The Impact of Alternate Nostril Breathing on Migraine Attacks
Study Overview
This study examined how effective alternate nostril breathing (ANB) is in reducing the frequency and severity of migraines. Migraines are common and can severely affect daily life, leading to a need for better management options beyond medication.
Research Goals
The main goal was to see if ANB could help lessen how often migraines occur and how intense they feel, along with reducing the related difficulties in daily activities.
Methodology
The trial took place at six health centers in Izmir, Turkey. A total of 86 participants, aged 18-50 and diagnosed with migraines, were divided into two groups:
- Intervention Group: Practiced ANB three times a day for three months.
- Control Group: Continued their usual treatments.
The main measurements were the changes in how often migraines occurred and their severity, using the Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS).
Key Findings
The results showed:
- Significant Reduction: The intervention group had fewer migraine attacks (P = 0.002) and lower MIDAS scores (P = 0.003).
- Improvements in Severity: Both groups reported less severe attacks (P = 0.001), but the difference between groups was not significant (P = 0.074).
- Within-group Improvements: The intervention group showed marked improvements in attack frequency, severity, and MIDAS scores (P = 0.001 for all).
Conclusion
Alternate nostril breathing appears to be an effective, non-invasive treatment for reducing migraines and associated difficulties. Further research is necessary to understand its long-term benefits.
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