Reviews of Books About Headaches, Migraines, and Pain
One of the fastest growing segments of book publishing is health related books. Those avaialable range from the superlative to the outrageous. Some are extremely helpful while others revert back to telling us it's "all in our heads." Our book reviews will help you tell the difference.
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The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough
Migraine disease is difficult enough to cope with by itself, but many migraineurs find themselves in the position of having comorbid conditions that complicate matters further. Thyroid disease is one of those common comorbidities, and by educating ourselves, we can live better. "The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough" can help us with that education.
Migraine disease is difficult enough to cope with by itself, but many migraineurs find themselves in the position of having comorbid conditions that complicate matters further. Thyroid disease is one of those common comorbidities, and by educating ourselves, we can live better. "The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough" can help us with that education.
Books about headaches, Migraine disease, and comorbid conditons.
Reviews of books about headaches, Migraine disease, and comorbid conditions. View the covers of the books we've reviewed, then click through to read the reviews.
Reviews of books about headaches, Migraine disease, and comorbid conditions. View the covers of the books we've reviewed, then click through to read the reviews.
Reviews of Books Related to Headaches and Migraine
Reviews of books relevant to headaches and Migraine disease. Listed in alphabetical order, many were written by headache and Migraine experts.
Reviews of books relevant to headaches and Migraine disease. Listed in alphabetical order, many were written by headache and Migraine experts.
How To Choose Headache and Migraine Books
The sheer number of books available today can make choosing good ones very difficult. The old adage about not judging a book by its cover can absolutely be taken literally in this case. There's no fool proof way to know how good a book is before you read it, but here are some things to look for.
The sheer number of books available today can make choosing good ones very difficult. The old adage about not judging a book by its cover can absolutely be taken literally in this case. There's no fool proof way to know how good a book is before you read it, but here are some things to look for.
Beyond Casseroles
If my cat and grandchildren hadn't already convinced me that good things come in small packages, this book would have. At 4.25 x 7 inches, this is what I'd call a "pocket" book. It's small enough to put in your pocket or purse, but it's brimming with top-notch ways to encourage people whether they have chronic headaches, Migraine disease, or another chronic illness.
If my cat and grandchildren hadn't already convinced me that good things come in small packages, this book would have. At 4.25 x 7 inches, this is what I'd call a "pocket" book. It's small enough to put in your pocket or purse, but it's brimming with top-notch ways to encourage people whether they have chronic headaches, Migraine disease, or another chronic illness.
Pain - the Fifth Vital Sign
Throughout the history of medicine, quantifying pain has been an issue. How do we explain "how much" pain we're experiencing in a way that's universally understood? As headache and Migraine patients we can absolutely relate. Jackson explores pain as the "Fifth Vital Sign," as measurable as temperature, blood pressure, heart beat, and respiration.
Throughout the history of medicine, quantifying pain has been an issue. How do we explain "how much" pain we're experiencing in a way that's universally understood? As headache and Migraine patients we can absolutely relate. Jackson explores pain as the "Fifth Vital Sign," as measurable as temperature, blood pressure, heart beat, and respiration.
10 Simple Solutions to Migraines
If good things come in small packages, "10 Simple Solutions to Migraines" partially fits the bill. The book is 5" by 7½" and contains 143 pages. It's purpose is to offer some good strageties for dealing with Migraines, offered in a straight forward, no nonsense style. It's a good attempt, but falls a bit short.
If good things come in small packages, "10 Simple Solutions to Migraines" partially fits the bill. The book is 5" by 7½" and contains 143 pages. It's purpose is to offer some good strageties for dealing with Migraines, offered in a straight forward, no nonsense style. It's a good attempt, but falls a bit short.
Management of Headache and Headache Medications
Management of Headache and Headache Medications by Dr. Lawrence Robbins is a must-have for healthcare professionals as well as a superb addition to the library of information seeking patients and patient advocates who need information about Migraine disease and headache disorders.
Management of Headache and Headache Medications by Dr. Lawrence Robbins is a must-have for healthcare professionals as well as a superb addition to the library of information seeking patients and patient advocates who need information about Migraine disease and headache disorders.
A Guided Tour of Hell
This is a book Migraineurs have been waiting for. This is a book we want our families, doctors, friends -- everyone with whom we come in contact -- to read. If you have Migraines or bad headaches or know someone who does, you need this book.
This is a book Migraineurs have been waiting for. This is a book we want our families, doctors, friends -- everyone with whom we come in contact -- to read. If you have Migraines or bad headaches or know someone who does, you need this book.
