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The Migraine Miracle: A Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Ancestral Diet to Reduce Inflammation and Relieve Your Headaches for Good Paperback – Illustrated, December 1, 2013

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If you suffer from migraines, you know from experience that prescription medication can only do so much to help relieve your suffering. You also know that your next headache could still strike at any time, and as a result, you may lead a life of fear and trepidation, never knowing when the responsibilities of work and family will once again fall victim to your throbbing skull. Unfortunately, despite the many advances in medicine, there is still no real cure for the migraine headache.

In The Migraine Miracle, a neurologist with a personal history of migraines offers readers the revolutionary dietary cure that has worked for him and continues to work for his patients: a diet low in wheat, sugar, and processed foods, and high in organic, protein-rich animal products. The book also explores the link between inflammation, diet, and migraines, and contains a 21-day meal plan to help readers change the way they eat. By following this easy meal plan, millions of sufferers will discover a life free from symptoms―once and for all.

The book includes comprehensive, research-based information that explains what the brain goes through during a migraine headache, the phases of the migraine, and how a diagnosis is made. It also explores the risks and benefits of migraine medication, natural remedies for migraines, dietary migraine triggers, and detailed, specific instructions for a migraine-free eating plan.

If you have tried migraine medicine but have not found real relief, it’s time to try something new. By changing the way you eat, and understanding what foods can trigger your migraine, you can start feeling better longer, without the threat of a migraine always looming over everything you do.

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“Neurologist [Josh] Turknett, a longtime migraine sufferer, offers a potentially revelatory approach to treating a condition that affects 30–40 million people in the US. His premise: that the current standards of migraine management―including prescription and over-the-counter medications, and preventative drugs―can largely be set aside in favor of mimicking an ancestral diet that is high in animal protein and low in wheat, sugar, and processed foods. Doing so enables the hypothalamus, ‘a primary suspect in the hunt for neural origins of migraine,’ to efficiently maintain the body’s homeostasis, short-circuiting diet-triggered impulses that cause and prolong migraines. Given the low-fat, high-carb eating favored by many, the writer acknowledges that the diet may be radical. However, as someone who has successfully made the transition himself, and who recommends the diet to his patients, Turknett’s idea carries weight. He offers a comprehensive definition of migraines and how they are diagnosed (or misdiagnosed), discusses factors that make a person more susceptible to migraines, and explores typical treatments. He then addresses the tenets of the diet and leads into original recipes and a 21-day eating plan.”
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“I love, love, love this book. I personally suffer from an auto-immune disease, and this fun, easy read left me not only informed, but confident that I can live a longer life. As a chef, I found the diet and the recipes very achievable. Turknett really relates to everyday people in this truly informative and exceedingly helpful book. Life-changing.”
―Tracey Bloom, chef, lifestyle consultant, Top Chef contestant, and co-owner of www.freecuisine.com

“Bold, eye opening, and compelling, The Migraine Miracle promises to forever alter the landscape of migraine treatment for the better. Essential reading for anyone who suffers from migraines, and essential reading for anyone who cares for migraine patients.”
―Timothy Lo, MD, MPH, neurologist and pain management specialist

“Ancestral diets and lifestyle practices have proven highly effective at curing migraines. Indeed, they are a general recipe for superb health and longevity. Josh Turknett has helped himself and many patients with these techniques, and now brings us the best available guide for overcoming migraines. If you have migraines, please read this book!”
―Paul Jaminet, PhD, author of Perfect Health Diet and editor of Journal of Evolution and Health

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Josh Turknett, MD, is a 2001 graduate of the Emory School of Medicine, a board-certified neurologist, and a clinical researcher in the areas of migraine, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Turknett maintains a busy neurology practice in Atlanta, GA, and has been recognized twice by www.vitals.com as one of America’s most compassionate doctors. He lives in the metro Atlanta area with his wife Jenny, their two children, and an ever-expanding collection of banjos.

Jenny Turknett has a background in baking, catering, and event planning. She currently works as a freelance food writer and restaurant critic for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She lives in the greater Atlanta, GA, area with her husband Josh, their two children, and an ever-expanding collection of kitchen gadgets.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1608828751
Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Harbinger Publications; Illustrated edition (December 1, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781608828753
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1608828753
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.9 x 0.7 x 8.9 inches

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Josh Turknett, MD, is a board-certified neurologist, best-selling author, musician, Founder of Brainjo and creator of the Brainjo Method of instruction.

He also currently serves as Chief Medical Officer and Learning Engineer for humanOS, Head of Cognitive Enhancement for Nourish Balance Thrive, and President of Physicians for Ancestral Health.

He hosts the Intelligence Unshackled podcast, a show about developing and unleashing human potential through improving the health and function of the brain.

He is a frequent public speaker on topics including accelerated learning, neuroplasticity, brain health, and cognitive optimization in the workplace.

