Many patients who want to treat themselves with acupuncture have a history of chronic headache. A headache may sometimes be a warning sign of a more serious medical condition, most types of headache seen by an acupuncturist are either a tension headache, migraine, or a combination of both. In the case of migraines, the acupuncture treatment may depend on the patient's condition, if he/she is experiencing acute pain or just seeking for a preventive treatment. If you want to prevent a migraine, you have to think about it as a long-term goal. …show more content…
Researchers on either side of the issue agree that acupuncture is generally harmless, and just about everyone agrees it enhances relaxation, lowers stress levels, and increases the pain-busting hormones. Acupuncture is certainly less expensive than many fertility treatments. If acupuncture could help couples get pregnant, while spending less money, less time, and risking less side effects, then it should be applied as a traditional method to treat