Splitting

The inside story on headaches

By: Amanda Ellison

Narrated by: Shelley Atkinson

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

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

Surprisingly entertaining

As a frequent headache sufferer I expected to find this book informative but didn’t expect to be so well entertained. Well worth a listen.