many people have tried using herbals. several herbal medications have been associated with aiding in pain relief such as black willow meadowsweet passionflower and valerian. it is very important to remember that herbals are not monitored for safety and effectiveness by the fda. therefore we do not know how they work or if they work. the side effects could be more intense than the benefit of taking the product. research is limited when it comes to herbs. however we have seen many studies done using acupuncture and massage therapy with migraine patients. this is thought to relax the body to aid in the decrease of muscle tension and stress levels and prevent the onset of migraines. check with your insurance company because sometimes these migraine-reducing therapies are insured services.
are there any natural remedies such as acupressure or essential oils to treat headaches?