Description
Book SynopsisA leading neurologist lifts the lid on head pain--a fascinating, accessible guide to headaches, with some practical advice along the way.
Packed with practical advice and information from a neurologist--from what causes migraines to how sinus pain happens to whether we should just reach for the painkillers and ignore the root causes-- this is Why We Sleep for the head.
There is nothing novel about headache. Since time immemorial, humans have suffered in its grip. Medieval Persia was a hotbed of intense debate over how to avoid and subsequently cure headache, and castor oil seemed to be prevalent as a remedy. Thankfully we have moved on. Darwin became a recluse because of his headaches, but on the bright side, this gave him more time to stay at home and think about the origin of the species. I doubt any modern human sees their headache as being a blessing, but it is trying to tell you something. How do we find out what that is? What is the point o
Trade Review
An insightful, entertaining book. * Daily Mail *
From ice cream headaches to migraine, this fascinating and entertaining account of a common curse draws together modern science, ancient views and personal experience. -- Professor Roy Taylor * author of Life Without Diabetes *
Most of us have experienced a headache at some point in our lives. Neuroscientist Amanda Ellison has the lowdown on why we get them and busts some commonly believed myths about their triggers * Daily Mirror *
I have suffered from migraine for many years now, and have never before read such a clear explanation of what is happening to me during a migraine attack. * The i *
An insightful look at all manner of head pain * Spirituality and Health magazine *
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: And so it begins Chapter 2: Brain freeze Chapter 3: Sinus, sensation and snot Chapter 4: Stress and the vicious circle Chapter 5: The cacophony of cluster headache Chapter 6: What's a migraine? Chapter 7: What causes migraine and what can we do about it? Chapter 8: What's next?
