peas, black-eyed peas, lentils, split peas, green peas, spinach, kale, collards, beet greens, chard, broccoli, raisins, prunes, figs, dates, dried peaches, dried apricots, nuts, peanut butter, whole grain breads.
Your body absorbs iron from meats easier than fruits and vegetables. To aid in the absorption of iron from fruits and vegetables, eat them with a good source of vitamin C.

ARTHRITIS:
A daily serving of fresh fish or fish oil capsules helps to give relief of arthritis and other joint pains.
3-4 walnuts eaten daily, on an empty stomach, will help.

ASTHMA:Mix 1 tsp. honey with 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and take it at night before going to bed.
Avoid taking aspirin, as this may invoke an asthma attack.

BAD BREATH:
Boil some cinnamon bark in a cup of water. Store it in a clean bottle in your bathroom. Use it as a mouthwash frequently.
Parsley leaves are rich in chlorophyll, nature's own deodorizer. Chew some leaves regularly and your breath will remain fresh.
You can chew some cardamom seeds to sweeten your breath.

BLADDER INFECTION:
Take a bag of fresh or frozen cranberries and boil them in water (they will fall apart). Cool and drink. Don't add sugar! This remedy is also useful for people with kidney problems.

BLADDER STONES:

Boil 2 figs in 1 cup of water. Drink daily for a month.

BRUISES:

Slice a raw onion and place over the bruise. Do not apply this to broken skin.

COLD AND FLU:
Here is a delicious recipe for a cold and flu soup: Sauté 6 crushed cloves of garlic in 1 tsp. vegetable oil until golden. Pour in a quart of beef or chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and whisk in 2 egg whites. Beat together 2 egg yolks and 2 Tbls. distilled white vinegar; pour this mixture into the soup. Season with salt and pepper and top with croutons, if desired.

CONSTIPATION (IN ADULTS):
Eat a few black licorice sticks.
Take apple pectin.
Make sure you're getting enough Folic Acid in your diet.
Drinking ginger tea will help start a bowel movement.

CONSTIPATION IN SMALL CHILDRENSoak 6-8 raisins in hot water. When cool, crush well and strain. When given routinely even to little infants, it helps to regulate bowel movement.

COUGHS AND ASTHMA:
Steep 3-4 cloves of garlic in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks. Use several drops at a time, several times a day for coughs or asthma. Garlic is an exceptional cleanser for the body and has antimicrobial action similar to other antibiotics.

DAMAGED, DRY HAIR:
A nourishing conditioner for dry or damaged hair which can be used for all hair types: Separate the white of an egg from the yolk, whip it to a peak. Add 1 Tbls. water to the yolk and blend until the mixture is creamy. Then mix the white and yolk together. Wet your hair with warm water, remove the excess moisture, and apply the mixture to your scalp with your fingertips. Massage gently until the froth is worked into your scalp, then rinse the hair with cool water. Keep applying the mixture until it is used up and then rinsed until all of the egg is washed away.

DANDRUFF:
Pour distilled white vinegar onto the hair, as close to the scalp as you can manage; massage into the scalp; and allow to dry for several minutes before washing as usual. Repeat daily until the dandruff disappears, usually within a few days.

DARK CIRCLES AROUND EYES:
Make a paste out of 1 tsp. tomato juice, 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder, and 1 tsp. of flour. Apply around eyes. Leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing.

DEPRESSION:
3/4 cup of cooked spinach a day is enough to give dramatic relief from depression if you are deficient in B vitamins.

DIARRHEA:
Eat boiled sweet potatoes seasoned with salt and pepper before bedtime to cure chronic diarrhea.

DRY SKIN:
Combine 1 cup oatmeal, 1 cup warm water, 1 Tbls. vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup baking soda in a blender or food processor until you have a smooth paste. Pour this paste under the running water while drawing the bath. Very soothing to dry, itchy skin.

ECZEMA:
Rub a whole nutmeg against a smooth stone slab with a little water and make a paste. Apply on affected parts. (Note: It is believed by some rural, old fashioned practitioners that instead of water, one's own early morning saliva can be used for better results.)
ENERGIZER:
Simmer 1 cup honey and 3 cup water together slowly. Allow 1 cup of the water to evaporate. Strain off the top surface, and put the remaining liquid into a stoneware crock or dark bottle. Put a towel over it so it can breathe, yet be free of dirt. Place in a cool place. You can add cinnamon, clove, or the juice of 2 lemons, if you like.
EYE PROBLEMS:
Simmer 1 cup water and 1 tsp. honey for 5 minutes. Dip a cloth in the liquid and apply to the closed eye.

