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Summary: Funny Title - Serious Book
Review: I read this book in connection with my sleep apnea, but also had in mind as I read a friend with migranes. The basic premise is that migranes may be caused by increased pressure in the head that is due to sleeping position (level or single pillow) and that it may be remediable by sleeping with an 8" - 12" wedge under the head-side of the bed. Sounds simple and perhaps too simple but the authors do a good job of explaining their position and showing their rationale, and they also cite a small study they have done that showed very positive results. For persons suffering from migranes that are not well-treated by conventional means, I would certainly recommend this book. The treatment approach is simple and inexpensive, and will not cause any harm if ineffective; if I had migranes I would certainly try it, and I will mention the book to my friend.
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Summary: Yes, it works
Review: My initial skepticism about this theory did not survive after reading the first few chapters. Disguised as a ridiculously simple lifestyle change, this is a major medical breakthrough.Like an overwatered houseplant, the brain can suffocate if it's constantly bathed in too much blood and lymph. The connection to Alzheimer's disease and strokes is powerfully suggestive (but will take many years to prove conclusively.) I'm not going to wait and see. I've been sleeping with my head elevated for a few weeks now and I'm delighted with the results. No more headaches in the morning! I used to get them often and they would last all day. And when I take a nap now, the transition back to wakefulness is smooth and serene - unlike the sudden shock it used to be. Friends I've suggested this to have had similar results. Finally, I'd like to commend the authors for their honesty in confronting the medical establishment. Many doctors have known for a long time about the benefits of head elevation to reduce brain edema, but there's no profit in teaching patients how to heal themselves. Simple remedies like this one could put many unscrupulous physicians out of business. This discovery, combined with the one the authors have made linking bras to breast cancer, make them (at least in my mind) worthy of the Nobel Prize.
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Summary: Yes, it works
Review: My initial skepticism about this theory did not survive after reading the first few chapters. Disguised as a ridiculously simple lifestyle change, this is a major medical breakthrough. Like an overwatered houseplant, the brain can suffocate if it's constantly bathed in too much blood and lymph. The connection to Alzheimer's disease and strokes is powerfully suggestive (but will take many years to prove conclusively.) I'm not going to wait and see. I've been sleeping with my head elevated for a few weeks now and I'm delighted with the results. No more headaches in the morning! I used to get them often and they would last all day. And when I take a nap now, the transition back to wakefulness is smooth and serene - unlike the sudden shock it used to be. Friends I've suggested this to have had similar results. Finally, I'd like to commend the authors for their honesty in confronting the medical establishment. Many doctors have known for a long time about the benefits of head elevation to reduce brain edema, but there's no profit in teaching patients how to heal themselves. Simple remedies like this one could put many unscrupulous physicians out of business. This discovery, combined with the one the authors have made linking bras to breast cancer, make them (at least in my mind) worthy of the Nobel Prize.
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