Acupuncture Gives Relief To Headache and Migraine

It is common among Americans to suffer from headaches and migraines which can be caused by daily stress and activities. We normally resort to over-the-counter drugs to counteract the pains. However, there is an alternative method to cure headaches and migraines.

Acupuncture has been used by the Chinese to relieve pain caused by headaches and migraines. Researchers found that it can actually provide long term treatment, and has helped increase the quality of life for chronic headache sufferers.

Headaches and migraines can be caused by different factors. Location of the pain may tell you different diagnosis. Knowing that will help your acupuncturist choose the suitable combination for your condition.

To make the procedure even more effective, the Chinese use a combination of herbs, massage and energetic exercises.

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Tips on Reducing Frequency of Migraine Attacks

With a very busy world and with hectic schedules, migraine headaches have become very common. Migraine is a very painful kind of headache that occurs on one side of the head. It is at times accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and changes in vision. It can be aggravated by exposure with light.

There is a 4:1 ratio among women and men who suffers from migraine. It is mostly women who get affected. However, for most of the affected women, migraine disappears during pregnancy.

"The typical migraine headache is one-sided and pulsating, lasting 4 to 72 hours. Accompanying complaints are nausea and vomiting, and a heightened sensitivity to bright lights (photophobia) and noise (hyperacusis). Approximately one third of people who experience migraines get a preceding aura, in which a patient may sense a strange light or unpleasant smell. ….Other symptoms of the aura phase can include auditory or olfactory hallucinations, temporary dysphasia, vertigo, tingling or numbness of the face and extremities, and hypersensitivity to touch. "

Here are some tips on how to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine according to chinese medicine:

1. Eat natural foods such as fruits, vegetables, organic meat. Avoid processed foods.
2. Avoid "fire inducing" foods such as alcohol, soda, and processed foods
3. Meditate daily to 20-30 minutes per day to calm the mind.
4. Practice deep abdominal breathing several times per day.
5. Use acupuncture and acupressure points to help balance chi flow
6. Drink more water

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