FACIAL CLEANSER:
Mix 2 Tbls. cornstarch, 2 Tbls. glycerin, and 1/2 cup water until smooth. Heat in a small pan placed in a water bath inside another pan. Heat until thick and clear; it will have the consistency of pudding. Do not boil. Cool completely, Use in place of soap to cleanse your skin. (If mixture is too thick, you may thin it by adding a little water, 1 Tbls. at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.)
FATIGUE:
Take a glass of grapefruit and lemon juice in equal parts to dispel fatigue and general tiredness after a day's work.
GUM IN HAIR:
Soak the gum-coated hair in Coke® and it should wipe out easily.

HAIR LIGHTENER:
To lighten hair, use 1/4 cup chopped fresh rhubarb to 2 cups boiling water. Cool, strain, and apply as a rinse.
HANG-OVER:
Eat honey on crackers. The fructose in the honey will help to flush out the alcohol in your system.
FEVER:
Steep 1 tsp. fenugreek seed in 1 cup water, covered, for 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup a day to help hay fever symptoms.
HEADACHE:
Eat 10-12 almonds, the equivalent of two aspirins, for a migraine headache. Almonds are far less likely to upset the stomach.
INSECT BITES:
Mix water with cornstarch into a paste and apply. This is effective in drawing out the poisons of most insect bites and is also an effective remedy for diaper rash.

MORNING SICKNESS:

Mix 1 tsp. each fresh juice of mint and lime, and 1 Tbls. honey. Take 3 times a day.

MOSQUITO BITES:

Apply lime juice diluted with water on bites with cotton ball.

MUCUS IN COUGH:

Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1/2 tsp. each of ginger, ground cloves, and cinnamon. Filter. Sweeten with 1 tsp. honey and drink.

MUSCLE CRAMPS: Apply clove oil on the affected body parts.

NAUSEA:

Boil 1/2 cup of rice in 1 cup of water for about 10-20 minutes. After it is boiled, drain the water into a cup and sip at the rice water until symptoms are gone.

OBESITY:Mix lime juice with honey and water; drink a glass of this every morning.
Mix 3 tsp. lime juice, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, 1 tsp. honey, and 1 cup water; drink a glass a day for 3 months.
Mix 1 tsp. lime juice with 1 cup water and drink each morning.
Eat a tomato before breakfast.
OILY SKIN:

For oily skin, mix 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal, 1 egg white, 1 Tbls. lemon juice, and 1/2 cup mashed apple into a smooth paste. Apply to face and leave on 15 minutes. Rinse.

OVERWEIGHT:

Effective at getting rid of fat, drink up to 3 cups of green tea daily. Regular tea can also be used with a lesser effect.

PAIN RELIEVER: Mix 3 Tbls. of honey in boiled water and drink. Honey has natural pain-relieving powers.

SMELLY FEET:

Soak feet in strong tea for 20 minutes every day until the smell disappears. To prepare your footbath, brew two tea bags in 2 1/2 cups of water for 15 minutes and pour the tea into a basin containing two liters of cool water.

SMOKING HABIT:

Lick a little salt with the tip of your tongue whenever you feel the urge to smoke. This is said to break the habit within 1 month.

SORE THROAT:

Mix 1 tsp. lime juice and 1 Tbls. honey. Swallow tiny amounts slowly 2-3 times a day.

SPLINTERS:
Lay scotch tape over the splinter and pull off.
Soak the area in vegetable oil for a few minutes before removing with tweezers.
STOMACH ACHE: A simple cure for a stomachache is to dissolve 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon in 1 cup warm water, cover and let sit for 15 minutes, then drink it like tea. This remedy can also ease diarrhea and flatulence.

STOMACH ACIDITY:
Drink coconut water 3-4 times a day.
Have a plateful of watermelon and/or cucumber every hour.
SUNBURN:

Mix 2 tsp. tomato juice and 1/4 cup buttermilk. Apply to affected area. Rinse after 1/2 hour.

Home Remedy for Day to day life Problem

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Blood Pressure

Garlic is known to lower cholesterol, bring down blood’s triglyceride levels, inhibit platelet’s stickiness and ease blood coagulation. Having garlic juice with fresh water lowers high blood pressure.
Cholestrol

• Green tea is refreshing and cuts down body fat. Avoid adding milk and sugar to it. Drinking four to eight cups of green tea lowers high blood pressure as well.

