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How to reduce eyes, head and neck pain.
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Question #24706
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How to reduce eyes, head and neck pain. - #24706

Yasmin

Doctor I m 43 years old woman. I m having problem of eyes as whenever my head pains with that same time my neck and eyes pupil also pains...I also wear specks for reading...plz do help me with this .... thankyou

Age: 43
Chronic illnesses: Always head pain
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You’re having pain in your head, eyes, and neck, so first I need to ask a few things before starting treatment—do you have BP or sugar? Any past injuries to the head or neck? What kind of pain is it—dull, sharp, shooting, or heavy? And what work do you do daily—like if you’re in front of a screen a lot, or any physical strain at work? These details help me understand the root cause. But for now, we can start with some basic treatment to give you relief. We’ll begin with Shirodhara or Takradhara, which helps calm your mind and nervous system. Then we’ll do Tarpana, an eye treatment using medicated ghee like Brahmi or Jeevantyadi ghritham to strengthen and relax your eyes. We’ll also give you Nasya—nasal drops with Anu tailam—to clear toxins from your head and sinus region. Internally, I’ll start you on Trayodashanga Guggulu, two tablets morning and night after food, and Pathyakshadhatriyadi kashayam, 15 ml twice a day before food, with equal water. These will help with the pain, nerve weakness, and eye strain. Also, just to be sure, get your eye pressure, vision power, and a retina check done. Once I get all this information, I’ll plan your full treatment properly.

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Experiencing pain in the head, neck, and eyes can often be interconnected, especially with visual strain. From an Ayurvedic perspective, imbalance in the doshas, particularly Pitta and Vata, might be contributing to this discomfort. These symptoms can be indicative of stress, eye strain, or even sinus-related issues.

Firstly, ensure you’re taking frequent breaks when reading or working at a screen. Every 20 minutes, shift your focus to a distant object for at least 20 seconds. This can help reduce strain on the eyes.

For the dietary perspective, consider incorporating foods that balance Pitta and Vata. Cooling foods like cucumber, leafy green, and sweet fruits such as pears can be beneficial. Avoid excessive consumption of spicy, sour, or excessively salty foods, as these can aggravate Pitta.

You can try a few relaxing eye exercises to help relieve tension. Palming is one such technique where you rub your palms together to create warmth and then gently place them over your closed eyes for a few minutes.

Nasya (nasal) treatment with Anu taila can help balance doshas in the head region. Place a drop or two of warm Anu taila in each nostril in the morning.

Abhyanga, or self-massage with warm sesame oil focused on the neck and shoulders, might relieve muscular tension in that area. Always follow up with a warm, not hot, shower to remove excess oil. Doing this regularly can reduce stiffness and improve circulation.

It’s advisable to practice some gentle yoga, especially poses like Cat-Cow and Neck Rolls, which can alleviate tension in the neck and head region. Additionally, stress-relief techniques such as meditation or deep breathing can help in managing these symptoms.

Please note, if headaches or neck/eye pain are severe or persistent, it is crucial to seek professional medical attention. A more thorough examination may be needed to rule out any underlying conditions.

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NAMASTE YASMIN,

Based on your description, you May be experiencing a condition involving cervicogenic headache or eye strain related headache, which can affect the head, neck and eyes simultaneously, especially if there’s prolonged screen use , poor posture, or uncorrected vision.

In Ayurveda, this condition may be related to

-VATA- PITTA imbalance, especially Shira shoola(headache) and netrashoola(eye pain). -Agnimandya(digestive weakness), leading to accumulation of ama(toxins). -dhatukshaya(tissue depletion), especially in majja dhatu(nervous tissue) -Prolonged ruksha(dry), stressful lifestyle, and mental strain.

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT PLAN

1) GODANTI BHASMA= 125 mg twice daily with honey or ghee =powerful in treating chronic headaches and eye pain.

