A large proportion of migraine sufferers find diet is a key factor for their migraine problems. Identifying and eliminating "trigger" foods proves very helpful. This book identifies prime suspects and explains how they work by using an exclusion diet specific to migraine. It then suggests a plan for substituting ingredients in the diet, coping with cravings, eating out and eating at other people's houses, including assertiveness skills to help sufferers avoid eating trigger foods out of politeness. The book looks at combining the migraine diet with weight loss diets and exercise regimes, as well as helping children to cope with diet restrictions. It suggests ways of eating a balanced diet to improve general health and well-being. It emphasizes the need to consult a doctor before embarking on any form of self-help nutritional therapy.
- ISBN10 0859697193
- ISBN13 9780859697194
- Publish Date 27 July 1995
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 25 September 2001
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- Imprint Sheldon Press
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 112
- Language English