Natural migraine relief in TorontoAn estimated 3 million people suffer from migraines in Canada with even more people suffering from tension type headaches.

If you are over the age of 20, you have no doubt felt what a headache can be like and if you are a chronic headache sufferer, the pain can hit on a daily basis making life miserable.

Many headaches start from muscle tension that originates in specific muscles of the upper back – if you reduce the tension in these key muscles, you will have less severe and less frequent headaches.

Moreover, the side effects of some headache medications can be so severe, sufferers are searching for non-pharmalogical ways to manage their migraines. Thankfully, there are more options than ever and science is helping to determine which of these methods are most effective.

The Cochrane Review (commonly referred to as the gold standard in research) performed a review of acupuncture in the treatment of headaches and concluded the following:

“…acupuncture is effective and should be considered as a prophylactic measure for patients with frequent or insufficiently controlled migraine attacks.”

Drew’s natural approach to headache management:
Acupuncture – combining both Traditional and anatomical acupuncture techniques for maximum relief
Diet and Supplement Advice – to identify potential triggers such as food allergies, receive proven supplement advice to minimize migraines/headaches
Exercise and Postural Advice – to strengthen weak muscles commonly known to contribute to headaches
Chinese Herbal Therapy – may be utilized for more stubborn and chronic cases
Self Care – learn which points to massage on your own to manage your headaches/migraines at home

Benefits of using acupuncture for headaches
•Safe to use in combination with any medication you may be using
•Promotes the release of natural pain relieving chemicals in the body (endorphins)
•Effective and scientifically proven!

If you are ready to reduce the severity and frequency of your headaches safely and naturally, email Drew today for your free email consulation or simply book online by clicking on the Book Now button below.


A life without headaches is a click away!

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2. Acupuncture for tension-type headache (Review) Linde K, Allais G, Brinkhaus B, Manheimer E, Vickers A, White AR. Cochrane Review, 2009 The Cochrane Collaboration. Published by JohnWiley & Sons, Ltd.

3. Alternative headache treatments: nutraceuticals, behavioral and physical treatments. Sun-Edelstein C, Mauskop A. Headache. 2011 Mar;51(3):469-83.

4. Acupuncture in primary headache treatment. Schiapparelli P, Allais G, Rolando S, Airola G, Borgogno P, Terzi MG, Benedetto C. Neurological Science. 2011 May;32 Suppl 1:S15-8.

5. Non-pharmacological approach to migraine prophylaxis: part II Schiapparelli P, Allais G, Castagnoli Gabellari I, Rolando S, Terzi MG, Benedetto C. Neurological Science. 2010 Jun;31 Suppl 1:S137-9.