Topic: Migraine

Lance Baker describes his decade-long struggle with a 24/7 chronic migraine that persisted despite a major neurosurgery. After vowing to find a "miracle" during his 33rd year, he encountered a Reiki healer despite his initial skepticism and materialism. He recounts the physical sensation of energy leaving his head during the session and explains how learning to perform Reiki on himself eventually led to the permanent disappearance of the migraine.

Cody Nacone describes his transition from being a "black sheep" in the Mormon faith to researching its psychedelic roots. After suffering from chronic migraines, he experimented with LSD for medicinal relief, which resulted in both a cessation of pain and his first genuine religious experience. This event led him to the work of researcher Robert Beckstead and a decade-long investigation into entheogenic history.

The lack of myelination in the corpus callosum of young children is proposed as a reason why they experience "mythical friends" and open "doors of perception." This bicameral state can sometimes persist into adulthood for individuals suffering from classic migraines, such as writer Siri Hustvedt. Hustvedt has documented complex, three-dimensional hallucinations, including miniature figures and scenes that appear with startling clarity in her physical environment.

Kathleen Marden summarizes key findings from her study, including high rates of migraines, chronic fatigue, and unusual salt cravings among abductees. Many participants reported developing psychic or healing abilities post-experience. Denise Stoner shares a personal account of performing successful hands-on healing on a dog with undiagnosed chronic pain in Colorado.

Anthony Peake describes his transition from a background in historical sociology and industrial relations at the London School of Economics to writing about reality and consciousness. He recounts a powerful experience with a classical migraine aura in Horsham, West Sussex, which triggered an intense sensation of déjà vu. This event served as the primary inspiration for his first book, leading him to investigate the neurological and psychological origins of the phenomenon.