Headaches strike, and the knee-jerk reaction is to grab a painkiller. Yet Ayurveda insists the real villains are often constipation, gas, and acidity—not the head itself. This perspective shifts focus from symptom relief to root-cause healing.
Drawing from Sushruta Samhita, headaches arise when doshic imbalances originating in the digestive tract ascend to the head. Excessive spicy or oily intake aggravates Pitta, leading to fiery headaches with eye pain that mimic migraines. Constipation, meanwhile, ferments toxins in the gut, toxifying blood and impairing brain clarity.
Painkillers provide temporary respite but ignore the gut’s cries for help. Ayurvedic interventions target the source effectively. Try Nasya with desi ghee to soothe inflamed channels. Acidity headaches ease with coriander-mishri infusion prepared overnight. For stubborn constipation, Avipattikar churna and saunth paste work wonders.
Preventive habits matter: Skip heavy dinners past sunset, steer clear of refrigerated or leftover foods, and limit analgesics. Cutting-edge studies on the gut-brain connection validate Ayurveda’s claims—a balanced belly means fewer headaches.
Transform your approach to headaches today with these time-tested strategies for true, enduring comfort.
