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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