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Splitting

The inside story on headaches

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Splitting

By: Amanda Ellison
Narrated by: Shelley Atkinson
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Summary
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 Headaches & Migraines Neuroscience & Neuropsychology Pain Management Physical Illness & Disease Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Human Brain Health Mental Health Nervous System Dementia

Critic Reviews

An insightful, entertaining book.
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)
Most of us have experienced a headache at some point in our lives. Neuroscientist Amanda Ellison has the lowdown on why we get them and busts some commonly believed myths about their triggers
I have suffered from migraine for many years now, and have never before read such a clear explanation of what is happening to me during a migraine attack.
An insightful look at all manner of head pain
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