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Migraine causes - a TCM perspective
The Chinese believe that the root of the problem lies within the body itself. In Traditional Chinese Medicine many symptoms and medical diagnosis originate from imbalance and disharmony within the body itself with specific reference to the internal organs and the natural energy that is produced and flows to regulate their function.
Organs are grouped into Yin and Yang and interior and exterior. Chinese TCM views collections of specific interior and exterior organs as part of an overall working machine. It is the function of these organ groups and the interdependence upon each other and to other organ groups which determines the effective production and flow of the natural energy or life force within the body.
This natural energy flows through the channels or meridians connecting every organ and tissue. It is these meridians which act as the natural channels of this energy linking the organs of the body together. Stress on any of organs within this system can lead to stagnation of this energy and impediment to its flow which in turn affects the function of other organs. The effects of this can manifest in all the conditions we know of within the medical arena and migraine is no exception. Understanding this, we can treat migraine by getting at the root cause and with natural treatments
So what is migraine?
Migraine can be described in many ways depending on who is describing it, from a 'very painful headache' to a debilitating condition characterized by frequent attacks of moderate to server pain and throbbing on one side of the head, accompanied by nausea, vomiting and effects to vision amongst other symptoms.There are also types of Migraine broadly fitting into two but with various sub types: Migraine without Aura (common Migraine) and Migraine with Aura (a neurological condition which may affect vision, ability to speak and a feeling of numbness).
The International Headache Society recommends the 54321 rule for diagnosing common Migraine using the following criteria:
5 or more attacks
4 hours to 3 days in duration
At least 2 of unilateral location, pulsating quality, moderate to severe pain, aggravation by or avoidance of routine physical activity
At least 1 additional symptom such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to sound.
There are a range of articles covering Migraine available on the internet.
Typical treatments include the following:
Prescription medications such as Beta Blockers and Antidepressants to Botulinum toxin A (Botox)
Herbal prescriptions include Riboflavin, Coenzyme Q10 and Cannabis
Surgery, Spinal cord stimulator implantation and Hyperbaric oxygen therapy as well as paying attention to diet and living habits.
How about causes?
Conventional view of causes or triggers are listed below and fit within the Chinese TCM view of root cause with organ stresses having their root cause in emotional stress, consumption of toxins and allergic reactions to foods consumed. Physical and emotional stress can also have a detrimental affect and place undue stress on the organs of the body and their function.Allergies and allergic reactions
Physical or emotional stress
Irregular sleep
Smoking or exposure to smoke
Irregular eating patterns
Excess Alcohol consumption
Menstrual cycle fluctuations, birth control pills, hormone fluctuations during menopause onset
Tension
Some Foods
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