Originally published January 24 2006
Acupuncture could help those suffering from migraines
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
In Bismarck, ND, the NBC news affiliate discusses the claim of acupuncturists that they can offer treatment to people who suffer from migraine headaches.
Most of us deal with a headache by taking pills, but Sue Retterath prefers acupuncture.
After many failed attempts with medications and doctor visits, Sue found that acupuncture was the only solution for her chronic migraines.
"I was at the point where I have to do something.
It`s not going to hurt me to try," Sue said.
Acupuncture is based on the concept of Chi or energy.
And what Dr. Bob Gietzen tries to do is rebalance this chi in your body by targeting certain areas with tiny needles.
"Usually by doing that alone, most of your problems will take care of themselves," Certified Acupuncturist Dr. Bob Gietzen said.
There are roughly 700 points in the body, and by targeting only 15, your migraines could be cured.
"You find points that hit multiple areas," Dr. Gietzen said.
He says it`s not about putting in a lot of needles, it`s about putting in the right amount.
And that amount has kept Sue migraine free since July, which is when she began coming here.
I can get up in the morning and say, `Hey, today I am not going to have a headache,` and I know that," she said.
Dr. Gietzen says sleep also plays an important role in the way we cope with pain.
Acupuncture can help patients sleep better at night, too.
"If you have pain, you can`t rest, if you can`t rest, you become more fatigued.
If you become more fatigued, the pain is worse," he said.
Sue wants other migraine sufferers to know that they don`t have to live in pain.
You`re missing out on a lot in life with your family, your job," she said.
Something Sue doesn`t have to miss out on anymore.
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