Heaviness in forehead and head area - #22469
I m student studying 10 hours a day feel heaviness in my forehead and head throughout a day Even waking up after sleep of 6-7 hours I also do pranayam for 30 min daily What should I do coz it totally affecting my study,focus,concentration,mood etc
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Dear Thank you for reaching out and expressing what you’re going through, so honestly first of all I want to acknowledge your dedication studying for 10 hours. A day is not easy. It takes discipline, focus and mental strength and it is also natural for the mind and body to show the signs of stress and weakness when this intensity is maintained for a long time without proper replenishment You have mentioned that you feel a constant heaviness in your forehead and head throughout the day, even after 6 to 7 hours of sleep, and that it affects your study, focus, concentration, and mood. This is something I often hear from sincere students like You Who are putting their best efforts forward, it begin to feel like their mental sharpness. Energy and peace are sleeping away. From an Ayurvedic perspective This state is not merely a physical issue it reflects a deeper imbalance between the body systems, mental energy, and sensory overload When you study for long hours with high intensity, it gradually starts to exhaust your OJAS. The vital essence responsible for the mental clarity, stamina, immunity, and emotional resilience. This continuous mental work and long hours of sitting can lead to vitiation of VATA and Kapha doshas. In particular VATA with governance movement, nerve impulses and cognitive function becomes disturbed due to excessive thinking irregular routines and insufficient mental stress as VATA increases, it can create dryness fatigue irritability scattered thoughts, and insomnia on the other hand, KAPHA with governance stability awareness, and lubrication may accumulate in the head region, create a sense of pressure, doneness, mental fog, and reduced all alertness. The forehead is also the seat of SADHAKA PITTA, it’s a type of pitta dosha that governs intellect emotions memory, and decision making, when over used or depleted, it causes emotional sensitivity, reduced processing power, and frequent mood shifts Even though you are sleeping for 6 to 7 hours, it is important to note that quality matters more than quantity if sleep is disturbed shallow or begins late at night. It doesn’t allow full recovery of the nervous system. The brain works extremely hard during study, digesting information, organising it and retaining it. And needs depress to restore itself, you sleep is compromise. It is common to to feel mentally, foggy or heavy, even after waking up You also mentioned that you do pranayama for 30 minutes daily, which is commendable. Pranaya is one of the most powerful tools to stabilise VATA and promote mental calmness. However, even good practices sometimes do not yield full results if the body is under other types of strain such as nutrient deficiency, eyestrain, emotional pression, or lack of physical moment, all of these can act as background stressors that accumulate quietly and manifest as head, Avenas or mental fatigue In students, those who are highly committed and sincere, there is often a subtle inner pressure to perform or maintain consistency. This pressure, though not always expressed slowly builds up. It can cause muscle tension, shallow, breathing, poor digestion, and eventually a sense of mental illness or overwhelmed. The body begins to signal that it needs a pause that it needs care movement nourishment and emotional release
Another important concept in Ayurveda is PRANA, the life force energy that flows through the body, especially Norishes the brain. When PRANA becomes imbalanced Due to too much mental activity, irregular breathing, lack of exposure to natural air or surprise emotions, then the mind feels blocked. The head feels heavy and the heart feels unsettled. The ice neck and the brain are deeply connected through channels known as SIRAS and NADUS and if this get Overused or constricted the sense of head heaviness naturally arises There is also a role of AGNI. The digestive fire which is not just limited to digestion of food, but also governs the mental digestion. Your ability to Process observed and assimilate knowledge and experience when AGNI is disturbed either due to irregular meals and healthy foods or stress, it creates AMA or metabolic toxins, which circulate and lodge in weak areas Open the brain or sinus region, contributing to sluggishness, foggy and pressure in the head Ayurveda always acknowledge the mind, body connection. Your mood, energy, and sense of purpose are all deeply linked when you