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Acupuncture for Migraines

In Western countries, 25% of the population experiences headaches, and from that percentage, 90% suffers from migraines. Despite their side effects, the most common medical approach is the administration of analgesics, and it does not represent a cure; an alternative treatment is acupuncture. Acupuncture for migraines has been found to be an effective treatment having positive effects on the nervous system, specifically at local points where the tiny needles are placed, cutting the transference of pain, avoiding it to reach the areas of the brain that regulate the emotional aspects of pain. The modern medical acupuncture uses local (head and neck for example) and distant points (such as hands and feet).

Chinese medicine holds that a migraine is a condition that reflects the imbalance of internal organs, altering the flow of energy and blood, and obstruction of the meridians or energy channels is a consequence of emotional disturbances, physical weakness, hormonal disequilibrium, irregular diets, and external factors. The alteration of emotions, especially anger, irritability, frustration, hatred, etc., blocks the liver causing the disturbance of the circulation of energy and blood, obstructing the meridians of the head. This blockage will cause pain and will be reflected in the head.

Migraines are more common in women because female hormones play an important role in balancing the body. Therefore, the female hormonal imbalance is another related factor. According to Chinese medicine, any disease emerges when there are a number of factors combined at once, and this is the case for women. Although the hormonal imbalance is not very significant or can be even asymptomatic, it can help to increase the overall energy imbalance. In addition to this factor, women are more perceptible emotionally, and their reactions to emotions are stronger than in men.

In general, if the cause of the blockage is removed, the pain can be cleared away successfully through acupuncture for migraines without complications. Nevertheless, in order to prevent migraine to return, the patient should regulate all aspects of their life like maintaining an optimal emotional state, avoid stress, anger, sudden changes in the rhythm of sleep (wakefulness, excessive tiredness), avoid alcohol, fatty foods, and try to eat on time and to have a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends acupuncture to treat more than a 100 conditions, including headaches and migraine. Normally, an acupuncture session takes between 30 to 45 minutes, and it is advisable to go without haste because it can interfere with the treatment. We recommend you to rely on a competent practitioner of acupuncture. Acupuncture treatment is often covered by extended health plans in Vancouver. If you are interested in acupuncture for migraines or any acupuncture treatment, you can contact Prestige in Kitsilano, where our registered acupuncturist Azadeh Baradaran will be happy to help you with your specific condition.

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