No More Headaches No More Migraines (Paperback)

by Zuzana Bic (Author) "Few people have not suffered from headaches..." (more)
Key Phrases: Loma Linda University, United States

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
This husband-and-wife team (Zuzana, a California-based doctor; Francis, a professor at UC-Irvine) believe that all headaches, even migraines, can be prevented or diminished in frequency and severity by changes in lifestyle. The authors outline the different types of headaches, as well as the underlying diseases of which headaches are often symptoms, and the physiological processes that occur during a headache. Based on Zuzana's studies at Loma Linda University's School of Public Health in California, the authors contend that high levels of fat or sugar in the blood, as well as physical inactivity and stress, create a biochemical imbalance that triggers headaches. Rather than focusing on removing headache triggers, the Bics emphasize the positive in their headache prevention program: eat a diet low in fat and sugar, with an emphasis on natural foods; exercise regularly; and manage your stress. With the use of charts the authors condense their argument to its basics, showing how diet, stress and a sedentary lifestyle cause biochemical changes. Simply written, the book is a useful introduction to how headaches work and how they might be managed. Their program, however, may seem too simplified and too general for longtime headache sufferers. (Dec.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
Drawing on clinical trial and research data, Zuzana Bic shows readers how to fight chronic headaches without enduring the side effects of medications. She describes different types of headaches, outlines their causes, and details her revolutionary approach to quashing them through diet modification, exercise, and stress reduction.

Product Details

• Paperback: 134 pages
• Publisher: Avery; 1st edition (June 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895299240
• ISBN-13: 978-0895299246
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #482,091 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My doctor was wrong!, September 24, 1999

By A Customer

My doctor always told me that nutrition had nothing to do with headaches. Was he wrong! I modified my diet as recommended in the book - less fat, less sugar, more complex carbos, etc. Two weeks later my headaches were gone; After all these years of suffering needlessly. I just could not believe the improvement. I am free ...

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It really works, September 26, 1999

By A Customer

This is a very comprehensive book on headache prevention that ties togheter all the different lifestyle factors like food/nutrition, physical activity, and stress. And what is even better as that every tip and every strategy given by the authors to achieve a gradual lifesytyle modification actually works in practice.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A SELF-HELP BOOK THAT REALLY WORKS!, September 15, 1999

By A Customer

This book is very different from anything I have seen before. First, it links together all the known headache triggers into one simple picture. It is now very clear to me how stress, prolonged hunger, caffeine, high-fat food, or smoking all cause the same biochemical imbalances in the body, which lead to headache. But, most importly, the book offers very specific strategies an how to gradually change your lifestyle to prevent headaches from occurring. Its a great recipe for a healthier living free of headaches!