Acupuncture for Migraines and Headaches
Wheaton, Joliet, and Naperville Area
At Eastern Healing of Wheaton and Joliet, we treat migraines and headaches with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. These safe, alternative treatments treat the acute symptoms as well as the underlying imbalances that cause migraines and headaches.
Numerous studies and clinic trials have proven acupuncture an effective treatment. Headaches are also included in the list of conditions recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for which acupuncture is effective.
How Acupuncture and TCM help with Migraines and Headaches
- • In Chinese medicine, migraine headaches are attributed to over-activity of certain chemicals or systems and under-activity of others. During a migraine attack, the over-activity is most prevalent. Between migraines, the under-activity, or susceptibility, to triggers is what is treated.
- • Acupuncture targets specific points which helps your body regulate the blood flow in the small vessels that typically become constricted in a migraine attack.
- • Acupuncture and TCM help the body balance the neurotransmitter serotonin. Studies have found that low serotonin levels make people more vulnerable to headaches.
- • Acupuncture releases endorphins (natural painkillers) into the central nervous system. This is the most commonly cited mechanism to explain the effectiveness of acupuncture in relieving pain.
- • Acupuncture relaxes tense muscles, which can also help to relieve migraines and headaches.
Before treating you for migraines or tension headaches, we perform a full health evaluation and discuss your pain levels, medical diagnosis, medications, and your goals with you. Then we recommend an individualized plan to address your pain that may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, diet therapy, cold laser treatments, or other Chinese medicine modalities.
Acupuncture sessions take about an hour and are generally more frequent when you start treatment then slowly taper off as you improve.
Find out how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help you reduce migraine and headache pain naturally. Schedule an appointment in our Wheaton or Joliet offices by calling 630-653-4358 today.
Our Services
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a set of ancient practices that help the body heal itself.
At Eastern Healing, we treat patients in our Wheaton and Joliet offices using a variety of TCM techniques
for various medical conditions, pain, and infertility.
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Acupuncture
At Eastern Healing, our acupuncturists are trained in the Chinese art of Acupuncture. Acupuncture
is used to treat many different diseases and medical conditions. It is also used as a natural treatment
for infertility.
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Infertility Treatment
At Eastern Healing we take our role as part of your healthcare team very seriously. There is no
more intimate relationship between the practitioner and the patient as when we are called upon to
help with infertility questions.
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Women’s Health
Women’s health issues arise throughout life. Many times the symptoms are cyclical or occur at
specific stages such as during pregnancy, perimenopause, or menopause.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine dates back almost 5000 years. The Chinese systematically categorized close to
5800 substances that may be used when treating individuals.
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Tui Na Massage
Tui Na is one of the four main branches of Chinese Medicine; along with herbal medicine,
acupuncture and Qi Gong. Tui Na differs from other forms of massage in that it is used to treat
specific illnesses of an internal nature.
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Dietary Therapy
We have all heard the phrase, “you are what you eat” but realistically, we are the result of
what we eat. Through dietary patterns learned before we could make accurate judgments we all have
both good and bad dietary preferences.
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Conditions Treated
Infertility and IVF
Our P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Program™ addresses fertility in a holistic manner, incorporating various
aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in a comprehensive approach to rectify any imbalance
that leads to infertility.
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Hot Flashes
We use proven Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture techniques to treat hot flashes
caused by perimenopause and menopause in women.
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Menopause
More and more women are turning to alternative medicine for the treatment of menopause symptoms
and women’s health issues, particularly after recent concerns regarding the safety of hormone
replacement therapy (HRT).
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Women’s Health
Women’s health issues arise throughout life. Many times the symptoms are cyclical or occur at
specific stages such as during pregnancy, perimenopause, or menopause.
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Headaches and Migraines
We treat migraines and headaches with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. These safe,
alternative treatments treat the acute symptoms as well as the underlying imbalances that cause
migraines and headaches.
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Neck and Back Pain
We treat neck and back pain with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. These safe,
alternative treatments treat both acute and chronic forms of spinal and muscular pain.
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Allergies and Asthma
We treat allergies and asthma with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Acupuncture focuses its treatment on correcting the root imbalance that is upsetting the body,
thus helping the body to heal itself.
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Other Medical Conditions
Find out how acupuncture can help you improve your overall well-being, while reducing side
effects and minimizing the need for medications.
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New Patient Forms
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Medical History Record Form
Consent For Treatment Form