Lifestyle & Acupuncture can help treat and prevent headaches and migraines. Also consider regular exercise, good posture, stretching, adequate fluids to avoid dehydration, reducing stress triggers, correcting sleep problems, avoiding drugs and excess caffeine, and a healthy individualised diet to suit your needs.
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