The Migraine Relief Plan: An 8-Week Transition to Better Eating, Fewer Headaches, and Optimal Health

by Stephanie Weaver

An essential lifestyle guide to reducing headaches and other symptoms related to migraines, vertigo, and Meniere's disease. Its "slow-approach" plan and more than 75 trigger-free recipes set readers up for success-even when they're in pain. In The Migraine Relief Plan, certified health and wellness coach Stephanie Weaver outlines a new, step-by-step lifestyle approach to reducing migraine frequency and severity. Using the latest research, her own migraine diagnosis, and extensive testing, Weaver has designed an accessible plan to help those living with migraines, headaches, or Meniere's disease. Over the course of eight weeks, the plan gradually transitions readers into a healthier lifestyle, including key behaviors such as regular sleep, trigger-free eating, gentle exercise, and relaxation techniques. The book also collects resources-shopping lists, meal plans, symptom tracking charts, and kitchen-tested recipes for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner-to provide readers with the tools they need to be successful.
The Migraine Relief Plan encourages readers to eat within the guidelines while still helping them follow personal dietary choices, like vegan or Paleo, and navigate challenges, such as parties, work, and travel. A must-have resource for anyone who lives with head pain, this book will inspire you to rethink your attitude toward health and wellness.

• ISBN13: 9781572842090
• Publish Date: 30 March 2017 (first published 14 February 2017)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Surrey Books,U.S.
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 336
• Language: English

Reviews

[Lynn]

I decided to review this title because my husband suffers from chronic migraines. He's also spent much time researching how to improve his quality of life as conventional medicines, including the newly released drug haven't worked for him. We've both read this book and the following comments and observations reflect this.

"Looking at this plan makes me feel rebellious and wanting to scream," my husband's initial comment after finishing reading.

The Migraine Relief Plan is thoughtfully set out for the migraine sufferer to ease their way into the eight-week scheme. Controversially, the program recommends cutting gluten, something my husband wouldn't consider undertaking unless it was under medical supervision. Interestingly, his doctor, physiotherapist and neurologist don't believe eliminating foods from your diet is worth the time and effort. However, when all conventional means are exhausted, it's only natural migraine sufferers will consider a plan like this and its holistic approach to a complete lifestyle change ridding themselves of the debilitating symptoms finally.

We both agree this book is informative with plenty of practical advice. There's something to learn even for my husband! "Generally, considerable good wisdom … many good tips." He also notes similarities between himself and the author's symptoms.

The lifestyle sections will appeal to anyone who's wanting to become healthier and more mindful. While some things are familiar, we both appreciated how activities are consciously woven into the dietary program.

Overall, it's a plan which works for the author but we both wonder if this plan is just as easily be transferable to the European market because it may be more difficult to get a hold of some of the ingredients listed within the recipes. After a quick check, it looks like most things are available for a price £££

Even though my husband is the one with migraines, introducing the plan will impact the whole family and we'll have to give further consideration on how we could fully incorporate this plan into our lives to benefit everyone. In the meantime, there are recipes we will try.

We read the review copy via the Kindle app on an iPad and the formatting wasn't good and in areas where we found it difficult to understand where tables/lists are supposed to be. Therefore, the printed version is probably more favourable version to buy.

***review copy generously received courtesy of the publisher***