CoQ10 is used as a preventative therapy of migraine through its anti-oxida-


tive effects and impact on mitochondrial health. Vitamin B2 (ribofl avin) studies show a reduction in the frequency and dura-


tion of migraines due to it improving mitochondrial function.


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Butterbur is an herb that has been shown to reduce the number of migraines and make them less severe. Bodywork Therapies Exercise may relieve hormonally triggered migraines. Making sure to stay hy-


drated is very important. Meditation, yoga, and deep breathing can help reduce stress improving hormonal dysfunctions that result in menstrual migraines.


BioFeedback has benefi ts in improving migraines by allowing you to monitor


your response to stress. Biofeedback stabilizes the sensitive nervous system of the migraineur between migraines; lessens the frequency of migraine; and increases the migraineur’s sense of control.


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Now Open in Middletown: • 22 Weekly Classes


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Acupuncture is an alternative treatment used to treat and prevent menstrual


migraines. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)


Symptom presentation, timing of migraine in the cycle, and observation of the tongue and pulse are important in properly diagnosing menstrual migraine in TCM. Excessive physical work and emotional stress are general causes of menstrual migraines in TCM. These causes can manifest and present as the following conditions:


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ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS


Dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, blurred ision, tired, dull plae complexion


Pale and Thin


LIVE-FIRE BLAZING


Severe Throbbing


Temples, eyes, side of head


Before or During


Heavy


Bitter taste, Thirst, Red face, Dry stools, Dark urine


Red with yellow coating, Redder sides


Choppy or Fire Wiry and Rapid


LIVER-YANG RISING


Throbbing


Temples, eyes, side of head


BLOOD STASIS Stabbing


Temples, eyes, side of head


Before or During Before Unnotable


Irritability, dizziness,


flashing lights


Unchanged or Pale


Wiry or Left: Wiry, and Right: Fine


Purple Wiry/Choppy Noting the nuances of the migraine sufferer allows the TCM practitioner to


develop the best acupuncture and herbal protocol. Menstrual migraines can be a big problem/inconvenience for many women. Have your hormones evaluated to get to the bottom of your monthly migraines. Relief from menstrual migraines does exist; fi nd a practitioner you trust so you can start feeling better today.


Call 347.599.6133


or go to Myyl.com/4119967 www.theessentialflorist.com


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Dr. Nicole Kerr provides a balanced blend of Naturopathic and Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies at Pediatric & Family Center for Natural Medicine. Dr. Kerr focuses her practice at Pediatric & Family Center for Natural Medicine on women’s health, male and female fertility, migraines, and anxiety. Pediatric & Family Center for Natural Medicine treats children and adults of all ages and


aliments. 857 N. Main St. Ext. Suite 2, Wallingford. 203.265.0444 www.naturopathicanswer.com. See ad on page 16.


Dark, clots, painful


Abdominal pain


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