• Also two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of cinnamon powder mixed in 500 ml of green tea is beneficial to cholestrol patients. They should drink it within two hours of sleeping and nothing should be eaten after that.

Diabetes

Bitter gourd is a good medicine for diabetics as it helps in better flow of insulin.

• Peel off the skin, dry it and make fine powder. Consume three to six grams of powder every day with water or honey.

• Drink bitter gourd juice every alternate day.

• Bitter gourd cooked with a pinch of salt and turmeric is also an option. Use less oil and avoid spices.

• Have lots of fresh fruits and leafy vegetables, such as lettuce, without any dressing.

• Eat wheat flour chapattis minus the ghee. Avoid rice, lal mirch and salt.

• Put 300 gms of jamon in 600 ml. of boiling water. Cook for five to ten minutes. Mash after cooling and strain using muslin cloth. Consume this juice thrice a day, daily.

Sinus

• Jalneti is a process wherein you take one litre of warm water and add 10 grams of salt to it. Allow half litre of water to pass through each of your nostril by using a jalneti pot (lota). Perform sheershan after this to drain out excess water. It’s important not to try this medication on your own. Consult the nearest yoga centre for expert guidance. If you catch a cold after performing jalneti, discontinue it. Performing this medication in the morning is beneficial.
• Take a handful of ajwain and roast it on a hot surface. Tie into a muslin cloth, rub and inhale slowly from both nostrils. Go easy as the smell is very strong.

Continue jalneti and ajwain medication for a week. Thereafter, you may stop ajwain medication and continue only with jalneti.

Osteoporosis

• Have calcium-rich foods such as fresh apple juice, cereals and breads. Dark leafy vegetables such as beans, bean sprout, yellow and orange vegetable and tofu are advisable.

• Chew a handful of sesame seeds every morning. It provides at least 1200 mg of natural calcium. Or you may have one part of black or white sesame seeds with half part shatavari (ginger and sugar added to taste).

Muscle and joint pain

As per Ayurveda, joint and muscle pains are due to veta related disorders which attack older people.

• Follow a vegetarian diet. Avoid fatty foods, dairy products, excess salt and sugar.

• Include dates, raisins and citrus fruits such as oranges in your diet.

• Sip hot water and tea made from dry ginger root.

Headache

• Soak 10 gms of tamarind in a glass of water. Take the juice out and mix it with some sugar. The drink helps relieve headache.

• Make a mustard paste, using little water. Apply it on your forehead.

• Tie two clean betel leaves on your ears. The coolness of the leaves has a healing effect on the eardrums, subsequently easing the headache.

Backache

• Betel leaf juice, when mixed with refined coconut oil and applied on the back, provides relief.

• Garlic extract is known to provide relief from backache without any side effects.

• Mix lemongrass with coconut oil (twice the quantity) and apply where you experience pain.

• Having food grains such as wheat, millet and sorghum (in form of rotis) is advised.

• Grind some sesame seeds in water. Warm the solution and apply repeatedly.

For healthy hair

• To curb hairfall, have two to five grams of trifala mixed with 125 mg of iron dust in the morning.

• Use an iron kadahi for cooking. It adds extra iron to your food which helps maintain healthy hair.

• Add tamarind and curry leaves to your food.

• Have amla in your everyday meals.

• Have whole grain flours instead of refined ones.

• Have yoghurt and lassi.

Weight lossDrink honey and cinammon powder (boiled in cup of water) on empty stomach every morning half an hour before breakfast and at night before sleeping.
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SOME HOME REMEDY FOR COMMON DISEASES

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FeverTo keep fevers at bay, have 2 -3 tulsi leaves daily in the morning. Tulsi leaves should be swallowed and not chewed as they are strong enough to damage teeth.
In fever have 1 teaspoon of juice of tulsi leaves and bel flowers with honey twice a day.

Cough
Mix 1½ teaspoon of ginger juice with half teaspoon of honey and take 2 -3 times a day.
Take 1 teaspoon of Tulsi leaves juice 1 -2 times a day.
Mix black pepper powder with jaggery (gur) and make small balls. Keep in mouth and suck slowly.
Wet cough
Fry 2 teaspoon of leaf pulp of Aloe vera in half teaspoon of ghee. Eat with a little honey thrice a day for 3 days.
ColdTake juice of 2 lemons in half a litre of hot water sweetened with honey.
For A Glowing Face
Incase of pimples apply 2 drops of lemon juice mixed with 2 drops of rose water. Wash after an hour if required. Paste of neem leaves may also be applied on acne prone area. Apply juice of pudina (fresh mint) on face or paste of nutmeg ( jaiphal) to cure pimples. Pimples disappear without scar when rubbed with raw garlic several times a day.
Apply a paste of neem powder and fresh turmeric rhizome on face before bath for glowing skin and to remove scars.

