Migraine Between
12 and 16 percent of people in the United States experience migraines, making
it the second most common type of headache after tension headaches. People with
migraines have well-defined attacks of headache and other symptoms, separated
by periods during which they have no symptoms. It is
usually controlled by taking over the counter medicines in the mild cases. In
more severe cases, patients may need to take prescriptions drugs from their
primary care doctors or neurologist, such as Indocine or tritans like
Sumatriptan. But some people can not tolerate the side effects or have
insufficient relief. Acupuncture can help! By
unblocking the blockage in particular medidians, acupuncture can provide
remarkable results without the side effects of the medicine. There are
several well-designed clinical trials demonstrating the efficacy of
acupuncture. Please read the following links: http://www.nelh.nhs.uk/hth/acupuncture_headache.asp http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/515298?rss http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/509781 Here are
some the feedbacks from patients with migraine -After many years of migraine headache cycles and multiple forms of treatment acupuncture with Lydia Liu has essentially eliminated migraine recurrence. Lydia is very thorough and skilled as an acupuncturist. She has a remarkable ability to identify blocked meridians. Her treatments are incredibly relaxing. Oftentimes inducing a dream like state. No mater how wound-up or stressed I am, I always leave feeling well rested and relaxed. Thank you Lydia! Barbara Schultz, respiratory therapist and asthma educator. -I have been a migraine sufferer form the age of thirteen. I have been to many doctors and neurologists seeking some relief form the pain. I was prescribed medication that made me feel drowsy and lethargic. I decided to try acupuncture. I have never felt better! The frequency of my migraines has decreased as well as the severity. I have many months that are migraines free! Marta – Associate Clinical Director |