Abstract
Patients have long combined complementary practices with more conventional Western medicine. Contrary to popular belief by many in the medical community, there is substantial evidence that certain types of complementary therapies are effective for migraine. Studies have shown that Petasites, acupuncture, relaxation training, biofeedback, and cognitive behavior therapy have been established with Class A evidence of effectiveness for treating migraine headache. Magnesium, feverfew, riboflavin, and exercise have been shown to probably be effective, while Co-Q10, phytoestrogens, chiropractic therapies, massage, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and hypnotherapy have been shown to be possibly effective. Use of these therapies alone, or combined with conventional therapies has yielded good results for many patients. This chapter will review integrative medicine and the evidence to support its use in migraine headache.
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