What Is a Headache and How Can Ayurveda Help Identify the Root Cause and Provide Natural Relief? - #16048

For the past several months, I have been dealing with headaches more frequently, and I am starting to get frustrated. Sometimes, I wake up with a dull pain in my forehead that lasts all day, while other times, I experience a sharp throbbing pain on one side of my head that makes it hard to concentrate. I have taken painkillers occasionally, but I do not want to rely on them long-term. I started researching headaches, and I found that there are different types—tension headaches, migraines, sinus headaches, and cluster headaches. But what I do not understand is how to tell which type I have. Could my headaches be caused by stress, dehydration, poor diet, or something else entirely? I am looking for Ayurvedic ways to identify and treat headaches naturally. Does Ayurveda classify headaches based on doshas? For example, are Pitta-type headaches related to heat and inflammation, while Vata-type headaches come from stress and dryness? What are the best Ayurvedic remedies for each type? I have heard that herbs like Brahmi, Ashwagandha, and Triphala can help with headaches—do they work for all types, or do different headaches require different treatments? Also, does Ayurveda recommend dietary changes to prevent frequent headaches? Should I be avoiding certain foods like spicy or processed items? Another thing I am wondering about is whether lifestyle factors like sleep quality and posture contribute to headaches. Could too much screen time, poor posture, or a lack of movement be worsening my condition? If anyone has successfully treated their headaches with Ayurvedic remedies, I would love to hear what worked for them and whether they noticed lasting improvements. I am looking for a long-term solution that goes beyond just masking the pain.