Migraine

What is Migraine

Migraine is not just a simple headache — it’s a neurological condition involving the brain’s blood vessels and nerve signals. It causes repeated attacks of severe, throbbing headache, usually on one side of the head, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound.

In homeopathy, migraine is seen as a deep-rooted imbalance — often triggered by stress, suppressed emotions, hormonal disturbances, or faulty digestion. The goal of treatment is to correct the internal cause, not just dull the pain.

Causes

Stress, anxiety, or emotional strain
Irregular meals or fasting
Hormonal changes (menstruation, menopause, thyroid imbalance)
Lack of sleep or excess sleep
Exposure to strong light, sound, or smell
Certain foods – like cheese, chocolate, coffee, alcohol, or fried food
Weather change or excessive heat
Hereditary tendency – often runs in families

Symptoms

One-sided throbbing or pulsating headache
Pain worsens by movement, noise, or light
Nausea and vomiting
Visual aura (seeing flashes, zigzag lines, or blurred vision before headache starts)
Irritability, restlessness, and desire for quiet, dark room
Sometimes pain shifts from one side to the other

Homeopathic Understanding

Homeopathy views migraine as an expression of constitutional imbalance — meaning the disturbance lies deeper in your nervous and vascular system. Instead of giving temporary painkillers, homeopathic medicines aim to:

1. Reduce frequency and intensity of attacks,

2. Remove underlying triggers (like hormonal or digestive imbalance),

3. Strengthen the nervous system,

4. Improve general tolerance to stress and environment.

Homeopathic Remedies

Remedy Characteristic Indications

Belladonna Sudden, violent, throbbing headache; red face; eyes sensitive to light; worse by noise and motion.
Glonoinum Congestive headache as if head would burst; worse by sun exposure or heat; feels pulsations in head.
Sanguinaria canadensis Right-sided headache starting from back of head to right eye; relieved by vomiting or sleep.
Spigelia Left-sided headache; sharp stabbing pains around left eye; worse by motion, noise, and touch.
Natrum muriaticum Migraine from grief, suppressed emotions, or sun exposure; pain like hammers; worse by sunlight.
Iris versicolor Migraine with nausea, sour vomiting, and blurring of vision before attack.
Nux vomica Headache from stress, overwork, or irregular food; irritable temperament; worse in morning.
Sepia officinalis Hormonal migraine in women; before or during menses; better by sleep or exercise.
Gelsemium Dull, heavy headache with tiredness and heaviness of eyelids; worse by anticipation or fear.

(The exact medicine depends on individual symptoms and constitution.)

Lifestyle & Preventive

Maintain a regular sleep and eating schedule
Avoid trigger foods like caffeine, cheese, or alcohol
Keep yourself hydrated
Practice deep breathing or meditation to manage stress
Don’t skip meals — low blood sugar triggers headaches
Avoid bright screens or sunlight exposure if sensitive
Keep a headache diary to identify your personal triggers

Homeopathy Helps

1. Stops recurrence of migraine attacks over time

2. Reduces intensity and duration of each attack

3. Balances hormonal and emotional factors

4. Improves overall energy and stress resistance

5. No dependency or side effects

Homeopathy treats migraine not as a local pain, but as a reflection of inner imbalance — once the system is rebalanced, the headaches naturally subside and the patient regains mental clarity and peace.