Understanding Headaches and Migraines
Understanding Illness & Health
Januar 2004
104 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Most of us have headaches at some time or other. But some people
find that headaches are ruining their life.
Dr Mark Forshaw is a chartered health psychologist. He shows you
how your mind can influence bodily processes, making your headaches
better or worse.
Understanding Headaches and Migraines provides clear and practical
information on all types of headache and migraine, and the sources
of help and treatment available. Here you will find:
* The symptoms and causes of the main types of headache.
* A checklist to help you identify which type of headache you
have.
* Easy-to-read explanations of current research into
headaches.
* Guidance on treatments, including complementary therapies.
* Where to find sources of further help and information.
An essential purchase for anyone who has ever suffered needlessly.
Preface ix
About this book xi
Acknowledgements xiii
1 Headache or migraine, acute or chronic? 1
2 Who has headaches and migraines? 11
3 What do they feel like? 23
4 The causes of headache and migraine 37
5 What are the consequences? 57
6 What treatments are available? 63
Where can I get help and information? 75
Checklist 81
References and further reading 85
Index 87
