The Migraine Handbook: The Definitive Guide to the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - Softcover

British Migraine Association; Lewis, Jenny

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0091753597 ISBN 13: 9780091753597

Publisher: Vermilion, 1993

Synopsis

At least one in ten people suffers from migraine. It is not simply a problem affecting women but also young children and a good third of sufferers are men. This book looks at the mystery and social stigma of migraine from all perspectives, details its symptoms and addresses the question of whether it is hereditary, how it relates to hormone levels, age and 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. The book is full of grapevine advice from scores of sufferers and details what to avoid and how to cope with attacks. It provides an in-depth look at treatments such as acupuncture, yoga and homeopathy. A chapter on the latest research findings points the way forward for sufferers and doctors alike and helps them come to terms with, and conquer, migraine.

About this title

Book Description

Written in conjunction with the British Migraine Association, this handbook draws on over 30 years of expertise in patient support, gathering and passing on information about migraine treatment.

From the Back Cover

At least one in ten people in the UK suffers from migraine and this authoritative and up-to-date handbook is an important step in understanding and overcoming the problem

The Migraine Handbook looks at the mystery of migraine from all perspectives. It details its symptoms and addresses the question of whether it is hereditary; it looks at how it relates to hormone levels, age and factors such as noise, light, excessive exercise and certain types of foods, all of which are common triggers. Drawing on 40 years of expertise in patient support and full of grapevine advice from scores of sufferers, the book offers:

- advice on how to avoid attacks, and how to cope with them when they occur

- an in-depth look at the treatments currently on offer including the latest information on the drug treatments available and a look at their effectiveness and side-effects

- information on the value of alternative treatments

- advice on how you can help yourself

Written with the full authority and backing of the Migraine Action Association, this important book is essential reading for migraine sufferers everywhere.

An established self-help author, Jenny Lewis has been a journalist for thirty years having worked on newspapers and women's magazines and as a freelance writer. She also worked as an information officer for the Consumer Council and is a Relate counsellor.

Edition details

• Publisher: Vermilion
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0091753597
• ISBN 13: 9780091753597
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192