Offering Alternative
NYC Migraine Treatments
for Effective Migraine Relief

SERIOUS ACUPUNCTURE FOR
TREATING SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS

We offer alternative NYC migraine treatment for those who cannot or choose not to use conventional therapies. Common treatments offered by the western medical community include a variety of medications, some of which are preventative and others of which are abortive. Frequently used migraine medications include the following classes.

1. Medications that have an abortive effect:

a. Triptans which directly affect serotonin levels Commmonly used triptans include Imitrex and Zomeg

b. Non-triptans which target other brain chemicals which have an effect on serotonin levels, such as: Cafergot and Midrin

c. Weak narcotics Commonly used medications in this class include Fioricet and Tylenol w/ Codeine

2. Medications which can have a preventative effect include:

a. Anti-hypertensive drugs, such as: Beta Blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers

b. Anti-Depressants including Elavil and Pamelor

c. Anti-Seizure drugs such as Neurotin; and

d. Anti-histamines such as Benadryl.

In treating migraines, Chinese Medicine focuses on addressing the underlying cause of the condition. In doing so, a practitioner must first determine the specific type of migraine that the patient is experiencing so that a treatment plan can be developed to address the patients specific underlying condition.

The treatment plan will include specific acupuncture point prescriptions unique to that patient, dietary recommendations and if the practitioner is a qualified herbalists, herbal prescriptions to treat the underlying condition.

Chinese medicine offers a viable, effective and safe alternative to treating migraines. If you or someone you know suffer from migraines, you should explore the possibility of acupuncture and herbal medicine.

For further information or to make an appointment feel free to contact us at 917.968.2854.

West Village Acupuncture
4 Milligan Place
Suite 1F
New York, N.Y. 10011
6th Ave btwn 10th & 11th
917.968.2854

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