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Summary
Despite the prevalence of migraine, tension and cluster headaches in the Western world, headaches still challenge the medical community. While there is no one cause or a specific cure, recent evidence-based research has shown that these headaches are associated with high levels of histamines in the body, and these can be managed effectively through diet and nutrition. The Complete Migraine Health, Diet Guide and Cookbook presents this histamine hypothesis as a way for you to understand your headaches and leads you through steps intended to help prevent your headaches, avoid headaches altogether, or rescue you from your headaches when they occur.
The Migraine Free Program will help you to:
The authors bring a unique collection of education, experience, and skills together to guide and support people who suffer from migraine, cluster, and tension headaches.
Author Notes
Susan Hannah, BA, BScH, former research associate at the Centre of Studies in Primary Care in the Department of Family Medicine at Queen's University, has developed expertise in health-related writing.
Dr. Lawrence Leung, MBBChir, BChinMed, FRCGP, CCFP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Queen's University. He is a published medical research scientist and practicing physician of Western and traditional Chinese medicine.
Elizabeth Dares-Dobbie, BSc, BEd, RD, MA, was a consultant at the Department of Family Medicine at Queen's University for over five years, improving patients' quality of life through evidence-based nutritional care. She is now in private practice and is a member of the Consultant Dietitians Network of the Dietitians of Canada.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 5 |
| Part 1 Understanding Migraine, Cluster and Tension Headaches | |
| 1 Who Gets Migraine, Cluster and Tension Headaches? | p. 13 |
| Kinds of Headaches | p. 14 |
| Prevalence and Incidence | p. 18 |
| Signs and Symptoms | p. 20 |
| 2 Possible Causes and Triggers | p. 23 |
| Genetic Predisposition | p. 24 |
| Common Triggers | p. 26 |
| Immune Response | p. 28 |
| Neurovascular System | p. 32 |
| Nitric Oxide | p. 38 |
| Stress Reactions | p. 38 |
| Histamine Overload and Intolerance | p. 39 |
| Food Allergies and Sensitivities | p. 40 |
| 3 How Are Migraine, Cluster and Tension Headaches Diagnosed? | p. 43 |
| Patient History | p. 44 |
| Clinical Reasoning | p. 45 |
| Diagnostic Criteria | p. 48 |
| 4 Other Associated Conditions | p. 50 |
| Epilepsy | p. 51 |
| Fibromyalgia | p. 53 |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome | p. 53 |
| Part 2 Managing Primary Headaches | |
| 5 Lifestyle Changes | p. 55 |
| Making Changes | p. 56 |
| Lifestyle Counseling | p. 56 |
| Lifestyle Remedies for Migraine Headaches | p. 64 |
| Lifestyle Remedies for Cluster Headaches | p. 64 |
| Lifestyle Remedies for Tension Headaches | p. 65 |
| 6 The PARR Lifestyle Program | p. 66 |
| PARR | p. 67 |
| 12 Steps to Prevent, Avoid, Reduce and Rescue | p. 68 |
| Rescue Tool Box | p. 76 |
| 7 Medications for Primary Headaches | p. 77 |
| Medication Actions | p. 78 |
| Medications for Migraine Headaches | p. 79 |
| Medications for Cluster Headaches | p. 80 |
| Medications for Tension-Type Headaches | p. 81 |
| Emergency Care for Primary Headaches | p. 92 |
| 8 Physiotherapy for Primary Headaches | p. 95 |
| Physiotherapy Options | p. 96 |
| Chiropractic Care | p. 97 |
| Trigger Point Treatments | p. 98 |
| Bite Equilibrium | p. 98 |
| Posture | p. 100 |
| 9 Surgery for Primary Headaches | p. 101 |
| Surgery for Migraine Headaches | p. 101 |
| Surgery for Cluster Headaches | p. 102 |
| 10 Complementary and Alternative Medicine | p. 104 |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine | p. 105 |
| Naturopathic Medicine | p. 106 |
| Homeopathic Medicine | p. 107 |
| Ayurvedic Medicine | p. 108 |
| Mind-Body Treatments | p. 109 |
| 11 Nutritional and Botanical Supplements | p. 111 |
| Nutrient Supplementation | p. 112 |
| Botanical Medicine | p. 114 |
| 12 Dietary Therapy | p. 116 |
| Developing a Dietary Plan | p. 117 |
| Food Facts and Guides | p. 118 |
| Guide to Food Groups and Primary Headaches | p. 123 |
| Part 3 Low-Histamine Diet Program | |
| 13 Low-Histamine Diet Principles and Practices | p. 138 |
| Histamine Theory | p. 139 |
| How Foods Affect Body Histamine Levels | p. 141 |
| Principles of the Low-Histamine Diet | p. 143 |
| Low-Histamine Diet Guidelines | p. 144 |
| Histamine Food Lists | p. 146 |
| Compliance and Complications | p. 151 |
| 14 Low-Histamine Diet Program Cooking Tips | p. 152 |
| Preparing Your Kitchen | p. 152 |
| Kitchen Design | p. 152 |
| Grocery Shopping | p. 153 |
| Headache Rescue Kit | p. 154 |
| When All Else Fails | p. 155 |
| 15 Low-Histamine Diet Menu Plans | p. 156 |
| Plan Ahead | p. 157 |
| 4-Week Menu Plan | p. 158 |
| Part 4 Recipes for Primary Headache Relief | |
| Introduction to the Recipes | p. 172 |
| Breakfast | p. 173 |
| Breads and Muffins | p. 189 |
| Appetizers, Snacks, and Beverages | p. 205 |
| Soups | p. 217 |
| Salads and Dressings | p. 237 |
| Fish and Vegetarian Mains | p. 251 |
| Chicken, Beef and Veal | p. 271 |
| Side Dishes | p. 285 |
| Desserts | p. 303 |
| Contributing Authors | p. 322 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 323 |
| Recommended Resources | p. 323 |
| References | p. 324 |
| Index | p. 329 |