Add 2 drops of lemon / orange juice to a spoon of honey and apply on face to remove tan.
Apply pulp of Aloe vera mixed with turmeric powder on face to improve complexion. Applying a paste of tulsi leaves on face also does wonders.

Mix Aloe vera gel, paste of marigold flowers, lemon juice, orange juice and massage on face for a few minutes and leave on for half an hour.

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TRY THIS ALSO FOR HEADACHE AND MIGRAINES

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HOME REMEDIES FOR HEADACHE AND MIGRAINES

1.Place your thumbs right in the center of each temple Massage firmly
using a circular motion for a minute or two, or until you feel relief.
A hot water bath or shower may also help to relieve the headache.

2.Eat 10-12 almonds, for a migraine headache .

3.Make a compress by putting 5 drops of lavender essential oil in cold
(or warm) water. Swish around a soft cloth, and then put it on your
head or neck.

4.Put your hands in hot water, which seems to pull the pressure out of your head.

5.In some cases sleep gives relief to the headache. Sleeping on back
give relief to the headache.

6.Deep breathing is a great tension reliever. Deep breathing gives
immediate relief to the headache.

7.Tie a tight cloth around the head. It will decrease blood flow to the
scalp and lessen the throbbing and pounding of a migraine.

8.Avoid chocolate, aged cheese, red wine, citrus fruits. These foods all
contain tyramine or other histamines which have been shown to begin
migraines in people with food sensitivities.

9.For natural cure for migraine headache, prepare a paste of freshly
ground clay or freshly ground sandalwood and apply to the forehead,
let dry, rub off by hand and wash.

10.Drink a teaspoon of honey in a glass of warm water or fill the stomach
completely with water if not suffering from a cold.

11.Take equal parts of natural apple cider vinegar and water place in a
small pan on the stove, allowing it to boil slowly. When the fumes
begin to rise from the pan, lean your head over it until the fumes are
comfortably strong. Inhale for approximately 50 to 80 breaths.
Juice of ripe grapes and is an effective home remedy for the migraine headache.

12.Niacin has proved helpful in relieving migraine pain. Valuable sources
of this vitamin are yeast, whole wheat, green leafy vegetables,
tomatoes, nuts, sunflower seeds, liver, and fish.

13.Take few leaves of the cabbage crush them, and then place in a cloth
and bound on the forehead at bedtime, or when convenient during the
day. The Compress should be renewed when the leaves dry out.
Make a paste of the lemon crust. The paste should be applied, like a
plaster on the forehead. It will provide great relief.

14.Carrot juice along with spinach, or beet and cucumber juices, has been
found beneficial in the treatment of migraine. In the first
combination, 200 ml of spinach juice may be mixed with 300 ml of
carrot juice to prepare 500 ml or half a litre of the combined juices.
In the second combination, 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices may
be mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice. This is very effective home
remedy for headache and migraines.

15.The patient should eat frequent small meals rather than a few large
ones. Overeating should be avoided. Copious drinking of water is
beneficial.
Rutin removes toxic metals, which may cause migraines.

16.Make a solution by adding half a teaspoon mustard seeds powder and
three teaspoons water, put in the nostrils, it helps to decrease the
migraine.

17.A peppermint steam inhalation provides quick relief for sinus headaches.

18.Mix 1 teaspoon finely ground cinnamon (called dalchini in India) in
1-teaspoon water and applies on the forehead. It is very effective in
headache due to exposure to cold air.

19.Make a paste from dry ginger with a little water or milk, apply to the
forehead for relief of the headache due to sinusitis.

20.Make a paste of 10-15 Basil leaves with 4 cloves and 1 teaspoon dried
ginger and apply to forehead for sinus cure.

