Acupuncture for Migraines: Pulse Diagnosis as a Natural Diagnostic Tool
Migraines aren’t just “bad headaches.” They’re disabling episodes that affect work, relationships, and daily life. What if the real cause could be found in your pulse?
Why Migraines Happen
Migraines often stem from deeper imbalances:
Hormonal fluctuations
Digestive intolerances
Stress and tension
Diet and lifestyle factors
While painkillers may dull symptoms, they very rarely address these root issues.
The Role of Pulse Diagnosis
Pulse diagnosis is the most accurate diagnostic tool a physician can use without technology (and is in many ways more insightful than modern diagnostic screening technology). It allows the best and most accurate practitioners like George to pinpoint the ways in which the organs and body are acting incorrectly under stress. Examples include:
A pressurised pulse → tension in the body is causing restriction to blood flow and organ function
Rapid, strong pulse → overheated stomach acids, anger, too much stimulation (like caffeine), excess heat or a hormonal imbalance
Thin, weak pulse, particularly in the liver → deficiencies to the blood quality and strength can cause migraines from a position of weakness. Similar to a hangover.
A blocked pulse, in the shoulders, neck and sinuses → a build up of tension and blood stagnation in the neck and shoulders, or inflammation or mucus congestion in the sinuses
This unique diagnostic tool explains why two people with “the same migraine” often need very different treatments.
Identifying the causes is key in not only resolving the migraines for good, but keeping even headaches away too! This is where pulse diagnosis really is in a league of its own.
Acupuncture for Migraine Relief
Acupuncture has been shown to:
Reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines
Improve blood flow and circulation
Relieve stress and calm the nervous system
Reduce or clear mucus congestion
Address hormonal triggers
A senior executive working in central London came to see George with migraines every 7-10 days, after the conventional medications started causing side effects of nausea and dizziness. George quickly diagnosed from her pulse that her level of daily stress and lack of adequate rest was causing liver tension, with her nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight mode and her stomach acids overactive, their vapours rising up her oesophagus to dry and wither the blood vessels in her temples and sinuses. During her 4-month course of acupuncture, with dietary and lifestyle changes including meditation and breathing techniques, her migraines reduced immediately, with 3 further migraines but with much less severity. By month 3 she was migraine free and by the end of her treatment plan she hadn’t had a headache for over 3 weeks. She now has the knowledge and tools to keep headaches to a minimum and keep her stress levels and nervous system under control.
Studies in journals like Cephalalgia and Headache confirm acupuncture’s effectiveness in reducing migraine frequency, making it a recognised complementary therapy.
Migraines are complex, but they’re not mysterious and they can be resolved completely. Someone with the skills in pulse diagnosis like George provides a map through the diagnostic process to go from sufferer to liberated, and acupuncture offers the fast track solution. Together, they go beyond symptom relief to real long term resolution.
Tired of living around your migraines? Book a consultation with George in London to discover what your pulse reveals.
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