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How to reduce head pressure and head aches
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How to reduce head pressure and head aches - #22755

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Good day, I'm a 52 year old female, recently had issues with eustachian tube dysfunction as per ENT, allergic rhinitis as well. Recently blood pressure is very high and started treatment on Losaar plus tabs.Getting severe headaches all the time, especially back of head and temples, build up off pressure especially when going to to the bed at night. Neck pain sometimes into shoulders as well.

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Thank you for reaching out and trusting me with your health journey I truly understand how overwhelming it must be. Told you with constant pressure headache that intensify at night, neck and shoulder pain and added concern of high blood pressure. The symptoms not only affect your physical well-being, but also disturb your peace. Of mind and quality of life, I want you to know you are not alone in these, and there is no need to feel helpless Ayurveda as time tested, gentle solution that addresses the root of your discomfort, not just the surface symptoms. According to Ayurvedic point of view, your current issues are connected with a mix of aggravated KAPHA VATA and mildly PITTA energies affecting the head, neck, Sins and nervous system. This imbalance are likely manifest as Allergic rhinitis- A classic kapha condition, it leads to mucus, buildup. Block sinuses, and poor, nasal air flow, causing a feeling of awareness and congestion in the head. This can create pressure sensation, especially at night when lying down Eustaachian tube dysfunction- This affect the delicate pressure balance between the inner ear and the nasopharynx . It can lead to fullness in the ears and head dizziness and chronic mucosal congestion places, a strong role here too High blood pressure - Often linked to combination of vata (nervous system over stimulation) pitta (increased heat, and blood flow) and sometimes AMA(toxins) Especially in the temples and back of the end or common signs of pressure in cerebral vessels Neck and shoulder pain - This could be muscular tension, cervical spondylosis or poster related VATA aggravation, If you are Post during sleep or work is incorrect, it can aggravate muscle spasm and compression further contributing to head Ache So, as your right to suspect multiple causes, the good news is that Ayurveda addresses the whole system, not just individual parts. Our goal will be to remove the blockages calm the nervous system. Relieve inflammation and restore your bodies, natural intelligence to heal with. Ayurvedic treatment - Sithphaladi churna - 1/4 th tsp with honey thrice daily Steam inhalation with two drops of Divya Dhara oil morning and evening-this clears nasal passages and regulate ear pressure Bresol NS nasal drops -two drops in each nostril. Three times a day. It produces allergic responses and support nasal drainage. For high blood pressure Continue your Losar plus as advised Add mukta vati- one tablet twice daily after food It helps in controlling your blood pressure But adjust those according to your blood pressure Do not withdraw your allopathic medicine suddenly Practice Pranayam Yoga Sanana meditation regularly Walking at least 30 minutes daily Avoid salty, spicy oil and processed food Focus on simple, warm cook meals that are easy to digest For neck, shoulder and cervical discomfort, you can take Trayodasahng guggulu- One tablet twice daily after food with warm water Mahanarayana-gentle massage over the neck area Improve your sleeping posture Use a soft pillow that supports your neck naturally Avoid all pillows or sleeping without one Take regular breaks, using phones or computers and avoid forward, leaning neck posture Boil three pinch of dried ginger with turmeric 1/2 cardamom 10 Tulsi 1 teaspoon of jaggery in one glass of water, reduced to half- Drink twice daily like a tea This helps clear sinuses, relieve pressure calm vata and kapha imbalance You can apply few drops of eucalyptus oil on your forehead, temples, and neck at bedtime . It relieves Tension ,open passages &supports Relaxation Include warm, cooked meals, like rice, moong dal, soups, and lightly spiced vegetables Green, leafy vegetables, seasonal fruits, nuts in moderation Gentle yoga stretching are beneficial Avoid Cold food or cold drinks, curd, cheese, and frozen items Excessive screen time late night and daytime sleep Strong perfume, dust, AC drafts and sudden temperature changes

Remember, Ayurveda doesn’t offer just symptomatic relief. It guides the body to rest or harmony. If you follow this plan consistently for few weeks, you will likely begin, noticing, lighter mornings, fear, headache, improve sleep, and calmer energy

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Keep your alopathy medications going donot discontinue them.

Along with that stay hydrated. Avoid tea and coffee and any addictions. Do anulom vilom pranayam and meditation before you sleep. No screen time one hour before you sleep.

Syp. Pathyadi Kadha 2tsp twice a day after food. Cap. Memorin 1 cap twice a day after food.

Keep a watch on your blood pressure. Also do Xray of your cervical spine to rule out disc bulge or slipped disc.