The Headache Prevention Cookbook
Unfortunately, foods are a major headache trigger for many people. Fortunately, Dr. David Marks has written this book with a superb program for identifying those triggers and preventing headaches. His wife, Dr. Laura Marks has developed some wonderful recipes to accompany the program.
Unfortunately, foods are a major headache trigger for many people. Fortunately, Dr. David Marks has written this book with a superb program for identifying those triggers and preventing headaches. His wife, Dr. Laura Marks has developed some wonderful recipes to accompany the program.
Headache Help
Dr. Robbins and Ms. Lang bring an insider's perspective to "Headache Help." Dr. Robbins himself endures migraines and daily headaches. Ms. Lang, a medical writer, grew up observing her father's debilitating Migraines. In their writing, they both seek to inform, encourage, and assist those who must deal with headaches of all kinds.
Dr. Robbins and Ms. Lang bring an insider's perspective to "Headache Help." Dr. Robbins himself endures migraines and daily headaches. Ms. Lang, a medical writer, grew up observing her father's debilitating Migraines. In their writing, they both seek to inform, encourage, and assist those who must deal with headaches of all kinds.
Headache in Primary Care
An excellent resource for both physicians and patients, "Headache in Primary Care" discusses headache disorders, Migraine disease, and appropriate treatment. This book is written for primary care physicians, but is valuable to patients as well.
An excellent resource for both physicians and patients, "Headache in Primary Care" discusses headache disorders, Migraine disease, and appropriate treatment. This book is written for primary care physicians, but is valuable to patients as well.
"Handbook of Headache Management"
From some of the foremost experts in their field comes this superbly comprehensive book that would be a superlative addition to anyone's library. Although intended for health care professionals, Headache Management... is invaluable for anyone who wants to learn more about the management of various headache disorders.
From some of the foremost experts in their field comes this superbly comprehensive book that would be a superlative addition to anyone's library. Although intended for health care professionals, Headache Management... is invaluable for anyone who wants to learn more about the management of various headache disorders.
Headache Through the Ages from About Headaches and Migraine
There are many books available that talk about the medical aspects of headaches and Migraine disease. Diamond and Franklin have taken a different and quite interesting approach. In "Headache Through the Ages," they explore how "headache" has been perceived through time in literature, art history, and anecdotal material, "noting the famous headache suffers and how they depicted their pain."
There are many books available that talk about the medical aspects of headaches and Migraine disease. Diamond and Franklin have taken a different and quite interesting approach. In "Headache Through the Ages," they explore how "headache" has been perceived through time in literature, art history, and anecdotal material, "noting the famous headache suffers and how they depicted their pain."
Review: The Women's Migraine Survival Guide
Dr. Peterson has done an admirable job of presenting a great deal of information in a manner that is concise and easy to follow. In addition, she has packed this book with wonderful tools and quizzes to help readers determine what may apply to them.
Dr. Peterson has done an admirable job of presenting a great deal of information in a manner that is concise and easy to follow. In addition, she has packed this book with wonderful tools and quizzes to help readers determine what may apply to them.
Review: Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches
Review of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell you... That You Need To Know." Book by Teri Robert. Review by Stephen A. Proctor.
Review of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell you... That You Need To Know." Book by Teri Robert. Review by Stephen A. Proctor.
Review: Cluster Headaches. from About Headaches and Migraine
Goldstein has done an admirable job of compiling excerpts from the experiences of 217 "ClusterHeads." As someone who suffers from cluster headaches himself, he knows what fellow sufferers and those trying to understand them need to know. Goldstein has chosen well, and arranged the excerpts into a superb range of topics.
Goldstein has done an admirable job of compiling excerpts from the experiences of 217 "ClusterHeads." As someone who suffers from cluster headaches himself, he knows what fellow sufferers and those trying to understand them need to know. Goldstein has chosen well, and arranged the excerpts into a superb range of topics.
Living Well with Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism, from About Headaches and Migraine
Living Well with Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism, What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You... That You Need To Know by patient advocate Mary Shomon is a must-read if you have either condition or their symptoms or if you care about someone who does. Many Migraineurs also experience these conditions. Thus, our readers may well find this book invaluable.
Living Well with Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism, What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You... That You Need To Know by patient advocate Mary Shomon is a must-read if you have either condition or their symptoms or if you care about someone who does. Many Migraineurs also experience these conditions. Thus, our readers may well find this book invaluable.
