Written and medically reviewed by Tae Ho Guak, MD, board-certified neurologist · Reviewed July 2026 · Editorial policy
In the clinic, I have at most 15 minutes per patient. Headache is too deep to explain in that time. So I put it all in one book — For You Who Suffer From Headaches.
Part 1 — The True Nature of Headaches
- The 4 major types and self-diagnosis
- Migraine is NOT a vascular headache — the real mechanism
- Tension-type is not just a stress headache
- How headaches become chronic — why they keep getting worse
Part 2 — Using Medications Correctly
- Analgesics vs triptans — when to use which
- Medication overuse headache — the most common cause of chronic headache
- When to start preventive therapy
- CGRP antibodies — for whom, when, and how
Part 3 — Finding Your Triggers
- How to keep a headache diary (template included)
- Food triggers — real risks vs rumor
- Hormones, menstrual cycle, and headaches
- Sleep, screen time, and posture
Part 4 — Living With Less Headache
- Evidence-based biofeedback and relaxation techniques
- Exercise and headache: friend or foe?
- How to advocate for yourself with doctors
- Guide for families and caregivers