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Life Changing!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 24, 2023

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I ordered this book after experiencing an unrelenting migraine that would last for 6 months. This migraine consisted of 24/7 symptoms ranging from tingling, to vomiting, to tinnitus, and everything in between. My migraines were so severe that I was forced to quit my job and move home with parents for months. I’ve had migraines since puberty, but my migraines transformed into a true beast last year.

One year later - my migraines have all but vanished.

I owe everthing to Dr. Josh Turknett and his program for migrainers. Dr. Josh is a fellow migrainer and neurologist who created the Miracle Migraine Program that is specifically for migrainers. The program is based on living an ancestral lifestyle, changing dietary patterns, and stopping the use of migraine-inducing medications.

Dr. Josh has a website, book, online course, and podcast that all outline his program. In my opinion - the best was to get started is to start listening to his podcast, “The Migraine Miracle Moment.”

I promise, this program will change your life.

In addition to reclaiming my life from migraines, I lost 40 pounds, I’m medication-free, and I’ve truly never felt better. Read this book - it will change your life!

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Tom Vanko

This man is a genius!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 17, 2023

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Highly recommend if you are a migraine sufferer. I tried everything and read books to no avail until I found this book. It changed my life for the better!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 31, 2022

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I had already implemented a gluten free, lower carb diet before reading this book. I reduced my migraines (classic migraine with aura) from 2x a month to 2x a year doing this. When i read about how to exercise when you get a migraine, it saved me from debilitating pain. I literally walked for 90 minutes, power walked- and as a result my migraine was reduced to a minor ache. I still have some hangover but seriously, do what he says

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Potentially Life-changing

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 15, 2017

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In just 7 weeks this book has seemingly given me control of my life back. While it might seem overwhelming to eliminate things from your diet that have become staples, in my case the trade-off has been well worth it. I've suffered migraines for over 16 years while at least getting one a month and in the last few months getting them almost weekly with each one lasting four days at a time. I was desperate for relief. Right before Thanksgiving I read both The Migraine Miracle(TMM) and Heal Your Headache(HYH) and decided to follow a combination of their guidance. Right after Thanksgiving I eliminated caffeine, alcohol, added sugar, and all grains. (And for the first 4 weeks I also cut out citrus, bananas, and onions per HYH) I also regulated my sleep schedule. So my diet has consisted of veggies, eggs, meat, cheese and some fruit. The first week I got another migraine for four days but in a way it was a good thing because it reminded me of the pain and why what I was doing would be worthwhile if it worked. The second week I was migraine free, the third week I had a very mild two-day migraine that was not so much painful as uncomfortable that I further mitigated using ibuprofen, which never would have worked in the past. The fourth week nothing. The fifth week I got a headache that went away in two hours after taking Tylenol and napping. And the sixth and seventh weeks nothing even though these last few weeks would likely have been a nightmare for me due to stress, barometric pressure changes, and hormonal fluctuations, but I've been migraine free. I've prophylactically taken ibuprofen or Tylenol here and there after a long day at the office and eye fatigue from staring at spreadsheets on the computer monitor, but have continued to wake up migraine free each day. I'm debating whether I should stockpile my sumatriptan pills each month but haven't been to the pharmacy since I started eating like this. And the icing on top? I've lost 16lbs and counting during a season when most people are gaining weight. It's been awesome to be able to wear more of my wardrobe again and buy pants sizes I haven't worn in 3 years. (I'm 5'4 and was 160 - so I was overweight but not so much so that losing that much so quickly without working out was anticipated) so needless to say I'm thrilled with the results thus far and hope it continues!

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This book changed my life!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 20, 2017

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This book truly did change my life. I suffered for 16 years with horrible debilitating migraines. Each passing month and year they grew stronger and more frequent. I tried everything and went to every type of doctor trying to discover the cause and cure. Nothing ever made a difference. A friend recommended this book and I bought it and read it in 2 days. I couldn't put it down! I decided to give the program a chance. The adjustments are difficult to make at first... I won't even pretend that it was easy. But about 3 weeks into it (being very strict with the dietary changes) I noticed my migraines and headaches starting to get further and further apart. One day I realized that I woke up without a migraine that morning! Then one day I realized that I didn't have a migraine or headache at ALL that day! Then suddenly I found myself counting how many DAYS it had been without having a migraine or headache!! It has truly been a miracle in my life!! It's now been over 2 years without migraines and headaches and some other great things have happened as a result too.... I NEVER get sick anymore. I used to keep sinus problems. I had several sinus infections per year and i kept a swollen gland and sore throat and was always getting colds and such. It's crazy but I haven't had ANY of that since I started this program a couple of years ago. I also lost weight. My husband saw so many positive changes in my life that he started following it too and has felt much better. He lost weight and has had less back and knee problems. He also doesn't get sick anymore either. The difficult dietary changes were well worth the challenge and struggle at first. And now I can honestly say that it's easy!! We are VERY strict to not eat gluten. If I slip up and have gluten, sometimes I will have migraines again for 2 weeks. But the carbs are easier to play around with and it's not such a big deal to have a higher carb meal or snack once in a while as long as it's gluten free. I will forever be grateful for Dr. Turknett.