study begins to feel like a burden instead of a passion, the mind begins to resist and this creates emotional and mental stagnation. Over time, this can feel like a fog that covers your natural intelligence and brightness, but the truth is your clarity and calmness are not lost. They are simply crowded by temporary imbalances, which can be gently corrected Your symptoms are not signs of weakness. They are messages from your body telling you that it needs balance. It’s not about doing less. It is. About doing it in harmony with your inner rhythm. Your mental capacity is immense and dedication is already proof of that Ayurveda simply teachers how to protect and nourish that capacity, so it can serve you fully joyfully With the right adjustment to your routine nourishment of your senses and mind and proper mental rest. This happiness will lift you will feel lighter, more focused and more yourself again Meanwhile, you can take Medha vati-one tablet twice daily after food with Luko water Saraswathi aristha-4 teaspoon with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Continue pranayama, do meditation You are not alone in this, and your efforts are seen and respected Thank you
May I know how old are you and how much your blood pressure? Do not worry because of continuous studying, you might be feeling pressure over your head. Give a gap of 10 minutes every hour and study continue. Pranayam meditation drink, plenty of fluids, eat fresh fruits, coconut water, barley, water, butter, milk, soak raisins, overnight, and eat morning. Can start on. Medha vati- One tablet twice daily with water Ashwagandha capsule- One capsule daily Saraswathi aristha-4teaspoon with equal quantity of water twice daily after food
Bp-120/80 Age-25
Ok I just wanted to know your blood pressure sometimes due to low blood pressure, you may get dizziness as your blood pressure is normal Continue the above
Avoid chilled, processed food and bakery products. Steam inhalation twice a day. Cap.Stresscom 1-0-1
If you are having any cold related issues steam with hot water will help
Else the headache is because of pitta, some diet and medication will help.
Avoid fried, bakery, sour, packed, preservative foods. Avoid pickles. Include ghee, buttermilk and cow milk in daily diet.
Pranayam like SHITALI and SHITAKARI will help.
Syp. Pathyadi Kadha 2tsp twice a day before food with luke warmwater. Tab. Kamdudha Vati 2 tabs before food with lukewarm water. Cap. Memorine 1 cap twice a day after food with cow milk.
A cup of hot water or hot milk with a teaspoon of ghee at bed time will help.
Also check with an opthalmologist for number for specs that can also cause headache.
studying for 10 hours a day is intense and takes a toll on both mind and body even with practices like pranayam your symptoms is can be due to mental exhaustion, eye strain , nervous system fatigue and imbalance in prana vata and sadhak pitta or improper digestion
daily regimen follow this for minimum 30-60 days nasya- after bath in morning daily install 2 drops od shad Bindu taila in each nostril Oil massage- ksheerbala tail massage scalp 2-3 times a week limit screen time, maintain proper posture while studying- spine neck alignment is must
diet- avoid fried, over spicy food add brain supportive like soaked almonds 4-5 daily , ghee, walnuts soaked, milk , raisins evening- ashwagandha churna 1 tsp with warm milk
mild rejuvenating therapy - Brahmi ghruta- 1 tsp with warm milk in morning smriti sagar rasa- 1 tab twice a day after meals saraswarista- 10ml twice a day with water after meals
midday power nap for 20-30 min. can refresh mental capacity evening walk and sun exposure use pomodoro technique- 25-30 minutes study + 5 min break
if still after following this symptoms persist then check for eye power, cervical tension, bit d3, b12 levels and sinusitis
thank you
Pathyadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with water Brahmi vati 1-0-1 after food with water Nasya with almost oil - put 2 drops in both nostril once daily
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Studying 10 hours a day feels heavy in forehead and head throughout a day totally affecting my study,focus,concentration,mood etc
PROBABLE CAUSES -
• Continue Intensive Uninterrupting Heavy Study Creating Stress Strain • There will be Persistent Increased Blood Flow to Brain which creates Pressure in Brain Nerves Blood Vessels Prolonged Sittings • Sedentary Lifestyle creates Heaviness Tightness • Heavy Brain Function Consumes more Oyxgen and Sugar Nutrients which can lead deprivation and cause heaviness inside • Prolonged Sittings or Screentime can cause Stiffness in Neck and Upper back that also can Stiffness • Any Allergy Sinus kind of Issues also related • Prolonged Screentime Light Focus can create Eye Strain Pressure can lead heaviness • Mental Fatigue Depleted energy can create heaviness • Vit D B Calcium Iron Deficiency Issues can lead heaviness • Sedentary lifestyles can cause Marked Water • Retention can cause heaviness • Stress hormone cortisol creates heaviness
