About
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Book Preview:
#1 Everyone gets headaches. The most common type is called migraine, and it can be severe. It is a universal mechanism that produces swelling and inflammation of blood vessels around your head. It is also capable of producing any kind of headache.
#2 The hypothalamus is the most likely location of the migraine control center. It controls many basic functions, including your sleep-wake cycle, hunger and satiety, and hormonal regulation. Many of the triggers that activate your migraine mechanism have input to the hypothalamus.
Book Preview:
#1 Everyone gets headaches. The most common type is called migraine, and it can be severe. It is a universal mechanism that produces swelling and inflammation of blood vessels around your head. It is also capable of producing any kind of headache.
#2 The hypothalamus is the most likely location of the migraine control center. It controls many basic functions, including your sleep-wake cycle, hunger and satiety, and hormonal regulation. Many of the triggers that activate your migraine mechanism have input to the hypothalamus.