2) SHANKHA VATI= 1 tab twice a day after meals = relieves headache due to indigestion, acidity

3) CHANDRA[RABHA VATI= 2 tab twice a day =balances vata and pitta, reduces pain, stress

4) DRAKSHADI KASHAYA= 15ml with warm wtaer twice daily after meals = cools pitta, reduces burning and heaviness in eyes and head.

5) MANASAMITRA VATAKAM= 1 tab at bedtime with milk = enhances sleep, reduces mental stress and nervous headache

6) PUNARNAVADI MANDUR= 1 tab twice daily after food = helps in improving blood flow and reducing toxins

EXTERNAL THERAPIES

1) KSHEERBALA TAILA(101 AVARTI)= massage oil for neck pain and vata disorders

2) SHIROLEPA= heral paste applied to forehead for chronic headache relief= sunthi+ milk 5 min

3) DHOOMAPANA= haridra+vacha+jatamansi to cleanse head channels

ISOTINE EYE DROPS(ayurvedic)= 2 drops in each eye twice daily

DIET ADVICES -eat warm, freshly cooked, easily digestible foods -include ghee, milk, almonds, raisins and green leafy vegetables - avoid spicy, sour ,stale, cold and fermented foods - drink triphala tea at night to support eye health and digestion

LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS -avoid prolonged scrren time, use blue-light filters. -take frequent breaks while reading or using digital devices - maintain. correct posture- avoid bending the neck for long -practice gentle yoga, especially -shavasana -matysasana -bhramari pranayam -ensure 7-8 hours of quality sleep

HERBAL HOME REMEDIES -ROSE WATER EYE WASH= use sterile rosewater to refresh eyes daily -Ghee in nostril= 2 drops of warm cows ghee in each nostril before sleep

DO FOLLOW

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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Minimum use of digital media. Eyewash with triphala water. Tab.Dashmool 2-0-2 Tab.Brahmi 1-0-1

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1.Migrakot tab/ Pathyakshadatryadi kwatham tab 2-0-2 before food 2.Dasamoolakatutrayam kwatham tab 2-0-2 after food 3.Sudarshanam gulika 1-0-1after food 4.Thriphala tab 2 at bedtime 5. KM lepam for ext.application over painful areas, leave it for 2hours then wash it off

Avoid Direct exposure of AC/Fan to head, Avoid excessive exposure to screen , Take adequate water (3litre/day), Adequate fruits and vegetables Have proper sleep Do neck stretches daily

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Hello, 1. What is the issue with eyes(?diagnosis) 2. When was the last eye check up and change of spectacles? 3. What is your profession? 4. Do you have any hyperacidity issue? Do you skip meals? 5. Did you notice any trigger for your head ache and how often you get headaches?

Answers to these questions will help to give appropriate suggestion: Till then you can try the following: 1. Pathyakshadatryadi kashayam 20ml----0-----20ml 30 mniutes before breakfast and dinner by adding 80 ml of boiled-cooled water

Take care. Kind regards.

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Amlaki rasayana- 1 tsp with warm water at morning Mahatriphaladi ghrita - 1 tsp with warm milk at morning Dashamoola aristha- 4 tsp with equal quantity of water twice daily after food

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Take Saptamrit lauh Chandraprabha vati 1 tab twice a day Anu tail 2 drops in each nostril

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Take pathyadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with water Amalaki rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Do tratak eyes exercise twice daily Do Nasya with cow’s ghee 2 drops in both nostril twice daily. Soak cotton in Rose water and put on your closed eyes for 10 mins and remove. Lightly massage your scalp twice weekly with Brahmi oil keep overnight and wash in the morning.

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Hi Yasmin …this is Dr Vinayak As considering your problems you should maintain proper sleep pattern and avoid triggering factors like exposure to cold A/C fan etc screen time Rx -shirashooladi vajra rasa 1-0-1 after food Rasnadi guggulu 1-0-1 after food Pratyakshadatryadi kashaya 10ml twice before food

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HELLO YASMIN,

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR BODY? -head pain(headache) -Eye pain(especially around the pupils) - Neck pain and stiffness

These three are often connected, and they may not be separate problems- instead they are different signs of one deeper imbalance in your body.

