Finally--Relief! If you or someone you love suffers from the excruciating pain of migraine headaches, read this book. Inside, you'll discover the most up-to-date, medically sound solutions for the prevention and treatment of these debilitating headaches. Written by two leading neurologists, "Migraine--What Works! takes the mystery out of migraine headaches and shows you how to: -Find relief from the pain of migraines -Alleviate and prevent migraine attacks with exercise -Determine which medicines work--from the latest pharmaceuticals to the best homeopathic and natural remedies -Choose dietary and lifestyles changes that really make a difference -Find and work with a physician who understands migraines -And much more! This caring, authoritative, and easy-to-understand book will help you master your migraines. Contains new information about women and migraines and the proven effects of biofeedback.

Are you or someone you know one of the 23 million individuals suffering from the excruciating pain of migraine headaches? "Migraine--What Works! takes the mystery out of migraine suffering and offers complete and up-to-date treatments. Written by two neurologists who have helped migraine patients for more than a decade, "Migraine--What Works! explains all your options for treatment and prevention in simple terms. The expert counseling offered here shows you how to: - Recognize a migraine, in all its forms - Learn what triggers a migraine, so you can avoid the next one - Know which medicines work, from homeopathic to the latest pharmaceuticals - Choose dietary and lifestyle changes that really make a difference - Find and work with a physician who understands migraines - Treat an acute attack in public with effective, yet discreet methods - Alleviate and prevent migraine attacks with simple exercises Migraines are a tormenting experience for the afflicted and their families. For those millions who endure agonizing pain, "Migraine--What Works! is a comprehensive handbook of medically sound solutions. About the Authors "Joseph Kandel, M.D., is medical director of the Neurology Center of Naples (Florida). His articles have appeared in numerous medical journals. "David B. Sudderth, M.D., is senior partner at the Neurology Center of Naples and co-founder of the Gulfcoast Spine Institute in Naples.

If you suffer from migraines, you know from experience that prescription medication can only do so much to help relieve your suffering. You also know that your next headache could still strike at any time, and as a result, you may lead a life of fear and trepidation, never knowing when the responsibilities of work and family will once again fall victim to your throbbing skull. Unfortunately, despite the many advances in medicine, there is still no real cure for the migraine headache. In The Migraine Miracle, a neurologist with a personal history of migraines offers readers the revolutionary dietary cure that has worked for him and continues to work for his patients: a diet low in wheat, sugar, and processed foods, and high in organic, protein-rich animal products. The book also explores the link between inflammation, diet, and migraines, and contains a 21-day meal plan to help readers change the way they eat. By following this easy meal plan, millions of sufferers will discover a life free from symptoms—once and for all. The book includes comprehensive, research-based information that explains what the brain goes through during a migraine headache, the phases of the migraine, and how a diagnosis is made. It also explores the risks and benefits of migraine medication, natural remedies for migraines, dietary migraine triggers, and detailed, specific instructions for a migraine-free eating plan. If you have tried migraine medicine but have not found real relief, it’s time to try something new. By changing the way you eat, and understanding what foods can trigger your migraine, you can start feeling better longer, without the threat of a migraine always looming over everything you do.

Deeply researched and beautifully written, this fascinating and accessible study of one of our most common, disabling—and yet often dismissed—disorders will appeal to physicians, historians, scholars in medical humanities, and people living with migraine alike.

Discusses migraine symptoms and triggers, how to evaluate and track them, consulting a physician, migraine medications and alternative treatments, simple lifestyle changes that can reduce their frequency, and managing the pain.

An essential lifestyle guide to reducing headaches and other symptoms related to migraine, vertigo, and Meniere’s disease. Its “slow-approach” plan and more than 75 trigger-free recipes set readers up for success—even when they’re in pain. In The Migraine Relief Plan, certified health and wellness coach Stephanie Weaver outlines a new, step-by-step lifestyle approach to reducing migraine frequency and severity. Using the latest research, her own migraine diagnosis, and extensive testing, Weaver has designed an accessible plan to help those living with migraine, headaches, or Meniere’s disease. Over the course of eight weeks, the plan gradually transitions readers into a healthier lifestyle, including key behaviors such as regular sleep, trigger-free eating, gentle exercise, and relaxation techniques. The book also collects resources—shopping lists, meal plans, symptom tracking charts, and kitchen-tested recipes for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner—to provide readers with the tools they need to be successful. The Migraine Relief Plan encourages readers to eat within the guidelines while still helping them follow personal dietary choices, like vegan or Paleo, and navigate challenges, such as parties, work, and travel. A must-have resource for anyone who lives with head pain, this book will inspire you to rethink your attitude toward health and wellness.

A neurologist specializing in headache treatment outlines ten simple techniques to help relieve and prevent migraines, including drug therapy, lifestyle enhancements, and complementary therapies, including supplements, diet, and exercise.