So What is a Migraine and How Does it Differ From Tension Headaches?
Migraine affects an estimated 15% of the adult population and can and can involve very considerable morbidity.
“The days lost,the children silenced, the husbands angered, the engagements cancelled, the misunderstandings created by this vicious affliction may well top all other human ailments.”
Tension headaches are usually described as a continuous pressure pain or tightness of varying severity over the entire head, whereas migraine headaches are a severe, throbbing pain over one or both temples, or behind one eye or ear, and are often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
A migraine often starts on waking up in the morning, but can occur later in the day and can last hours to one or two days.
In individuals with a form of migraine called classic migraine, visual symptoms described as blurriness, dazzling zigzag lines, blind spots or sensitivity to light occur just before and sometimes during the headache.
While fatigue and stress can sometimes bring on both tension and migraine headaches, bright lights, noise and alcohol are specific factors that can trigger a migraine.
The Vedic Meditation technique brings about a very deep level of rest, which allows the body’s own repair mechanisms to correct any biochemical in-balance naturally.
… And whilst they may still get migraines, and depending on previous history with migraines, they find that they can affect the intensity by meditating at the onset of a migraine.
Vedic Meditation is one of the most powerful techniques available for reducing stress and anxiety. It is also one of the easiest to learn and simplest to practice.
If you are in Auckland (NZ) call me, Warwick Jones, on 09 419 5380, or email to to find our how Vedic Meditation could help you achieve better health.