Managing Migraines

Getting a migraine just thinking about how to manage migraines?

These particular types of headaches are among the most difficult to live with - as they can affect the entire body in a debilitating way. 

The experience varies from person to person, but migraines usually involve throbbing pain in various areas of the head, along with waves of nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.

The cause or reason for migraines is difficult to pinpoint, but there are known triggers, such as hormonal changes, certain foods and drinks (caffeine and alcohol among the most common), stress, and exercise.

Fortunately, there are ways to manage the pain beyond simply taking pain medication: 

• Rest in a quiet, dark room

• Apply a hot or cold compress to the back of your neck. 

• Mindful meditation

• Lavender essential oil

• Hydrate

• Temple massage

• Acupuncture 

Based on a recent review of 22 clinical trials involving 4,985 people, there is evidence that acupuncture reduces the frequency of headaches in individuals with migraines. The frequency of headache is dropped by 50% or more in up to 59% of individuals receiving acupuncture and this effect can persist for more than six months.

Acupuncture keeps our body’s energy flow (“qi”) balanced throughout the body. When placed correctly, acupuncture needles can slow pain transmission.  

As traditional pain medications often don’t alleviate all headache pain, acupuncture is a great way to decrease the frequency and severity of migraines. 

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