Migraines for Dummies - Paperback

by Diane Stafford (Author), Jennifer Shoquist (Author)

Listen up and lock down today's best migraine pain solutions

Haven't you spent enough time juggling schedules and cancelling events when headache pain sidelined you? You can put those days behind you with up-to-date information on the when-why-how of migraines and a whole-of-body approach to micromanaging them. Migraines For Dummies supplies the answers you've been looking for in the form of straightforward explanations and reliable advice to help you tackle symptoms, avoid triggers, and find the best medical support. You'll explore new drug therapies, including prescription meds, over-the-counter drugs, nerve stimulators, and alternative remedies. Plus, learn how to reduce migraine frequency by tweaking diet, sleep, and exercise. Updated with the latest research, this Dummies guide shows you how to balance medical care and lifestyle adjustments to fix that aching head of yours and upgrade your quality of life once and for all.

• Resolve migraine pain with new neuromodulation devices that trick your brain
• Identify foods and lifestyle habits that trigger your migraines
• Discover great ways to manage migraines in early, middle, and elder years
• Find out how to avoid the mistake of doubling down on medications

Millions suffer from migraines. That's why it's key to stay on top of developments in diagnosis and treatment. If you or someone you love wrestles with headaches on a regular basis, let Migraines For Dummies deliver topnotch ideas that will change your life forever.

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Your up-to-date guide to today's best migraine treatments

Migraines For Dummies is packed with updated, insightful information on the when, why, and how of migraines. In the book, you'll find straightforward techniques that will help you address symptoms, avoid triggers, and find the best medical support. You'll also explore the latest prescription meds, effective over-the-counter drugs, nerve stimulators, and alternative remedies that you may find helpful. This edition is also updated with the latest research that shows you how to reduce migraine frequency with diet, sleep, and exercise adjustments.

Inside...

• Identify food and lifestyle triggers
• Find migraine prevention tips
• Manage multiple medications
• Use new neuromodulation devices
• Reduce pain and sensitivity
• Optimize your diet and exercise
• Avoid ineffective treatments
• Improve your quality of life

Author Biography

Diane Stafford is a health writer who has written 14 books over more than 20 years. She has extensive personal experience dealing with migraines.

Jennifer Shoquist, MD, is a family medicine physician with 18 years' experience treating patients. She is especially passionate about treating people with migraines.