Book Chapters
- 1. What Are the Different Types of Headaches?
- 2. What Is a Migraine?
- 3. Migraine Triggers
- 4. Evaluating and Tracking Your Migraines
- 5. Finding the Right Doctor
- 6. Your Doctor’s Appointment
- 7. Special Cases
- 8. Migraine Medications
- 9. Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Treatments
- 10. Lifestyle Changes
- 11. Migraine Management
- 12. Emergency Care
- 13. Final Thoughts
- 14. Resources
AN INTERVIEW WITH PAUL RIZZOLI, MD
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PAUL RIZZOLI, MD
Clinical Director and fellowship director of the John R. Graham Headache Center at the Faulkner Hospital in Boston and an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School.
Elizabeth Loder, MD, MPH
Chief, Division of Headache and Pain, Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Liz Neporent
Liz Neporent is a true leader in the fitness industry. She is the former president of Frontline Fitness and Plus One Health Management and is author or co-author of a dozen books on fitness and health, including Buns of Steel, Abs of Steel, Fitness for Dummies, Weight Training for Dummies, The Ultimate Body, and The Fat-Free Truth. She is a contributing editor for Prevention magazine, a writer on mind and body and other health topics for the New York Daily News, and a frequent contributor to Shape, Self, Fitness and many other health and fitness journals. Liz also oversees two of the most popular boards on iVillage.com – 100 Pounds or More, and Fit by Friday – where she supplies guidance, support and content.
THE MIGRAINE SOLUTION
How to manage the pain, reduce the headaches—and lead a healthier, happier life
Includes:
- A-to-Z listings of over-the-counter pain relievers, prescription drugs, natural herbs, and other safe alternatives
- The most up-to-date research on migraines from today’s leading neurologists
- Emergency pain management and everday lifestyle treatments
- Need-to-know advice on women, children, and migraines
THE MIGRAINE SOLUTION
BACK COVER
How can I tell if my headache is a migraine?
What causes migraines—and can they be cured?
Are prescription drugs safe—and are there other options?
Can I reduce migraines by changing my diet and sleep habits?
How can I manage the pain throughout my busy day?
Learn how to treat your migraines safely—and regain control of your life— with…
THE MIGRAINE SOLUTION
The most comprehensive, up-to-date information available on migraines— including essential Harvard resources and FAQs A-to-Z lists of prescription and nonprescription medications, herbal remedies, vitamin supplements, complentary therapies, and alternative options Possible triggers for migraines—including caffeine and diet—and proven techniques for pain management from the nation’s leading neurologists Simple lifestyle choices that can reduce the number of migraines—including nutrition, sleep, meditation, exercise, and more Migraine myth-busters, must-know advice for women and children, and firsthand reports from a noted health journalist and lifetime migraine sufferer Plus a personal migraine log to help you conquer your pain for life!