| Description |
207 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
Tell me what to eat
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 201) and index. |
| Contents |
Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Acknowledgments -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 The Who, What, Where, Why, and How of Headaches and Migraines -- Chapter 2 The Most Common Types of Headaches and What You Need to Know About Them -- Migraine Headaches -- Tension-Type Headaches -- Additive-Induced Headaches -- Sinus Headaches -- How Are Sinus Headaches Treated? -- What's the Relationship Between Allergies and Headaches? -- Can What You Eat to Reduce Hay Fever? -- Rebound Headaches -- Caffeine Only Makes It Worse -- Pain-Relief Medications May Be the Cause -- Hormone Headaches -- Cluster Headaches -- Chapter 3 Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask a Dietitian About Headaches and Migraines -- It's Complicated -- The Top 5 Most Wanted Foods and Beverages Trigger List: -- Brain Freeze No More -- Decreasing Underlying Stress -- Finding New Ways to Cope With Life's Stresses -- The Two Hormones Linking Food and Stress -- De-Stress Your Diet -- 7 Things You Can Do Today to Elevate Your Mood Tomorrow (And Beyond) -- Chapter 4 The 10 Food Steps to Freedom -- Step #1: Keep a Headache Diary -- Include Amount of Food and Drink -- Just a Reminder -- 6 Keys to Keeping Your Headache Diary -- Step #2: Eat When You Are Hungry, Stop When You Are Comfortable, and Avoid Skipping Meals -- What Is Hunger Exactly? -- 4 Keys to Eating When You Are Hungry -- Avoiding Hypoglycemia -- Step #3: Limit Caffeine Intake or Eliminate It Completely. And When You Do Cut Back, Do It Gradually -- Are You Having Caffeine Withdrawal Headaches? -- How to Cut Caffeine Without Withdrawal Symptoms -- 5 Steps to Being Caffeine-Free and Withdrawal-Free! -- Step #4: Avoid Eating a High-Fat Diet -- Avoid Hidden Fats -- Know Where the Fat Comes From -- 10 Quick Ways to Eat a Lower-Fat Diet -- Trim Back the Fat -- Smart Substitutions -- Bonus Tips -- Step #5: Switch to Plant and Fish Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids -- How to Get What You Need -- Just the Flax Please! -- Step #6: Is Aspartame Not So Sweet for Your Headaches? -- Step #7: Limit Tyramine-Containing Foods -- What Is Tyramine? -- What Is Tyramine's Connection to Headaches and Migraines? -- What Foods Contain Higher Levels of Tyramine? -- Step #8: Avoid Certain Additives -- Step #9: Beware of Certain Dehydrating Beverages, and Keep Hydrated -- Better Beverages to Try Instead -- Step #10: Work Magnesium-Rich Foods Into Your Diet -- More on Magnesium -- Top Magnesium-Rich Foods -- Chapter 5 21 Recipes That May Help Your Headaches -- Brunch -- Mini Spinach Frittatas -- Irish Egg Skillet -- Fresh Fruit Muffins -- Wheat Drop Biscuits -- Tuna and Bean Salad -- Dinner Entrees -- Jumbo Shells With Marinara -- Cheesy Turkey or Chicken Enchiladas -- Low-Fat Chicken Broth -- Vegetarian Broth -- Savory Vegetable Gravy Makes -- Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich -- The Day-After Irish Shepherd's Pie -- Turkey Fettuccini Alfredo -- Turkey Navy Bean Chili -- Creamy Turkey or Chicken Spinach Lasagna -- Tuna Casserole -- Garlic Pork Roast -- Desserts -- Blondies -- Peachy Cake -- Easy as Pie Cherry Cobbler -- Angel Food Cake Deluxe -- Toss-and-Go Snack Recipe -- Pretzel Potpourri -- Chapter 6 Supermarket Shopping Made Simple -- Snack Attack Plan --T$25113 |
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| Summary |
With so many drugs on the market that are able to cure virtually every ailment, many of us don't realize that the most common medical conditions can be treated by simply altering one's diet. The Tell Me What to Eat series takes a dietitian's approach to treating or preventing common ailments such as migraines, diabetes, breast cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, and acid reflux. With medically backed research, readers are provided information on foods and recipes that can help them address these ailments without expensive drugs, which may have negative side effects. |
| Subject |
Headache -- Diet therapy.
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Migraine -- Diet therapy.
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| ISBN |
9781404218383 library binding |
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1404218386 library binding |
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