“Heal Your Headache” by David Buchholz
The number one book that I believe anyone dealing with migraines should read is “Heal Your Headache” by David Buchholz. For me, this book was the foundation to understanding migraines. It explains why you can have something like red wine once, yet the next time you have it you get a migraine. Please make this book your first stop on your journey to gaining a better understanding on migraines and why we get them.
“Migraine, Finding My Own Way Out” by Sara Riley Mattson
The next book that I read on migraines was extremely educational for me. I had encountered many comments online about candida in migraine chats and forums, so I finally decided to explore the idea that it could be behind my vestibular migraines. This book really spoke to me, because it addressed everything I was feeling and how crazy and horrible all the symptoms were. It was this book that first made me start to really consider candida.
“The Grain Brain” by David Perlmutter and Kristin Loberg
The reason I read this book is actually pretty interesting. I was at a 2 day conference at work (about a year after returning to work from my Vestibular Migraines) and I got to talking with a co-worker after we both opted for the gluten free sandwiches during lunch. I explained that I had to go gluten free to avoid getting vestibular migraines and that they are migraines that make you dizzy. Well it turns out he had the terrible stomach cramps I used to get that caused me to curl up in fetal position for hours. He had the exact same thing. Then he mentioned that he had experienced dizziness every single day for many years until he did a sensitivity test and realized he was sensitive to dairy. He quit dairy immediately and never felt dizzy again. This is when I really realized that food does play a huge part in my migraine issues. He recommended this book. I read it within a few days and was so appreciative. Don’t overlook the opportunity to learn from others. I am truly amazed at how much I have learned by listening to other people and their journeys. Please read this book.
“Brain Maker” by David Perlmutter and Kristin Loberg
I had to read this follow up book to “The Grain Brain” because I absolutely loved it. I highly recommend both of these books. These books explain how the food we eat really does make a difference in our health.
“Genius Foods” by Max Lugavere
I absolutely loved this book. I listened to this on my way to and from work in about a week’s time. I looked forward to my commute just to hear this book. He points out 10 “genius” foods that everyone should be eating and why. He also shows how all of the foods that we grew up thinking were good, or our mom’s thought were good, were not. I really loved this book. Please read or listen to this one.
One tip, I learned how healthy a good Extra Virgin Olive Oil is for you.
“Living Gluten-Free for Dummies” by Danna Korn
As I started to realize that gluten was a big trigger for my dizziness and stomach cramps I decided to read this book. One of the big things that I learned from this is why for many years I thought I had a lactose intolerance that turned out to be a gluten intolerance. I can now have dairy now that I have given up gluten. If you suspect you are gluten intolerant, I highly recommend reading this.
“The Mind-Gut Connection” by Emeran Mayer
You may be noticing a trend here in my reading; I have accepted and believe that what we eat really does matter. This book explains that our stomach is like a second brain. It talks about why you feel sick to your stomach when you’re upset or maybe you can’t eat when you’re depressed. It is a great read.
