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.
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.
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