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Available through Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Powell's Books, and in bookstores everywhere September 16, 2008.

“As a family doctor, I welcome this wonderful book, which can help patients reduce the impact of migraine on their lives. The Migraine Brain explains the subject well and makes understandable a complex condition. It is comprehensive and filled with practical tips for feeling better.”
Erica Swegler, M.D., 2006 Texas Family Physician of the Year

The Migraine Brain will be released in paperback in July. The Migraine Brain was a finalist for the National MS Society's 2008 Books for a Better Life Award, in the wellness category. US News & World Report named The Migraine Brain one of "9 Books to Inspire a Healthy New Year." Book of the Month Club selected The Migraine Brain for its list. Dr. Bernstein discussed The Migraine Brain with Matt Lauer on "The Today Show" on Sept. 18. Click here to watch.

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More than 30 million Americans get migraines—it’s more common than asthma or diabetes. Yet most of them are misdiagnosed or aren’t getting the latest, best treatments. You can feel much better—if you understand your unique Migraine Brain.

The Migraine Brain: Your Breakthrough Guide to Fewer Headaches, Better Health is a groundbreaking book written by two women who themselves get migraines—an award-winning neurologist who teaches at Harvard Medical School, and an award-winning journalist. Shattering the myths about migraine disease, it’s the most comprehensive, up-to-date book on migraines ever written, filled with invaluable advice for everyone eager to shake the tyranny of migraine. Since your Migraine Brain is different from anyone else’s, The Migraine Brain shows you how to create your own personal “Migraine Makeover”—a treatment plan that works just for you. The Migraine Brain is also a vital reference for the millions of family, friends and coworkers who live and work with “migraineurs.”

In The Migraine Brain, you’ll learn just what makes your brain so sensitive and how you can avoid getting sick. It has the latest on:

  • Travel—Staying migraine-free during vacation and work travel
  • Work—Creating a “migraine-free zone” at work
  • Sex—When it can cause a migraine, and when it can cure one
  • Parenting—How to take care of your kids during a migraine attack
  • Triggers—Identifying your personal list and tips for avoiding them
  • Drugs—The latest, best medicines for treating migraine
  • Alternative treatments—Biofeedback, acupuncture, yoga, and more