#270 Migraine: Causes, Triggers, and Ayurvedic Management with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)

What if your migraine isn’t random, but your body trying to tell you something important?In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj breaks down why migraine is not just a headache and why simply escaping triggers or taking painkillers isn’t enough. From inflammation to the surprising link between gut health and migraines, this episode connects modern science with Ayurvedic insight. You’ll discover how sleep, stress, digestion, and daily routine quietly shape your migraine patterns and why Ayurveda sees it as a deeper imbalance of Vata and Pitta, not an isolated issue.If you’ve been managing migraines but not understanding them, this episode offers a completely different lens and a way forward.Episode Highlights:Why migraine is a real physiological conditionThe role of the trigeminal nerve & inflammation Migraine Triggers are not randomLifestyle, Gut health and migraines Understanding migraine as ArdhavabhedakaClinical insights on Panchakarma therapies for MigrainesA step-by-step lifestyle and recovery framework Timestamps:00:00 - 01:00: Migraine is not imaginary01:00 - 02:00: What actually happens during a migraine02:00 - 03:30: Common triggers & environmental changes03:30 - 04:30: Gut-brain connection04:30 - 09:00: Migraine as Ardhavabhedaka09:00 - 15:30: Panchakarma & Ayurveda Remedies for Migraine15:30 – 16:30: Lifestyle Changes for Panchakarma16:30 – 17:39 Rethinking migraineAbout Dr Vignesh Devraj Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj please find the details in this link:  https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation here. (or copy paste this in your browser:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform )BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE Vata is responsible for Prana - the life energy, the nervous system - the master panel of our body, and our emotions. In Ayurveda, it is mentioned that controlling Vata is the most difficult part of healing and recovery.  Watch my practical inputs that can be integrated into our life at https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Instagram -  @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter - @VigneshDevrajWe truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.Disclaimer: - We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions.