Headaches & Migraines
Headaches and migraine can affect far more than the head. They may change how you work, eat, sleep, socialise and plan your day.
Does this sound familiar?
Experiences people often describe
- recurring headaches
- throbbing or pulsating head pain
- pain that may be stronger on one side
- sensitivity to light
- sensitivity to sound
- nausea during a migraine episode
- tiredness before or after an episode
- neck stiffness
- noticing that poor sleep seems to coincide with episodes
- noticing possible links with stress, skipped meals or changes in routine
- experiencing visual changes or aura if this has already been medically recognised as part of your migraine pattern
These experiences may have many possible causes. This page is not intended to diagnose migraine or another headache disorder.
A traditional Ayurvedic perspective
Traditional Ayurvedic literature describes several patterns of head discomfort, including a classical description known as Ardhavabhedaka.
These traditional classifications are not equivalent to a modern medical diagnosis of migraine or another headache disorder.
During an Ayurvedic wellbeing consultation, we may explore lifestyle factors such as sleep, food patterns, hydration, stress and daily rhythm through a traditional Ayurvedic framework.
An Ayurvedic consultation is a complementary wellbeing service and does not replace medical assessment, diagnosis or treatment.
What we explore in your consultation
Depending on your individual circumstances, your consultation may explore:
- sleep pattern
- meal regularity
- hydration
- caffeine
- stress
- work and screen routine
- personal trigger diary
- digestion
- relaxation practices
The purpose is to understand your everyday wellbeing patterns and provide practical, personalised diet and lifestyle guidance.
Your personalised path
What a consultation may include
Nourish
Food, meal rhythm, hydration and practical nutrition guidance.
Live well
Sleep, movement, daily routine, work-life rhythm, mindfulness and self-care.
Traditional Ayurvedic self-care
Information about traditional oils, massage rituals or daily practices may be discussed within the practitioner's professional scope, as optional wellbeing and relaxation experiences.
Do these experiences feel familiar?
If some of the experiences described on this page feel familiar, you may wish to explore your food, sleep, stress, movement, daily routine and general wellbeing through a traditional Ayurvedic lifestyle framework.
An Ayurvedic consultation gives you time to discuss the wider picture and receive personalised diet and lifestyle guidance based on traditional Ayurvedic principles.
Our consultations are complementary wellbeing services and do not replace medical assessment, diagnosis or treatment.
Not sure whether an Ayurvedic consultation is right for you?
Book a Free Discovery CallImportant information
The Ayur Chikitsa provides complementary wellbeing services based on traditional Ayurvedic principles.
We do not provide medical diagnosis or medical treatment and do not claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
The information on this page describes common experiences and traditional Ayurvedic concepts for educational purposes only.
It should not be used as a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment from your GP or another appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
If symptoms are new, severe, persistent, worsening or concerning, please seek appropriate medical advice.
Medical & safety note
New, sudden, severe, unusual or worsening headaches require appropriate medical assessment. If you have diagnosed migraine, continue the care and medication recommended by your healthcare professional.
The Ayur Chikitsa provides complementary wellbeing services based on traditional Ayurvedic principles. We do not provide medical diagnosis or medical treatment and do not claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Information on this page should not be used instead of medical advice. If symptoms are new, severe, persistent, worsening or concerning, contact your GP, NHS 111 or emergency services as appropriate.
Traditional wellbeing therapies and pages you may wish to explore
Traditional Ayurvedic bodywork and rituals are offered as optional relaxation and general wellbeing experiences. They are not recommended or provided as treatment for any medical condition.