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Migraine is a remarkably common medical disorder and one deserving serious attention. Migraine affects people of all ages, races, cultures, personality types, occupations, and income levels and it is not, by any means, a new phenomenon. It is estimated that 10 % of the world�s population suffer from migraines with enormous and profound medical, psycho-social and economic implications (Coe, 1998; & Nussbaum, 1996). Of all those affected by migraine, 70% are women (webmd, 1996-2002). In a study conducted by Lipton, Stewart, & Reed (2001), results showed that over 92% of migraineurs reported interference with work and activities of daily living. Given the many effective treatment options for migraine, many migraine attacks could be prevented, aborted or significantly ameliorated through appropriate use of medical and complimentary therapy.
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