At least one in ten people suffers from migrain. It is not simply a problem affecting women, but also young children, and approximately a third of sufferers are men. This text looks at the mystery and social stigma of migraine from various perspectives, details its symptoms, and addresses the question of whether it is hereditary. The book discusses in relation to migrain: how it relates to hormone levels; age; factors such as noise; light; certain types of dairy foods; caffeine-rich foods and food additives; overwork and excessive exercise; all of which are common triggers for migraine. With advice from scores of sufferers and details of what to avoid, this text also looks at how to cope with attacks. Treatment is examined, such as acupuncture, yoga, and homeopathy, in this updated edition.