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Health Encyclopedia: Preventing Migraines

Prevention

There are several ways to prevent migraine attacks. A healthy diet (See Lifestyle Changes in this report), the right amount of sleep, and non-drug approaches, such as biofeedback, should be tried first for prevention.

Behavioral Treatments

Behavioral techniques that reduce stress and empower the patient may help some people with migraines. Studies report between 35 - 50% reduction in migraine and tension-type headaches with these approaches. They generally include:

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Expert & Community Posts

Acupuncture for Migraine - A Sham or Miracle?

By Nancy Bonk , Health Expert

Acupuncture, a complementary therapy used in conjunction with traditional western medicine, can be... Read more »

Does acupuncture help with knee and hip osteoarthritis?

By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

I am often asked if I "believe" in acupuncture. I believe in helping patients. I believe in... Read more »

Study Shows Acupuncture Improves Chronic Low Back Pain

By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...done in both Europe and America have suggested that acupuncture is an effective treatment for... Read more »

Acupuncture to Help Insomniacs

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...and relieve pain." Some reports tell us that acupuncture (acupressure using needles) has a... Read more »

Acupuncture May Provide Relief of Allergy Symptoms

By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

Back in 2005, I started weekly acupuncture treatments. Primarily, I went for stomach distress.... Read more »

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Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain

...Other promising approaches, such as Botox injections and lidocaine patches, are also being investigated.Acupuncture. A study in the British Medical Journal found that acupuncture provided longer... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Natural Remedies

...herbal products. Always check with your doctor before using any herbal remedies or dietary supplements.AcupunctureAcupuncture is increasingly being used to reduce osteoarthritis pain. The... Read more »

Infertility In Women: Highlights

...cause premature birth and low birth weight. These complications can affect the health of the child.Acupuncture for InfertilityThe timing of acupuncture treatments may affect its possible ability... Read more »

Headaches: Tension: Treatment

...Preliminary studies report some benefits for relief of migraines and associated tension-type headaches.Acupuncture and Similar TechniquesTechniques using acupuncture points on the body have become... Read more »

Allergic Rhinitis: Other Treatments

...reducing stress related to allergy symptoms. According to research presented at a 2004 allergy conference, acupuncture is now the most popular alternative treatment among allergy sufferers. The... Read more »

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