Sunday, 17 February 2019

Book Birthday Blitz and Review: The Migraine Relief Plan by Stephanie Weaver




The Migraine Relief Plan: An 8-Week Transition to Better Eating, Fewer Headaches, and Optimal Health
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 migraine, headaches, or Meniere’s disease. Over the course of eight weeks, the plan gradually transitions readers into a healthier lifestyle, including key behaviours 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.



Purchase Link - http://bit.ly/MRPlan


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***


Stephanie Weaver, MPH, CWHC, is an author, blogger, and certified wellness and health coach. Her recipes have been featured in Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit, Cooking Light, Parade, and more. She lives in San Diego, CA. 




Friday, 15 February 2019

Cover Reveal: Thread of Hope by Rachel J. Bonner



Thread Of Hope by Rachel J. Bonner


Honesty is the best policy. Isn’t it?
What if your secrets are so dangerous they could destroy the one you love?

Prospero is prepared to tell Leonie most of his past – if he can find her – but one of his secrets could send her running again. Another could destroy any future they might have. And one could kill her. Dare he risk it?

Leonie is terrified of the consequences of sharing any of her past with anyone. But not even Leonie knows the secrets that her very existence contains.

Gabriel is starting to discover the secrets inherent in Leonie and they could tear the world apart. Who does he turn to, and who should he share them with? If he tells the wrong person he could seal not just Leonie’s death warrant but those of millions more.

And no one has told Leonie the mystery of her necklace. When she discovers that, will she sacrifice everything and risk all that Gabriel has been working for?


Other ebook retailers – https://books2read.com/threadofhope

In addition, book 1 Strand of Faith is on special offer for a limited time at 99p for the ebook,

A girl. A monk. An unthinkable sacrifice. When the choice is between life and love, who can possibly decide? And who can be trusted for advice?


Strand of Faith Purchase Links

Other ebook retailers - https://books2read.com/strandoffaith


Rachel J Bonner is the author of the four book Choices and Consequences series, the first of which, Strand of Faith, is due out in November 2018.
Getting a degree in engineering, followed by a career in accountancy is probably not a conventional path to becoming an author, particularly in paranormal romance. Rachel says that, although accountancy isn’t anything like as boring as everyone thinks, writing is a lot more fun. When not writing, she can be found walking in the beautiful countryside near where she lives, which has influenced much of the scenery in her books, or shooting things with her local archery club. Target shooting only, honest. Nothing to worry about.
She also enjoys swimming, eating chocolate chip cookies and growing aromatic herbs, especially thyme and rosemary. It’s no coincidence that her heroine likes the same things.

Twitter name - @racheljbonner1

Cover artist Twitter name - @oliverpengilley
Cover artist Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pengilleyart/
Cover artist website - https://www.oliverpengilley.co.uk/