Conquering Headache: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding the Treatment and Control of Headache (with CD-ROM)

Conquering Headache, Fourth Edition provides the information needed to conquer headaches and improve the quality of life. This new edition includes chapters detailing the latest information about medication for acute treatment of attacks, preventative treatment of migraine and treatment of cluster headache. The book covers areas of massage, physical therapy, alternative therapies such as chiropractic, acupuncture, and natural remedies like vitamins, minerals, and herbs. Practical guidelines for medication use including dosages, side effects, and limitations are also incorporated in this new edition. Headache is an illness largely misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated. In this book the authors reveal the truth about headache and dispel many of the common myths. They prove that with the proper information and guidelines, headache sufferers can learn to control their headaches and improve their quality of life.