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ELEMENT Acupuncture and Wellness

William Wessel, Lic.Ac., M.Ac.

(617)922-1881

45 Newbury Street, Boston

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ELEMENT Acupuncture: Serving the Back Bay, Fenway, Beacon Hill and South End Neighborhoods of Boston

Acupuncture for Headaches and Migraines

There are many different types of headaches, and unfortunately, most people complain of suffering from them at some point or another. There can be tension headaches, which are usually caused by stress or dehydration; cluster headaches, which have many different types of causes; and migraines, which also can be caused by diet, stress or even light sensitivity. Luckily, there are many different options for people who suffer from headaches and migraines. Obviously, being an acupuncturist I love to show off the healing benefits of acupuncture. Acupuncture for headaches and migraines doesn't disappoint us at all. It is a very effective treatment. I have helped people with acute headaches and for chronic headaches. I had one patient who had a headache after giving birth to her daughter. No big deal right? Well, that headache had been going on for 4 years! She only had one acupuncture treatment and the headache went away forever. I am telling you the truth, it was completely amazing! Granted, not everyone has dramatic results like that, but most people will see an improvement in their headaches and migraines.

Oriental medicine recognizes that there are certain patterns to headaches and by treating this underlying root cause of the headache, the symptoms should get better. You could very easily take a pill to get rid of the headache, but that is only masking the symptom, not treating the cause of the disease. In Oriental medicine the liver is a big culprit in creating headaches. The liver Qi can get stuck, causing headaches, or there can be liver wind. Blood deficiency is also a cause of headaches. As every person is different, so is their diagnosis and treatment.

There are also some alternative therapies you can try.

Drink more water (try to drink at lease half your body weight in ounces)

Take a B Complex vitamin

Avoid stimulants such as coffee and alcohol

Avoid refined carbohydrates

Avoid sugar and synthetic sweeteners

Try to get enough sleep at night

Try other alternative therapies such as yoga, massage, or chiropractic

During your acupuncture treatment at Element Acupuncture in Boston we will sit down and discuss all these options with you. We take the time to make sure we know all about your concerns and we come up with a treatment plan that is realistic and effective.

Call William Wessel now at 617-922-1881 to discuss your health concerns and to see how acupuncture can help you to have less headaches and migraines. Our office is located in the back bay neighborhood of Boston and is easily accessible from the South End, Fenway, Beacon Hill or Cambridge. We are never too busy to talk to you and want you to feel better. We know what it is like to live with these conditions.

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