A study published last year shows evidence that acupuncture is more effective at treating chronic migraines with fewer side effects than both pharmaceutical drugs and botox. Participants who received 30 treatments over a 3 month period reported an overall decrease of severity of pain, frequency of migraines and need for medication compared to control groups.

With all the talk of new pharmaceuticals for migraine prevention being approved by the FDA this week, perhaps here in Victoria we could take a more holistic approach. The article also highlights the importance of acupuncture frequency to achieve optimal results. While getting regular acupuncture may take a bit more effort than taking a pill, the study also shows that the acupuncture group had far fewer adverse effects to treatment.

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