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13 Natural Remedies for Migraine Pain

Yoga, biofeedback, magnesium, butterbur and other natural treatments for migraine symptoms (15 Photos)

Laurie Tarkan on Nov 26, 2011 at 1:16PM

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture, a tenet of Chinese medicine, works by using small, thin needles to restore the free flow of energy in the body. A 2009 review of 22 studies regarding acupuncture and migraines suggests that acupuncture is at least as effective, and possibly more effective, than drug treatment for migraine prevention. While the frequency of needed treatments varies woman to woman, James Rohr, a doctor of Oriental medicine and licensed acupuncturist in Miami, says patients who commit to a series of treatments experience the best results.

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- acupuncture,
- headache,
- migraine,
- Yoga

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