Migraines Be Gone: 7 Simple Steps to Eliminating Your Migraines Forever (Perfect Paperback)

by Kelsie (Author), Kenefick (Author)
Key Phrases: headache chart, cue dots, temperature training (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
This award winning book is a must-read migraine sufferers and health care practitioners who work with migraine patients. Unlike any other headache book, Migraines Be Gone teaches migraine sufferers how to overcome their migraines using a step-by-step approach to balancing the nervous system. Clinically proven safe and effective, anyone committed to eliminating their migraines naturally can master these seven simple steps.

Praise for Migraines Be Gone... Endorsements

Kelsie Kenefick's Migraines Be Gone is a wise, effective program that can help eliminate this scourge from one's life. It is based in good science and good medicine and will be a godsend to many.

Larry Dossey, M.D., author of The Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things, Healing Words, and chief editor of the Journal of Science and Healing

Kelsie's expertise in treating migraine patients is as apparent as her powerful, yet gentle, approach towards bringing balance to the nervous system...a must- read for anyone suffering from migraines.

Dr. Elmer Green, PhD, founder of medical biofeedback, founder of ISSSEEM, and co-author of Beyond Biofeedback

This book is a treasure for anyone who suffers from headaches...finally a book has been written that teaches people how to manage their headaches naturally...bravo!

Phil Cambe, M.D., Medical Director of the Pain Management Program, Boulder Community Hospital, Boulder, CO.

This self-regulating modality has consistently helped my patients throughout the years. This program works and helps patients achieve an optimal state of mental and physical health as they learn to regulate their nervous system.

Lesley McConville, M.D., Neurologist, Referring Physician

This book stands apart from all other books written on migraines because this one tells you what to do about them. Whereas other migraine books help you to understand headaches, this book teaches you lesson-by-lesson how to prevent them from occurring. I use these strategies with my son who suffers from migraines. Thanks, Kelsie!

Colleen Grady-Yuskewich, Director of Rehabilitation, Boulder Community Hospital, Boulder, CO.

About the Author
Kelsie Kenefick, M.P.S., C.B.T., L.M.H.C., creator of the Migraines Be Gone program, has specialized in the treatment of migraine, and other, headaches in her clinical practice for over a decade. Kelsie's life-long exploration of human potential, combined with over 30 years of study in mind-body medicine, yoga and psychology, have provided the foundation for this unique and effective program.

Kelsie holds a Master of Professional Studies degree in Humanistic Education (State University of New York at New Paltz), is a biofeedback therapist (BCIA certified), and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (New York). Additionally, she is a Certified Seminar Trainer (Peak Potentials) and does keynotes and seminars on stress, chronic pain &/or headaches. In 2008 she will release her second book, The Stress Mess: Taking Control and Thriving in the Age of Pressure.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Roots and Wings Publishing (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977749304
• ISBN-13: 978-0977749300
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #161,666 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars not everything you need, March 5, 2008

By	A reader (None) - See all my reviews

Biofeedback is based on an old relaxation technique called autogenic training, that I have found helpful together with other things (excercise, diet) for my migraines. I thought this book would give me additional helpful hints on how to get more in control of my migraines. Unfortunately that was not the case. The text for the biofeedback is not specific for migraines, it is a general text. What you do get is a bunch of stretching excercises for your neck, shoulders and jaw which you would be better of learning from a physiotherapist. And by the way muscle tension doesn't cause migraines, it is in some people vice versa so I guess those chapters are not a complete waste. I'm also very suspicious of any one method that claims it can cure migraines by itself, I don't believe in wonder drugs, holistic or otherwise.

If you buy this book, you will also have to buy two CDs from the author's website, which gets mentioned frequently. Alternatively you can tape the text of the CDs yourself, assuming you still own a tape recorder. Also, you will need a skin thermometer feedback unit. All in all an additional $65. The book is advertised as all you need to heal your migraines, but that is not true.

I found her method tedious and her tone often preachy, like you just have to think positive and things will be better. If I am in pain, I am in pain, and it won't go away by thinking "I remember to breathe and relax even when my body feels uncomfortable". If you can use the word "uncomfortable" in the context of migraines you have not understood what migraines are like, the sentence should be "I remember to breathe and relax even when my body is in excruciating pain".
As for the imagery, it was counterproductive for me. I really don't want to imagine any part of my body bathed in blood. I'm not squeamish, but I see the image before me and want to throw up.

This is not for me, I'm going to try to find a real person to teach me.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Migraines Gone, March 8, 2008

By	Filben "Wal Freak" (Boulder, CO) - See all my reviews

I have suffered from crippling cervico-genic migraines for over twenty years. Ms. Kenefick's book was a primary instrument in leading me to eliminating my migraines and I highly recommend Migraines Be Gone to anyone who either suffers from migraines or has a loved one who suffers from migraines.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, inviting, empowering., January 28, 2007

By	Cynthia "nature lover" (boulder, co) - See all my reviews

Kelsie Kenefick's book should be encouraging to all headache sufferers. She guides the reader through the what, why and how of releasing yourself from pain, with biofeedback techniques that anyone can learn. The book can be read in less than an hour, but it becomes a workbook and reference to be consulted when needed. I highly recommend the book, as well as Ms. Kenefick's workshops.