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The migraine brain : your breakthrough guide to fewer headaches, better health / Carolyn Bernstein and Elaine McArdle.
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- ISBN: 9781416547686
- ISBN: 1416547681
- Physical Description: xii, 353 p. ; 25 cm.
- Edition: 1st Free Press hard cover ed.
- Publisher: New York : Free Press, 2008.
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| Subject: | Migraine > Popular works. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | RC 392 .B49 2008 | 30536867 | General Collection | Available | - |
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The Migraine Brain : Your Breakthrough Guide to Fewer Headaches, Better Health
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Table of Contents
The Migraine Brain : Your Breakthrough Guide to Fewer Headaches, Better Health
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction-"I'd Rather Die Than Get Another Migraine" | p. 1 | |
| Migraine Quiz | p. 7 | |
| Part 1 | ||
| Chapter 1 | Is Yours a Migraine? | p. 13 |
| The Migraine Checklist | p. 21 | |
| Or . . . Is It a Tension Headache? | p. 27 | |
| Mixed Headaches | p. 28 | |
| Sinus Headache-Migraine in Disguise? | p. 29 | |
| Other Kinds of Headaches | p. 32 | |
| Kinds of Migraine | p. 34 | |
| When to Call a Doctor-Beware of Change | p. 37 | |
| Chapter 2 | The Migraine Brain: How It's Different-and What That Means for You | p. 40 |
| Cortical Spreading Depression-the New Science of Migraine | p. 41 | |
| Questions for the Doctor | p. 45 | |
| The Trigeminal Nerve | p. 46 | |
| Migraine and Seizure | p. 48 | |
| The Genetic Link | p. 49 | |
| The Heart-Migraine Connection: "PFO" | p. 49 | |
| Your Migraine Brain May Change Over Time | p. 50 | |
| What Migraine Is Not | p. 51 | |
| A Strange, Fascinating Disease | p. 52 | |
| Migraine Lore, Famous Migraineurs, and More | p. 54 | |
| Chapter 3 | The Four Stages of a Migraine | p. 58 |
| The Four Stages | p. 59 | |
| Stage 1 | Prodrome | p. 60 |
| Stage 2 | Aura-Visual and Other Changes | p. 62 |
| Stage 3 | The Main Migraine or Pain Phase | p. 66 |
| Stage 4 | Postdrome, or the Migraine Hangover | p. 69 |
| Building Your Migraine Profile | p. 70 | |
| Chapter 4 | Your Migraine Triggers | p. 73 |
| What's Your List of Triggers? | p. 73 | |
| The Headache Diary | p. 77 | |
| How to Avoid Your Triggers | p. 80 | |
| My Personal Top Ten Migraine Triggers | p. 97 | |
| Chapter 5 | Female Hormones and Migraines Through the Life Cycle | p. 101 |
| The Role of Female Hormones | p. 102 | |
| Are Your Migraines Related to Menstruation? | p. 105 | |
| Migraines During Your Life Cycle | p. 115 | |
| Planning for Pregnancy | p. 115 | |
| Pregnancy | p. 116 | |
| Perimenopause | p. 122 | |
| Menopause | p. 123 | |
| Chapter 6 | Men's Migraines | p. 124 |
| Important News for Men with Migraine | p. 129 | |
| Men: Taking Care of Your Health | p. 134 | |
| Part 2 | ||
| Chapter 7 | Measuring Your Migraine: The Best Self-Tests | p. 139 |
| Your Migraine Toolbox | p. 141 | |
| Chapter 8 | How to Find the Right Doctor | p. 145 |
| What Kind of Doctor Should You Choose? | p. 148 | |
| How to Find a Headache Specialist | p. 149 | |
| If You Can't Find a Headache Specialist | p. 151 | |
| The First Appointment | p. 152 | |
| Chapter 9 | Medicines That Work | p. 160 |
| A Variety of Migraine Medications | p. 161 | |
| Prevent, Abort, Rescue-the Three Types of Drugs | p. 161 | |
| Preventive Drugs | p. 162 | |
| Abortive Drugs | p. 171 | |
| Rescue Drugs | p. 176 | |
| Over-the-Counter Drugs | p. 177 | |
| Surgery and Other Options | p. 181 | |
| Chapter 10 | When You Have to Go to the Emergency Room | p. 183 |
| How to Make Your ER Visit Successful-A Signed Doctor's Form | p. 187 | |
| What to Take with You to ER-Your ER Kit | p. 188 | |
| If You Are Admitted to the Hospital | p. 189 | |
| Recovering from Migraine | p. 190 | |
| In-Patient Treatment for Migraine | p. 192 | |
| Chapter 11 | Complementary and Alternative Treatments | p. 193 |
| Biofeedback | p. 198 | |
| Other Relaxation Techniques | p. 200 | |
| Acupuncture | p. 201 | |
| Yoga | p. 204 | |
| Meditation | p. 206 | |
| Massage | p. 208 | |
| Ice Massage | p. 209 | |
| Magnesium | p. 209 | |
| Riboflavin, Coenzyme Q10 | p. 210 | |
| Herbs and Herbal Supplements | p. 210 | |
| Energy Healing | p. 213 | |
| Part 3 | Your Personal Wellness Plan | |
| Introduction | p. 215 | |
| Eight Steps to Wellness for Your Migraine Brain | p. 218 | |
| Chapter 12 | Exercise, Sleep, Nutrition, Relaxation | p. 219 |
| Exercise | p. 219 | |
| Sleep | p. 229 | |
| Healthy Eating | p. 236 | |
| Relaxation and Stress Reduction | p. 242 | |
| Chapter 13 | Family, Home, Sex, Mental Health | p. 246 |
| Living with a Migraineur | p. 247 | |
| How to Make Your Home Migraine-Free | p. 254 | |
| Sex and Migraines | p. 259 | |
| Mental Health and Migraine | p. 261 | |
| Chapter 14 | Migraines, Work, and Travel | p. 273 |
| Work | p. 273 | |
| Travel | p. 284 | |
| Chapter 15 | Migraine Makeover: Creating Your Own Personal Migraine Plan | p. 295 |
| Migraine Makeover: My Personal Treatment Plan | p. 310 | |
| Appendix | p. 319 | |
| Index | p. 337 |
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