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Migraine

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Symptoms

  • Severe throbbing or pulsating headache (usually one side)

  • Nausea and vomiting

  • Sensitivity to light and sound

  • Visual disturbances (flashing lights, blind spots, zigzag patterns)

  • Dizziness or lightheadedness

  • Blurred vision

  • Tingling in face, hands, or arms

  • Difficulty speaking

  • Neck stiffness

  • Mood changes and irritability

  • Fatigue and weakness

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Causes

  • Genetic factors and family history

  • Hormonal changes (menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause)

  • Stress and anxiety

  • Certain foods (aged cheese, chocolate, processed foods, alcohol)

  • Caffeine (excess or withdrawal)

  • Skipping meals

  • Sleep disturbances or irregular sleep patterns

  • Bright or flashing lights

  • Loud sounds

  • Strong smells (perfumes, smoke)

  • Weather changes

  • Dehydration

  • Physical overexertion

  • Medication overuse

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Types

 

Migraine without Aura - Common migraine with headache but no warning signs

Migraine with Aura - Classic migraine with visual or sensory disturbances before headache

Chronic Migraine - 15 or more headache days per month for over 3 months

Menstrual Migraine - Migraines occurring around menstrual periods

Vestibular Migraine - Migraines with vertigo and dizziness

Hemiplegic Migraine - Rare type causing temporary weakness on one side of body

Retinal Migraine - Temporary vision loss or blindness in one eye

The Migraine plan focuses on alleviating migraine symptoms through specialized yoga techniques & relaxation practices, promoting overall well-being & reducing the frequency and intensity of migraines.

Tremors

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Symptoms

  • Involuntary rhythmic shaking or trembling

  • Shaking in hands, arms, legs, head, or voice

  • Trembling that worsens with movement or stress

  • Difficulty holding objects or writing

  • Shaky voice or head nodding

  • Balance problems

  • Muscle stiffness

  • Slow movements

  • Trembling that improves with rest

  • Worsening symptoms with caffeine or fatigue

  • Difficulty performing fine motor tasks

  • Shaking on one or both sides of body

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Causes

  • Neurological disorders (Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis)

  • Essential tremor (genetic condition)

  • Stress, anxiety, and panic attacks

  • Caffeine or stimulant overuse

  • Medication side effects (asthma medications, antidepressants, mood stabilizers)

  • Alcohol withdrawal or excessive alcohol use

  • Thyroid problems (hyperthyroidism)

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

  • Fatigue and exhaustion

  • Brain injury or stroke

  • Liver or kidney failure

  • Vitamin deficiencies (B12, B1)

  • Aging and natural age-related tremors

  • Overactive reflexes

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Types

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Parkinson's Disease Related Tremors

PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) - Rare brain disorder causing problems with balance, eye movement, and tremors

MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) - Nervous system disorder affecting movement, balance, and autonomic functions

LBD (Lewy Body Dementia) - Brain disorder causing tremors, cognitive changes, and movement problems

CBD (Corticobasal Degeneration) - Progressive neurological disorder with tremors, stiffness, and coordination problems

Essential Tremor

Most common movement disorder, causes rhythmic shaking during voluntary movements, often hereditary

Task Specific Tremors

Writer's Cramps - Tremors and cramping that occur specifically during writing or similar hand tasks

Cerebellar Tremor

Tremor caused by damage to the cerebellum, occurs at the end of purposeful movements

The Tremors plan focuses on reducing tremor symptoms through targeted yoga exercises and relaxation techniques, promoting overall well-being.

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