Oftentimes less can be more, particularly for things like uncomplicated headache where the vast majority of times they'll go away on their own with very conservative treatment and by listening to your body and really paying attention to the triggers.

John Mafi

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And most important (counseling on) just leading an overall healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and getting plenty of exercise. and when they can identify all the different triggers in their life, they can make active changes that actually prevent headaches from starting, which could actually lessen the need for more tests, medications and even doctor visits.

There's less time than ever in the primary care visits because the doctors are increasingly hurried, it's just that much easier to click a button, order the test and move on because it takes so much more effort and time to actually counsel the patient and to explain to the patient why a test is unnecessary.