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Treating migraines with
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Migraines affect a large number of people and have a significant impact on quality of life: throbbing pain, sensitivity to light, nausea, fatigue… When they become chronic, they can disrupt daily life, concentration and sleep.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provides natural and effective solutions to relieve migraines, reduce their frequency and treat the root causes of imbalance.
In Biomed MTC in Genevawe combine acupuncture, herbal medicine, tuina, Qi Gong and personalized advice to support each patient in a comprehensive and sustainable way.
Understanding migraines:
a cross-disciplinary approach between Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Migraines: a common and often underestimated problem
Migraines and headaches affect a large part of the population, often with a significant impact on quality of life.
On average, in the adult Western population:
- 1 out of 2 people suffers from at least a recurring headache disorder per year
- 1 in 3 to 4 people has regular headaches (at least one day of headache per month)
- 1 in 7 to 8 people suffers from migraine
These figures highlight how widespread migraines are — and why comprehensive, sustainable, and personalized care is essential.
Migraine according to Western medicine
In Western medicine, migraine is defined as a neurological disorder characterized by attacks of moderate to severe headaches, often accompanied by:
- nausea
- sensitivity to light or noise
- of aura (in some cases)
- intense fatigue
The most common causes include:
- genetic factors
- stress and anxiety
- hormonal imbalances
- sleep disturbances
- nutrition and dehydration
- environmental sensitivities (light, smells, sounds)
Treatment is generally based on:
- painkillers or anti-inflammatories
- prophylactic treatments
- recommendations on lifestyle
The perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), migraines are perceived as a disruption of the flow of Qi and Blood in the meridians of the headThey can be linked to various imbalances:
- Void of Qi or Blood → Insufficient circulation in the meridians
- Excess Liver Yang → rising heat towards the head
- Moisture and Mucus → congestion of the meridians
- Internal wind → throbbing or sudden pain
- Liver Qi Stagnation → strong link with stress and emotions
The practitioner's role is to identify the type of migraine, her energy source and internal or external factors which make it worse.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) not only allows... to alleviate the crisisbut above all prevent relapses by acting on the patient's condition.
Why is Traditional Chinese Medicine effective in treating migraines?
Unlike simply taking painkillers, TCM aims to understand and address the root causes :
- energy imbalances
- accumulated stress
- emotional blockages
- poor circulation of Qi
- workload overload
- associated digestive or hormonal disorders
The objective: to reduce the frequency, intensity and duration of crises sustainably.
Our therapists have developed specific expertise in the treatment of migraines, whether they are:
- hormonal
- digestives
- related to stress
- climates
- chronicles
The best TCM methods for treating migraines
Acupuncture: the most recognized method for relieving migraines
Acupuncture acts on the meridians that run through the head, neck and shoulders — key areas often under tension in migraine sufferers.
Acupuncture help with:
- Relieve pain from the session
- Relax the cervical muscles
- Reduce stress and calm the mind
- Improve the circulation of Qi and Blood
- Preventing crises by stabilizing Liver energy
- Regulating hormones (especially for menstrual migraines)
How does acupuncture work for migraines?
The needles stimulate specific points: temples, nape of the neck, hands, feet…
These points allow us toopen the meridians, of bring down excess energy of the head, and ofcalm the nervous system.
Phytotherapy and Chinese herbal teas
Chinese medicinal plants are used for:
- disperse the wind
- calming the Liver Yang
- Nourish the Blood
- clarify the heat
- eliminate mucus
Based on the energy assessment, the practitioner may recommend:
- decoctions
- infusions
- herbal tablets
- medicinal teas
Some traditional formulas are particularly effective for recurring migraines.
Auriculotherapy: a powerful complement
By acting on the reflex points of the ear (Liver, Shenmen, nervous system), auriculotherapy :
- reduces pain
- calms anxiety
- regulates internal tensions
Autres Approches de la Médecine Traditionnelle Chinoise
Besides acupuncture, herbal medicine, and auriculotherapy, TCM offers other methods for to treat migraines.
Qi Gong: a practice that reduces the frequency of seizures
THE Qigong It combines gentle movements, breathing, and refocusing.
It helps to:
- reduce stress
- Soothe the Liver (often involved in migraines)
- improve breathing
- reduce nervous tension
- regulate the hormonal system
Targeted exercises help to open the meridians of the head and neck and to calm the mind.
Tuina: therapeutic massage to release tension
The Tuina massage is used for:
- relax the neck and shoulder muscles
- improve blood circulation
- reduce the tensions that trigger crises
- harmonize the meridians of the upper body
Cranial Tuina is particularly beneficial for migraines related to:
- to stress
- to mental fatigue
- to cognitive overload
Complementary techniques: a comprehensive approach for a lasting result
Ideal for calming emotional tensions and rebalancing overall energy.
Shiatsu
Ideal for calming emotional tensions and rebalancing overall energy.
Moxibustion
Useful for migraines related to cold, fatigue or lack of energy.
Chinese diet
Some foods worsen migraines (fat, alcohol, stimulants), others relieve them (green foods, moderate freshness, hydration).
Conclusion: a holistic approach to regain comfort and stability
Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a method natural, complete and personalized to treat migraines.
It doesn't just mask the pain: it helps to to regain a sustainable balance and to reduce the frequency of seizures.
If you suffer from chronic, hormonal or stress-related migraines, treatment with TCM can transform your daily life.
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The Chinese are known to be in good shape, smiling and to live for a long time. What is their secret? The answer must probably be found in the contributions of their millennial medicine, based on a holistic health approach,
Our therapeutic methods aims to understand and treat the cause of diseases, in order to allow everyone to find the harmony and serenity of the body and the mind.
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