( All Above Issues U need Identify and to Correct )
MY RECOMMENDATION
• Study Pattern - Study for 20 Min - Reading 5 Min - Analysing 5 Mins - Summary • Study 30 min .Then Keep Gap of 10 mins Relax ur Mind By Meditation Dhyan Relax ur Body By Shavasan Anuloma Vilom Pranayam • Study Smart Not Hard • Have Gaps every 2 - 3 hr For Healthy Nutritious Fruits Dryfruits intake • Have Gap Every 2-3 Hrs for Mobility Exercise Outside Move in Fresh Air to Reboo Urself • Don’t Get Put More Mental Pressure.It Bores Study with Ease • Drink Plenty of Water Fluids Juices Approximately 3 Liters Per Day • Include Diet Multivitamin Rich in Omega Vit D B A C E Nourishes Overall Health and Brain • Use Herbal Suppliment To Boost Stamina Strength Energy like Ashwagandha Bramhi • Correct Ur Neck Back Pressure.use comfortable sittings • For Eye Strain Use Rose Water Cotton Gauze over eyes every 4 hrs Once for 3 mins Relax ur Eyes • Apply Navaratna Red Oil Head Massage Gently Every Night will keep ur mind Calmer • Take a Gap and Play Funny Indoor Outdoor Games to Boost Ur Body’ Mind • Limit Addictions Tea Coffee Carbonated Beverages Packed Canned Processed Foods Smoke Alcohol Tobacco ( if any ) • Make a Group and Have Healthy Study Group Discussion will help u
100 % RESULT ORIENTED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES U MUST TRY ( Heaviness Goes Away, Memory concentration Focus Mood will Uplifted
1.Bramhi Vati Budhivardhak ( Dhootpapeshwar Phrama) 1 -0-1 After Food 2.Tab.Ashwagandha 250 mg ( Himalaya Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food 3.Bramha Smriti Granules ( Nagarjun Pharma) 1 Tsf Morning+0- 1 Tsf Night After Food 4.Red Navratna Oil Head Massage at Night Everyday
DO’S - Prefer Healthy Nutritious Leafy Vegetable Fruits salads sprouts Fibers Soaked Dry Fruits Resins Plenty of Water Fluids Juices Approximately 3 Liters Per Day Dairy Products Mild Physical walking activities Yoga Anuloma Vilom Pranayam Surya Namaskar Dhyan Meditation
DON’T - Avoid Too Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fast Junk Foods Bakery Sedentary Lifestyle Lack of Physical Activities Stress Anxiety Prolonged Sittings
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Dr Arun Desai
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Just want to add one point which I have missed, also feel heaviness on nose and nearby area I don’t have any cold cough or any cinus related problem
I have covered that part also in my advice and treatment Do continue follow with treatment U will feel diffrence
Experiencing persistent heaviness in your forehead and head can indeed be unsettling, especially when it’s impacting your studies and focus. In Ayurveda, this kind of heaviness might be linked to an imbalance in the Kapha dosha, potentially combined with aggravated Vata, particularly if there’s irregular routine or stress involved.
Begin by evaluating your daily routine and ensuring it aligns with natural cycles. Try to wake up and sleep at consistent times, as irregular sleeping habits can exacerbate Vata and result in this kind of discomfort. Though you’re sleeping six to seven hours, consider if you need a bit more rest or if quality of sleep is affecting you.
Diet wise, eating light easy-to-digest meals can help. Warm, freshly cooked foods balancing for Kapha and Vata such as lightly spiced soups, cooked vegetables, and whole grains would be beneficial. Avoid heavy, cold, or oily foods, as these can increase Kapha, contributing to that feeling of heaviness.
Continue pranayam, emphasizing on the kapalabhati and anulom vilom techniques, which aid in balancing these doshas. Be gentle though, to prevent further Vata imbalance. Adding a short meditation practice could further enhance relaxation and concentration.
Hydration is crucial too. Warm water with some ginger or lemon taken throughout the day can support digestion and reduce heaviness. Avoid cold drinks which can slow down digestion and contribute to Kapha issues.
Consider using nasya - nasal drops, with Ayurvedic oils like Anu Taila to help clear and balance head blockages. However, it’s vital you seek guidance from an Ayurvedic practitioner to ensure this approach suits you specifically.
Lastly, look at posture during study, ensuring comfortable seating to prevent strain causing head pressure. If symptoms persist, do consult with a healthcare professional for a comprehensive evaluation.
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