Ayurveda works with three main energies called doshas -VATA= controls movement , nerves, pain -PITTA= controls heat, digestion, eyesight, emotions -KAPHA= controls strength, stability, lubrication.

In your case -Vata is aggravated- causing nerve pain, stiffness, tension -Pitta is also disturbed- leading to eye burning, sensitivity and headache This imbalance may be due to: -mental stress and overthinking -too much screen time or reading without breaks -improper posture-like bending the neck for long - late sleeping and irregular meals -poor digestion, acidity, or constipation.

All these areas are connected through: -nerves -blood flow - muscle tension

If your neck muscles are tight(from bad posture or tension), they can press or nerves that go to your head and eyes, leading to- -headaches -eye pain - neck stiffness- all happening at the same time This is often called " crevice-occipital tension" or “referred pain”

TREATMENT GOAL -balance vata and pitta doshas -relieve pain - improve eye strength and clarity -relax the nervous system - support cervical spine health - prevent recurrence

INTERNALLY START WITH

1) PATHYADI KASHAYA- 20 ml with equal water twice daily after food for 3 months =balances pitta and vata, especially in the head; relieves migraine , headache, eye strain (one of the best classical formulations for eye and head disorder)

2) SAPTAMRIT LAUH- 1 tab twice daily with honey or ghee for 2-3 months = improves vision, reduces eye fatigue, supports optic nerve health, useful in myopia/presbyopia

3) BRAHMI VATI(WITH GOLD OR PLAIN)- 1 tab at bedtime with warm milk for 2-3 months =calms nervous systemm, reduces anxiety, supports deep sleep, useful in psycosomatic headaches

4) TRAYODASHANG GUGGULU- 2 tabs twice daily after food with warm water for 3 months =relieves neck stiffness, nerve related pain, cervical spondylosis symptoms

5) RASNASAPTAK KASHAYA- 20 ml with water twice daily before meals for 2-3 months = anti-inflammatory, reduces neck stiffness, muscle pain, and vata kapha related conditions

6) NASYA WITH ANU TAILA- 2 drops in each nostril daily in the morning for 45-60 days =clears sinus, head, and neck stiffness

EXTERNAL THERAPIES CAN GO TO CLINIC FOR THIS -NETRA TARPANA -SHIRODHARA -GREEVA BASTI

DIET TO BE FOLLOWED -warm, light, cooked foods - rice, wheat, barley -moong dal, masoor dal -ghee=nourishes brain and eyes - cooked veggies-carrot, beets, pumpkin, ash gourd, bottle gourd - seasonal fruits-avoid sour fruits -cumin, coriander , fennel, turmeric -cow’s milk(warm, boiled with turmeric or nutmeg) - herbal teas- brahmi, chamomile, licorice

AVOID -cold, dry, or leftover food - excess spicy, sour, or salty items -pickles, vinegar, red chilli - excessive tea/coffee - fermented foods- idli, dosa,curd at night -white sugar, bakery items - night time heavy meals

YOGA AND LIFESTYLE

DO’S -neck rotations, shoulder rolls, bhujangasana, matsyasana daily -trataka (focused gazing) to improve eye power - palming and eye blinking exercises -bhramari, nadi sodhana pranayam-very calming -sleep before 10 pm -take breaks every 30-40 mins during reading or screen work

DON’T: -use mobile/computer in dark -bend neck forward for long-forward head posture - skip meals -sleep in the day time or after heavy meals

SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES -triphala eye wash- boil 1 tsp triphala in 1 cup =cool and strain through clean cloth =wash eyes gently in the morning

DO FOLLOW CONSISENTLY

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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