21.Cut a potato into 4 pieces, place 2 in the center of your forehead and
two at your temple (Hold the ones at your temples in place). Lie down
in a dark room and close your eyes. It takes a while to work but it
takes away the pain.
This is very effective home remedy for headache
and migraines.
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Some Home Remedy For Migraine

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Some Migraine Remedy

1 Migraine relief can be obtained from the juice of ripe grapes and is an effective home remedy.

2. Grind fresh ripe grapes and drink without adding any water.

3. Niacin has proved helpful in relieving migraine pain. Valuable sources of this vitamin are yeast, whole wheat, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, nuts, sunflower seeds, liver and fish. Vitamin I complex tablets containing 100 mg of niacin can be taken for migraine treatment.

4.Cabbage leaf compress can help relieve the pain of a migraine headache. Crush a few cabbage leaves, place in a cloth and apply on the forehead for extended period of time. Use fresh leaves when the compressed leaves dry out.
5. Lemon crusts can cure migraine. Grind lemon crust and apply as a paste on the forehead. Migraine cures using this remedy has been found very effective and long lasting by many.

6.Carrot juice combined with spinach, beet and cucumber juices are good for migraine treatment. Use on the 2 following mixtures as migraine therapy:1: Mix 200 ml of spinach juice with 300 ml of carrot juice. 2: Mix 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices with 300 ml of carrot juice.

7.Who is not familiar with this refreshing herb?After all,it is in gum ,candy,even toothpaste .But peperment is more than a tasty flavouring.It has been used to relieve pain and calm nerves,helping treat headaches.

8. the flowers of chamomile have long been used to treat headaches and calm frazzled nerves,helping relieve tension headahes.

Symptoms Of Migraine

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What is a Migraine?

I know in today's life getting Headache is very common problem but do you know it can be serious problem if its become the routine means getting headace Every Week,Every month or Every day.So Be aware it can be Migraine.

Migraine is a chronic illness,but in reallity it is an illness that strikes episodically.That differentiates it from chronic illness like diabetes where you must deal with the illness everyday by checking your blood sugger levels.Althogh doctors have not yet determined the exact cause of this disease,they have linked the migraine to specific changes in the braine.During a migraine attack ,blood vessels in and around the braine can become inflamed .

There is no specific blood test ,no ultra sound ,no x-ray to determine that you have this disease or not.Even through MRI or CT scan doctors can not diagnose this disease.

The diagnosis for migraine is made by carefully assesssing your symptoms,performing an evaluation and getting your medical history.

Common symptoms of Migraine

1. Moderate to severe pulsating head pain.Generally restricted to one side of the head,behind the Eyes,around the Eyes.

2. This pain generraly increase with body moovment.

3. starting with aura as seeing flashing light,partilly blocked vision,blurred vision,sound and smell.

4. Nousea,No appetite,fatigue.

5. Numbness

Heaving several of these symptoms does not mean that you have a migraine but it does mean that you have to talk to your doctor.This headache can limited your activities from 4hour to three days.

and when after consulting to your doctor you come to know that you have this disease don't be afraid because you are not alone in this world who have this disease there is lots of people who are fighting with this disease.According to the National Headache Foundation(NHF) ,Migraine is more common than Asthama,Diabities.According to the NHF Migraine have hereditary influence means if one parent has a history of migraines,a child has about a 50% chance of developing migraine at some point .But if both parent have migraines ,the chance of a child developing migraines at some point jumps to a 75%.

Migraine Triggers

How do migraine happen? or how Migraine trigger.Actually there are no hard and fast rules about triggers because its vary person to person.Some people say that their headache are set off by certain triggers as due to some food,changing weather,some smell etc.The three basic catagories of triggers are dietary,environmental,and physiological.
1. Dietary Triggers (some food can trigger migraine like cheese,beverage,citrus food,chocklate,dairy product,nuts etc.)
2Environmental Triggers(This include loud noise,specific weather condition such as dry winds,air polution,smoke,strong odors.)
3.Physiological triggers(its include too much or too less sleep,skipped meals,low blood pressure,manstruation,fatigue,stress .)

the pain of migraine is unbearable .its just block your activities .so what to do when you start to feel pain ,here are some simple things that you can do right now that will definitely help you to get through the day.

1. Apply cold compresses or ice packs to your head.
2.Conversely try a warm wet towel on your head.
3Take a hot shower.
4.If the pain in one eye,wear an eye patch over the eye.
5.practice Deep breathing.
6.Drink plenty of water.
7.Drink a cup of coffee.
8.which side you feel pain that side put a cotton ball in youe ear.

so these are the simple remedy you can do .
But Migraine is not so simple to treat so we have to know a lot of about this.In my next post I will reveal new facts about migraine.