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Introduction i
Chapter 1: THE MIGRAINE CURE 1
Migraine: Millennia of Pain 2
Migraine: What Is It? 3
Migraine: The Misunderstood Malady 9
Why We Can Cure Migraine—Now 14
In Conclusion 16
Chapter 2: FOUR STEPS TO A CURE 17
Overview of the Migraine Cure 20
Neurohormonal System 24
Pineal Gland 36
Digestive System 36
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems 38
In Conclusion 42
Chapter 3: WHY CURRENT THERAPIES DON'T WORK 43
Problems with Conventional Hormone Replacement Therapy 45
Problems with Drugs 49
Important Thoughts about Other Migraine Therapies 53
Are You Ready to be Pain-Free? 55
In Conclusion 56
Chapter 4: AT HOME WITH YOUR HORMONES 57
Hormones: Restoration, Replacement, Balance 58
Cholesterol: The First Ingredient 60
Pregnenolone 61
DHEA 65
Estrogen and Progesterone 68
Testosterone 83
Treatment Enhancements: Zinc and Saw Palmetto 88
In Conclusion 89
Chapter 5: RESETTING THE PINEAL GLAND 91
Insomnia: More Than Feeling Tired 92
Migraine and Sleep 92
The Pineal Gland and Melatonin 94
Kava Kava 101
In Conclusion 105
Chapter 6: ACHIEVING METABOLIC BALANCE 107
The Scene of the "Crime": The Gut 108
The Brain-Gut Axis 112
How to Restore Balance: Probiotics 116
Supporting Digestive Health 119
In Conclusion 122
Chapter 7: THE ION BALANCING ACT 123
Magnesium 124
In Conclusion 131
Chapter 8: THREE STORIES 133
Bettina's Story 133
Ruthanne's Story 138
Hillary's Story 141
In Conclusion 144
Chapter 9: ADDITIONAL USES AND BENEFITS OF THE MIGRAINE CURE PROGRAM 145
High Cholesterol 146
Coronary Heart Disease 149
Fibromyalgia 154
In Conclusion 159
Chapter 10: YOU HAVE QUESTIONS… 161
Source Notes 175
Glossary 183
Suggested Reading List 189
Resources 191
About The Author 193
Index 198