The Dizzy Cook: Managing Migraine with More Than 90 Comforting Recipes and Lifestyle Tips

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"This book is the kind of resource I wish I had when I felt so scared and alone. Remembering that feeling, I put my heart and soul into it. Every ounce of helpful info that I have learned about vestibular migraine is included as well, along with travel tips, meal plan ideas, and research on migraine supplements. My hope is that it brings a little fun, warmth, and joy into the migraine community. It is a feeling we all need so much.

In 2016, I was diagnosed with Chronic Vestibular Migraine. I learned that some people are prone to getting them, but they can be triggered by many things - stressful events, hormonal changes, a head injury, etc. After a lot of research and trial and error, I started following a diet that strictly avoided migraine triggers of msg, nitrites, histamine, and tyramine and noticed that I could go longer between dizziness episodes. I was so delighted with the results that I began blogging to help others with my condition and this cookbook emerged from that. I hope that my tips, tricks, and recipes can also help you to get to a place where your migraines are being managed successfully."

• According to the World Health Organization, migraine is the 6th most disabling illness in the world
• More than 90% of people are unable to work or function normally during a migraine attack
• Vestibular migraine symptoms include: imbalance, dizziness, sensitivity to motion/light/noise, motion sickness, nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, brain fog, pressure and ringing in the ears, blurry vision, disorientation; they do not necessarily include head pain
• Alicia is a partner of the American Migraine Foundation
• Approximately 80% of consumers have adopted a "food as medicine" approach to eating, according to Nielsen, and The NPD Group found a quarter of U.S. adults are actively trying to manage their health through food.

"Vestibular migraine patients face enough challenges without having to worry about what they eat and drink. Unfortunately, many foods and beverages can be migraine triggers. In The Dizzy Cook, Alicia Wolf provides hope to people suffering from migraine. Hope that they can eat delicious food that won't trigger their symptoms. Hope that they can cook meals the whole family will enjoy. Hope that they can live a normal life.

Learn from someone who has been there. Alicia's migraine journey was full of pitfalls, including doctors who dismissed her symptoms and the loss of her career. A migraine-friendly diet wasn't an immediate 'cure' for her, but she persevered and discovered how to test her triggers. This book is based on her trial and error experience, and validated by a registered dietician.

In addition to her mouth-watering photos, Alicia explains how to transition to a migraine diet, foods to avoid and embrace, as well as fancy beverage recipes so you don't feel like you're missing out. With plenty of variety and options for special diets - such as gluten-free and vegan - you're sure to be bookmarking your favorites!

Many thanks to Alicia for being an 'Ambassador' for vestibular migraine. By raising awareness and normalizing these invisible conditions we can create a demand for migraine-friendly food, making shopping and eating out easier and more enjoyable."

This cookbook features more than 90 delicious recipes and dozens of helpful tips to help combat migraine symptoms through diet and lifestyle.

From healthy living blogger and creator of TheDizzyCook.com, Alicia Wolf, comes the must-have cookbook for anyone managing migraines, as well as anyone who just loves to create delectable yet diet-friendly dishes. Author Alicia Wolf developed her recipes using the principles of Johns Hopkins neurologist David Buchholz's "Heal Your Headache" diet, one of the most recommended plans by health practitioners for treating migraines through diet. In this book, Alicia adds her own unique spin to the migraine diet, creating recipes that are both helpful and delicious.

Inside the book you'll find:

• Ideas for every meal of the day
• Tips on how to get started
• The best supplements for migraine prevention and treatment
• Common substitutions
• Travel tips
• Meal plans
• And other indispensable resources

Learn to make Alicia's famous blueberry muffins, smoky carrot hummus, salsa verde chicken enchiladas, roasted curry cauliflower, chewy ginger cookies, and so much more.

The Dizzy Cook will inspire you to explore the infinite possibilities for healthy, appetizing, migraine-safe comfort foods.

Contributor Bio:Wolf, Alicia
Alicia Wolf is the brilliant voice behind The Dizzy Cook, a blog dedicated to improving the diet and lifestyle for those who suffer from migraine. After being diagnosed with Chronic Vestibular Migraine in 2016, Alicia went on a personal journey to incorporate key supplements and lifestyle changes. Her blog emerged from the experience as a way for her to share recipes and tips to help improve the lives of those who constantly experience headaches, dizziness, and vertigo. She has been featured on digital magazines and publications such as Clean Eating Kitchen, Digital Journal, Migraine Again, and My Chronic Brain. She is a partner of the American Migraine Foundation. Alicia lives in Dallas, Texas.