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Splitting

The Inside Story on Headaches

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Bloomsbury presents Splitting by Amanda Ellison, read by Shelley Atkinson.

'From ice cream headaches to migraine, this fascinating and entertaining account of a common curse draws together modern science, ancient views and personal experience.' – Professor Roy Taylor, author of Life Without Diabetes

'An insightful, entertaining book' – Daily Mail

Written by a leading neuroscientist, Splitting tells the fascinating true story about headaches, and the secrets they reveal about your brain and overall health.

Did you know...
- chocolate doesn't give you a headache – and may in fact prevent one happening?
- 30% of us sneeze at sunlight?
- you can see off a headache with an orgasm?
- that you shouldn't wear a striped top if your spouse gets migraines?

From migraines to sinus pain to tension headaches – and everything in between – Splitting separates fact from fiction, putting you in control and helping you practise habits that will protect you from headache.

©2020 Amanda Ellison (P)2020 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Brain & Nervous System Neuroscience & Neuropsychology Pain Management Physical Illness & Disease Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Human Brain Health Mental Health Nervous System Dementia
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Read this since I have chronic migraines and was curious to know further detail. I found the book to be pitched at the right level - plenty of detail but the author has managed to make it easily understandable. If this is an area of personal interest to you I would recommend this.

If you are headache-inclined

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very interesting, informative and easy to understand:if anyone who suffers from headache should read it (or listening to it!).

Very insightful

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I have suffered from migraine for many years. In this book Amanda Ellison has explained different types of headache and why we are likely to experience them. I now have a much better understanding of what could be causing my migraine and how I might be able to minimise its occurrence in the future. A great insight into headache and the associated physiology.

Audiobook narration is also excellent.

Fascinating insight into the world of headache.

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