Dr. Harcourt's Migraine Guide
Stop shooting in the dark when it comes to your migraine treatment.
Understand migraine better than most doctors, and start doing things right away that can lessen how often and how hard your migraines hit. The new 2026 edition is fully updated with current research, the 4 phases of a migraine attack, the Mastering Migraine Diet, and a 30-day tracker.
Get your free copy
Enter your email address and we will send the guide straight to your inbox.
We respect your privacy and never share your information. See our Privacy Policy.
What's inside the 2026 edition
Rewritten and expanded from the original guide, with new photos and current research throughout.
The 4 phases of a migraine attack
Learn the early warning signs, from premonitory to postdrome, so you can act sooner.
Types of migraine
Episodic, chronic, aura, vestibular, hemiplegic and menstrual, and why getting the type right matters.
The 4 main factors of migraine
Hormonal, nutritional, musculoskeletal and neurological, and the research behind each one.
Dr. Harcourt's Bucket Theory
A simple way to picture why migraines happen and what makes your bucket overflow.
The Mastering Migraine Diet
What to eat more of, what to avoid at first, and how to keep your blood sugar steady.
Caffeine, sleep and stress
Practical tips, including Dr. Harcourt's plan for cutting caffeine without the crash.
Medications and supplements
How to avoid medication-overuse headache, and the supplements with research behind them.
When to get help right away
The red-flag symptoms that need prompt medical attention.
A 30-day migraine tracker
A log to help spot patterns, plus what to bring to your visit.
Take a look inside
19 pages written for patients, in plain language.
Understanding migraine and the 4 phases
Dr. Harcourt’s Bucket Theory
Your 30-day migraine tracker
Written by a migraine doctor who treats all 4 factors
Dr. Adam Harcourt, DC, DACNB, FACFN, FABVR, leads Harcourt Brain Center in York, Pennsylvania. He is the author of the book Mastering Migraine and created the 150-hour Mastering Migraine post-doctorate program that teaches other doctors his approach. Patients travel to his office from around the world, and those who live farther away can start with our Remote Migraine Program.
Imagine your life without migraines
Get your free copy of the 2026 guide, or call 717-483-8734 to set up a complimentary phone call with Dr. Harcourt.