Diet Care for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, sometimes is described as the most excruciating pain known to humanity. The pain typically involves the lower face and jaw, although sometimes it affects the area around the nose and above the eye. This intense, stabbing, electric shock-like pain is caused by irritation of the trigeminal nerve, which sends branches to the forehead, cheek and lower jaw. It usually is limited to one side of the face. According to Ayurveda, Vata – aggravating foods can cause and be responsible for this problem, so avoiding them and consuming a diet full of anti-oxidants, fats, and the food items that can balance the Vata Dosha will be very beneficial to manage Trigeminal Neuralgia.

Diet Plan For Trigeminal Neuralgia

Early Morning

Luke warm water / Soaked almond -4 / Indian gooseberry -2 / Aloe Vera juice

Breakfast

Rice flakes / Vegetable Porridge / Ragi chapatti (Finger millet) / Multigrain chapatti + Vegetable / Fresh Juice / Milk with boiled eggs

Mid-Morning

Fruit juice / Fruit/ Herbal tea/Green tea

Lunch

Chapatti / Multigrain Chapatti / Rice / Veg Pulao / Veg with Dal / Salad

Evening

Fruit/ Sprouts chat/ Rice flakes / Egg-1/ Soup/Veg or Non-veg (homemade)/ Roasted makhane (Foxnut) / Roasted chickpeas

Dinner

Chapatti / Multigrain Chapatti /Brown rice / Veg pulao / Veg with Dal

Bed Time

Skimmed milk with A pinch of turmeric / 3-4 drops of Cow’s Ghee