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Study on Ayurveda and yoga for migraine pain relief

Vasudha M Sharma et al.

August 2018

Migraine

Yoga & Ayurveda

In this study, 60 patients were observed over a period of 90 days. 30 of them underwent combined Ayurveda and yoga therapy, while the other 30 (the control group) continued to receive symptomatic treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

After the 90 days, the control group showed no significant change in their headaches or quality of life.

The group that participated in Ayurveda and yoga therapy showed a significant reduction in symptoms.

A combination of Ayurveda and yoga could prove useful in relieving the pain and improving the quality of life of migraine sufferers.

The most important information on the study at a glance

Indications: Migraine
Institution: Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) A Deemed to Be University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Title: Study on Ayurveda and yoga for migraine pain relief
Brief description: Study shows that a combination of Ayurveda and yoga reduces migraine symptoms and significantly improves quality of life.
Original title: Combination of Ayurveda and Yoga therapy reduces pain intensity and improves quality of life in patients with migraine headache
Link to the study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30057065/