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Take sarpagandha tablet 0-0-1 at bedtime with water Yastimadhu churan 1tsp twice daily before food with water Shirshoolavajradi vati 1-0-1 after food with water Lessen Salt intake Do pranayam lom -vilom , bhamri Light head massage with kshirbala oil at bedtime

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HELLO YOGS, LIKELY CONTRIBUTING FACTORS 1)HIGH BLOOD PPRESSURE- 2)ETD- CAUSES PRESSURE SENSATION, ESPECIALLY WHEN LYING DOWN 3)ALLERGIC RHINITIS- WORSEN CONGESTION AND HEAD PRESSURE 4)NECK/SHOULDDER TENSION- POSSIBLY CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS OR MUSCULAR TENSION LEADING TO TENSION- TYPE HEADACHES 5) POSTURAL FACTORS- WORSENINNG SYMPTOMS WHEN LYING DOWN CAN BE DUE TO FLUID SHIFTS, ETD, SINUS CONGESTION, OR INCREASED INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE

1) FOR BLOOD PRESSURE- CONTINUE LOSAR PLUS AS PRESCRIBED MONITOR BP REGULARLY, ESPECIALLY BEFORE BED TIME AND I EARLY MORNING AVOID SALTY, FRIED FOODS

2) IMPROVE SLEEP POSTURE ELEVATE YOUR HEAD SLIGHLTY- CAN USE 2 PILLOWS AVOID LYING COMPLETELY FLAT- THIS WORSEN SINUS AND EUSTACIAN PRESSURE

3) RELIEVE ETD AND SINUS PRESSURE STEAM INHALATION- WITH EUCALYPTUS OIL BEFORE SLEEPING NASYA- START INSTILLING 2 DROPS OF ANU TAILA IN EACH NOSTRIL DAILY EVERY MORNING AND AT BED TIME- BEST EFFECTIVE TREATMENT AVOID COLD WATER AND COLD FOOD ITEMS

4) REDUCE NECK AND SHOULDER TENSION WARM COMPRESSES TO NECK AND SHOULDER IN THE EVENING GENTLE NECK STRETCHES MASSAGE WITH WARM MAHANARAYAN TAILA DAILY

5) ALEERGY MANAGEMENT- AVOID ALLERGENS- DUST, POLLENS, PETS, STRONG PERFUMES TAKE SHITOPALADI CHURNA1/2 TSP WITH HONEY TWICE A DAY - BEST RESULTS

OTHER SAFE MEDICATIONS TO START ALONG WITH ALLOPATHY- 1)SARPAGANDHA VATI- 1 TAB AT NIGHT - HELPS IN BP AND SLEEP 2) BRAHMI VATI- 1 TAB TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD- CALMS NERVES, RELEIVES TENSIONS 3)PATHYADI KADHA(BEST ONE SO FAR FOR HEADACHE MUST TRY)- 15 ML WITH WATER TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD 4) YASTIMADHU CHURNA- 1/4TH TSP WITH WARM WATER- SOOTHES THROAT AND SINUSES

MAINTAIN DIET AVOID COLD ITEMS DAILY WAKE UP EARLY IN MORNING SLEEP EARLY-10 PM AVOID MORE SCREEN TIME AVOID ANGER IT CCAN WORRSEN THE CONDITION

IF HEADACHE IS SEVERE- TAKE DRY GINGER POWDER ADD WATER OR ROSE WATER MAKE THING PASTE AND APPLY ON FOREHEAD FOR 5 MIN AND WASH - IMMEDIATE RELIEF YOU WILL GET BUT BE CAUTIOUS IT DOSENT ENTER INTO EYES

DO GENTLE YOGA AND EXERCISE PRANAYAM-ANULOM VILOM, SHEETALI, SHEETAKARI, BHRAMARI

WALK AFTER FOOD-30MIN DAILY

DO FOLLOW THIS TO 1-2 MONTHS AND SEE RESULTS 100% RELIEF FROM ABOVE SYMPTOMS

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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Hello Yogs

" NO NEED TO WORRY "

" I WILL HELP YOU TO RECOVER WITH UR ISSUES SAFELY EFFECTIVELY PERMENANTLY "

UR ISSUES

Head Pressure and Headache

RELATED TO BELOW MEDICAL CONDITIONS

• Allergic Rhinitis - Recurrent Cold Sneezing Congestion can Block Sinuses and Hu feel Heaviness head • Eustachian Tube Dysfunctions - Vacuum Pressure developed in between Nasopharynx and Middle Ear can create fullness and Heaviness in Head • High Blood Pressure - More Blood Flow and Congestion in Brain vessels can Create Heaviness and Headache • Neck Shoulder Pain Stiffness - Might Be due to 5.Cervical Spondylitis Paraspinal Muscle spasm leads headache • Postures issues - Bad Neck Back Posture while Sitting lying getting up can create Imablance in inner ear Fluids or Blood circulation Imablance difference amongst Brain Body,Inner Ear Fluids imbalance

" U have Multiple Reasons to Get Heaviness and Headache "

100 % AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR ABOVE CORRECTIONS

ALLERGIC RHINITIS SINUS & EUSTACHIAN TUBE DYSFUNCTIONS

• Sitopaladi Churna 1 Tsf+ Haridra Khand 2 Tsf ( Baidyanth Pharma) with 1 Tea Spoons Honey twice a Day • Divya Dhara Oil ( Patanjali Pharma) 2 Drop in Water for Steam Inhalation twice a Day • Bresol NS Nasal Drops ( Himalaya Pharma) 2 Drop in Each Nostrils three times a Day

