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 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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