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d1may

Life-changing in so many ways

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 14, 2017

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So, this book was recommended to my a by a friend who also suffers with migraines. I suffer with chronic migraine (and have done for 30 years) getting 3-4 a week, and take Zolmitriptan up to 10 days a month.

I read this book on holiday and started to make changes, and since then (6 weeks ago) have been getting better and better, now looking at other Keto (Ketosis) eating plan books alongside this one. I've not taken my prescription meds now for 6 weeks - yes, I've had headaches but only that and paracetamol have cleared them (something that I would have never used to take as it wouldn't touch me). What a dramatic change! I cannot explain what this has done for my life.

It's not easy to have no gluten, no carbs and no sugar - but if it gives you quality of life and less/no drugs then surely it's worth it?

2/3rds of the book goes in to the science behind migraines and the eating plan. If you don't adopt the eating regime then for migraine sufferers and their families/friends, this section of the book is a must. It is logical and methodical and well explained. It's written by Josh Turnkett who not only is a neurologist (US), but also suffers with migraines, and his wife and child and mother did too - so he really 'gets' what migraineurs go through.

My only negative, and this is why despite it's life-changing effect, is that the recipe section is too brief, doesn't give a list of acceptable foods and those that aren't (it's written in paragraphs but no easy reference list), and also the recipes are all American. They work in cup sizes and have ingredients that either we don't have access to or that's called something else and you spend time googling everything (like Cilantro...? It's Coriander I found out).

If you suffer with migraines, you'd do anything to stop them. This diet plan requires dedication and commitment, but after 6 weeks I'm getting the hang of it and it's well worth it. I'm not craving sweet things, in fact I have no desire at all for them - something I NEVER thought would have happened. So, what have you got to lose...?

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YorkshireLass

So Far, So Good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 27, 2018

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I have been a sufferer for over 40 years and have tried everything from conventional medicine with the use of many prophylaxis, very strong prescription pain killers, eletriptans and also complimentary medicine, from homeopathic, herbal, kinesiology, acupuncture and many more. NOTHING works apart from the triptans and of course you are limited to how many you should take.
In January I had the worst month I can remember, 13 attacks in the month, there was no end to it and I was more desperate than I've ever been.

Don't recall how I came across this book, but I thought I'd give it a go. I completely stopped all wheat, alcohol and chocolate, and reduced sugar and carbs. One month later, I have had 3 attacks and for the first time ever I took an ibuprofen because I could feel one starting and it actually stopped it, this has never happened before.

I know I'm only one month in, but the initial signs are good, oh and I've lost 1/2 stone aswell, which is a bonus

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Sally Ann

Not sure you really need this book - if you're anything like me!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 10, 2018

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To be fair, I haven't followed the advice in this book to the letter. But the advice in there isn't as new or revolutionary as I'd hoped. If you've already read a lot of migraine books, you probably know all this stuff. Basically, you have multiple triggers that on their own probably won't give you a migraine but together might be enough to tip you over the edge. The author uses a balloon analogy to explain this that frankly I found irritating and a bit patronising.

Other advice includes giving up drugs so you don't get rebound headaches. I wish I had a pound for every book I've read that in!

The big thing seems to be giving up carbs, gluten in particular. There's recipe ideas in the book but frankly they don't sound like the sort of stuff that we'd like to eat and there are much better gluten free and carb free ideas out there if you just google. The author runs a facebook page promoting online courses too and even has t-shirts with "Slay the beast" on. Between that and the balloon analogy - well, perhaps it's all just a bit too American for me!

As I said, I haven't followed the advice in this book, but before I bought it I was already trying to eat less carbs and take less drugs and my migraines have improved as a result.

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Jo39

All meat and fish

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 9, 2021

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Not a diet for vegetarian migrainers! Trying the no gluten myself, no change yet 1 week in. Perhaps another fad aimed at desperate people who will do anything to wake up not dizzy or headachy on a daily basis . Will keep going for a month and see. Also many known triggers in the diet, bananas, tomatoes, eggplant...

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Rob

Be very careful with this

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 3, 2020

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Be very careful with this. Whilst Dr T means well, and the plan no doubt helps some people, he’s assertion that all primary headache conditions can be resolved by following the plan is not correct. I followed the plan religiously for a long time and also signed up to the online plan and saw no improvement. In fact I’d say it did more harm than good, with obsessing over diet and following suggestions such as long fasts (7 days plus) putting extra stress on your body, which for me probably made things worse. It is definitely no miracle cure (there is no such thing). Good luck to those who try it though, and I hope it works for you.

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