Advice -

* Avoid Freeized Cold food Fan Cooler AC Dust Pollen Pollution Chemical fumes Deodrant exposure * Do Regular Salt water Gargle and Steam Inhalation to Keep Respiratory passages clean and clear

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

* To continue Losar Plus tablet * Tab.Serpina ( Himalaya Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food * Regularly Monitor ( Early Morning & going to bed Must check) BP Keep Under Good Control * Salt Oil Fats Restrictions in Diet * Avoid Stress Overthinking etc

FOR NECK SHOULDER CERVICAL AND MUSCLE SPASMA * Tab.Muscalt Forte ( Aimil Pharma) 1-0- 1 After Food * Rumalaya Liniment ( For Local Application over affected area followed by mild Massage and hot water bag Application * Neck Back Spine Shoulder Posture Corrections * Use Comfortable Smooth Cushion Pillow with Appropriate Height so it Sleeping Neck posture corrected * Avoid Long screentime TV mobile usage

POSTURE CORRECTION * Improve with Sleeping Standing Sitting Lying posture correction so u should not feel pressure effect * Alter Bed Pillow Sitting chair According to correct posture

100 % WORKING RESULT ORIENTED OVERALL EASILY AVAILABLE PRESCRIBED MEDICINE TOGETHER FOR UR BETTER UNDERSTANDING U MUST TRY

( Headache Heaviness goes away instantly)

* Sitopaladi Churna 1 Tsf+ Haridra Khand 2 Tsf ( Baidyanth Pharma) with 1 Tea Spoons Honey twice a Day * Divya Dhara Oil ( Patanjali Pharma) 2 Drop in Water for Steam Inhalation twice a Day * Bresol NS Nasal Drops ( Himalaya Pharma) 2 Drop in Each Nostrils three times a Day * Tab.Serpina ( Himalaya Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food * Tab.Muscalt Forte ( Aimil Pharma) 1-0- 1 After Food * Rumalaya Liniment ( For Local Application over affected area followed by mild Massage and hot water bag Application * Cap.Stresscom ( Dabur Pharma) 1-0-1 After Food

• 100 % QUICK ACTING INSTANT RELIEF RESULT ORIENTED INTERNAL HOME MADE TEA

Dry Ginger 3 Pinches+ Pure Turmeric 3 Pinches+ ½ Elayachi+ Tulsi Leaves 10 in Number + 1 Elayachi+ 1 Tsf Jaggery + 1 Glass of Water ------ Boil on Mild Flame Reduce to Half and Filter — Drink Luke Warm like Tea take Twice a Day

100 % QUICK INSTANT RELIEF EXTERNAL OIL APPLICATION

Eucalyptus Oil Application over Forehead Neck Shoulder Temporal region

* DO’S :- All Green leafy vegetables Salads Sprouts Fruits Dry fruits fibers Plenty Of Water Fluids intake Luke Warm Water Salt Water Gargle Steam Inhalation Anulom Vilom Bhastrika Bhramari Pranayam

* DON’TS :- Avoid Fan Cooler AC Cold Dust Oily Exposure Allergin Factors Curd Fast Junk Foods Acidic Spicy Sour Salty masala Oily fatty foods Afternoon Sleep

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

God Bless You 😊🙏

If U have any questions u can ask me. i will answer to the level of your satisfaction. U can text me here

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Managing head pressure and headaches while dealing with eustachian tube dysfunction and high blood pressure involves a multi-faceted Ayurvedic approach. Your recent start on Losaar Plus necessitates close communication with your healthcare provider to monitor blood pressure needs closely.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, addressing the root cause is essential. The symptoms you’re describing indicate an imbalance which may be linked to aggravated Vata and Pitta doshas. These imbalances can disrupt the flow of prana (vital energy) and contribute to headaches and tension in neck and shoulders.

First, incorporating a daily Abhyanga with warm sesame oil can be quite effective. Gently massage the oil not only on the head and neck, but also across your shoulders to alleviate tension. Do this preferably in the morning before showering.

A traditional Nasya treatment could help balance excess Vata and Kapha in the head region. Use Anu Taila, an Ayurvedic nasal oil, by applying a few drops in each nostril on an empty stomach. Ensure to do this in the morning, at least 30 minutes before eating.

Pay attention to your diet, favoring warm, cooked meals with mild spices like turmeric, ginger, and black pepper, which can help enhance circulation and reduce congestion. Avoid cold foods and drinks as they might aggravate Kapha dosha, worsening symptoms.

Given your situation of high BP, it would be advantageous to practice Pranayama exercises such as Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) to calm the mind and balance energy channels. Attempt this daily for about 10 minutes, ideally in the early morning.

Ensure adequate sleep and establish a regular sleep routine to aid in supporting the bodys natural rhythms. Create a calming bedtime routine with warm herbal teas like ashwagandha, but avoid taking fluid half an hun before bed to prevent nighttime urination.

Lastly, consult with your healthcare provider regarding your symptoms and any changes in medications. If headaches or pressure persists, immediate medical attention is needed to rule out more serious conditions.

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