Botox or Acupuncture for Migraines?

Suffer from Migraines? Skip the Botox and Try Acupuncture

If you deal with migraines, your doctor may have suggested Botox as a form of treatment.Botox is an injectable drug made from a toxic bacterium called Clostridium botulinum (yes, the same toxin that causes botulism). Initially introduced to the cosmetic market as a "wrinkle-cure," some people who used Botox treatments to de-wrinkle their wrinkles reported unexpected side effects: less migraines. For this reason, many migraine sufferers may opt for botox treatment - from somewhere similar to New York City BOTOX - to see if they can benefit from the unexpected side-effect now turned treatment.Years of research was done to investigate these claims. The results were...let's just say, problematic. Of course, we didn't hear much about the problematic details, but we did hear all about Botox for the prophylaxis of chronic migraines, even though it's quite possible that it was simply the needles, and not the Botox, that was providing the migraine relief.Wait, what?Read this fascinating piece by Mel Hopper Koppelman, and see what conclusion you reach... Or you could alternatively visit your local botox clinic and ask about the benefits for migraines and see if they could recommend botox treatment, or to venture down a completely different treatment route such as acupuncture, prescription drugs or nasal sprays, or consult a migraine specialist that can work with you to find the best personal treatment.