Frequent migraines may have you reaching for medication often. Using certain medications for migraines too much can lead to something called a medication overuse headache.
In this video, learn about alternative and complementary migraine remedies that may help avoid medication overuse. Learn more about the pros and cons of these natural remedies here.
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