Review: Living Well with Autoimmune Disease
Times have changed. No longer do all patients meekly accept what one doctor tells them, especially when the diagnosis and its consequences are serious. More and more, patients are educating themselves, becoming active participants in their own health care. With books such as "Living Well with Autoimmune Disease" and committed authors like Mary J. Shomon, this patient strategy is becoming easier.
Times have changed. No longer do all patients meekly accept what one doctor tells them, especially when the diagnosis and its consequences are serious. More and more, patients are educating themselves, becoming active participants in their own health care. With books such as "Living Well with Autoimmune Disease" and committed authors like Mary J. Shomon, this patient strategy is becoming easier.
Review: Handbook of Headache, Second Edition, Evans and Mathew; from About Headaches and Migraine
This book was supposedly written for doctors. However, having met Dr. Evans and knowing his dedication to patient education, I read the book and found what I expected. He and Dr. Mathew have written a book that's also quite appropriate for patients on a quest for education. A good medical dictionary will be helpful, but don't let that stop you.
This book was supposedly written for doctors. However, having met Dr. Evans and knowing his dedication to patient education, I read the book and found what I expected. He and Dr. Mathew have written a book that's also quite appropriate for patients on a quest for education. A good medical dictionary will be helpful, but don't let that stop you.
Review: Migraines and Other Headaches, Young and Silberstein.
Five stars to "Migraine and Other Headaches" by William B. Young and Stephen D. Silberstein. The first of a quality-of-life series from the American Academy of Neurology, this book is a great educational resource for anyone who suffers headaches and Migraines of anyone who doesn't, but cares about someone who does.
Five stars to "Migraine and Other Headaches" by William B. Young and Stephen D. Silberstein. The first of a quality-of-life series from the American Academy of Neurology, this book is a great educational resource for anyone who suffers headaches and Migraines of anyone who doesn't, but cares about someone who does.
Review: Understanding Migraine and Other Headaches (Tepper)
We all need some good books about headaches and Migraine in our libraries. The newly released "Understanding Migraine and Other Headaches" is a quite worthy addition to anyone's library. Written "for general readers," the book is, "a comprehensive overview of causes, diagnoses, and treatments" written in a logical, easy flowing style. You'll find it complete, up-to-date, and easy to understand.
We all need some good books about headaches and Migraine in our libraries. The newly released "Understanding Migraine and Other Headaches" is a quite worthy addition to anyone's library. Written "for general readers," the book is, "a comprehensive overview of causes, diagnoses, and treatments" written in a logical, easy flowing style. You'll find it complete, up-to-date, and easy to understand.
Review: The MemoryMinder Personal Health Journal
I often emphasize the importance of maintaining a headache and Migraine diary. However, there are times when we'd like to keep more information than can be conveniently recorded on the type of diary page that is simple for our doctors to review and analyze. I was using a blank journal for that purpose until I came across the "MemoryMinder Personal Health Journal" by MemoryMinder Journals, Inc.
I often emphasize the importance of maintaining a headache and Migraine diary. However, there are times when we'd like to keep more information than can be conveniently recorded on the type of diary page that is simple for our doctors to review and analyze. I was using a blank journal for that purpose until I came across the "MemoryMinder Personal Health Journal" by MemoryMinder Journals, Inc.
Cluster Headaches
Review of Cluster Headaches by Michael Goldstein.
Review of Cluster Headaches by Michael Goldstein.
Review: "The Mindbody Prescription"
Guest author Deborah Wirtel reviews this book by Dr. John Sarno. Does Sarno make sense or is he moving back in the direction of telling us once again that it's "all in our heads?" Is this book helpful or harmful for those with headaches and Migraine?
Guest author Deborah Wirtel reviews this book by Dr. John Sarno. Does Sarno make sense or is he moving back in the direction of telling us once again that it's "all in our heads?" Is this book helpful or harmful for those with headaches and Migraine?
You Can Heal Your Life
In "You Can Heal Your Life," Louise Hay would have us believe that the cause of all illness and injury is psychological and spiritual. She has a list of conditions and, without mentioning consulting a physician, encourages readers to heal themselves. Most books have some redeeming content, but I cannot find it here.
In "You Can Heal Your Life," Louise Hay would have us believe that the cause of all illness and injury is psychological and spiritual. She has a list of conditions and, without mentioning consulting a physician, encourages readers to heal themselves. Most books have some redeeming content, but I cannot find it here.