An authoritative & valuable resource for those suffering from Fibromyalgia & Chronic Myofascial Pain. Features tips & self-help techniques, provides the most recent information on various treatments, discusses surgical options & medications, & much more. ...

A practical guide to this increasingly common chronic fatigue disorder. Sufferers of fibromyalgia (formerly called fibrositis) experience widespread muscle pain & other associated symptoms which may include disturbed sleep, bowel disorders, headaches, anxiety, chronic fatigue & PMS. This book clearly explains what fibromyalgia is & how it affects sufferers. Leon Chaitow explains the various self-help methods which include: massage & self-manipulation for muscle problems hydrotherapy, aromatherapy & acupuncture detoxification & skin brushing relaxation techniques amino acids, antioxidants & other supplements. ...

The pain you suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is not in your imagination. FMS is a real medical problem that can be as debilitating & demoralizing as it is mysterious. Fibromyalgia For Dummies, Second Edition, brings you the latest scientific findings on the symptoms & causes of this disease & guides you toward proven, practical steps you can take reduce or eliminate FMS-related pain. This plain-English guide is fully updated with the latest fibromyalgia treatment options, & evaluations of new medications that have shown great promise in reducing pain. You'll discover how to spot an array of symptoms & their possible causes, work with your physician to develop a treatment plan, & manage your pain at home & in the office. You'll learn how to: * Identify your FMS trigger points * Cope with chronic pain & sleep problems * Find medications that work for you * Locate a physician who can really help you * Make healing lifestyle changes * Use hands-on therapies to alleviate pain * Find effective over-the-counter & prescription medications * Choose among alternative therapies & treatments * Reduce the emotional distress caused by FMS * Help a child with FMS. Featuring moving & inspiring stories from fellow FMS sufferers who share their stories & offer invaluable tips on working your way back to wellness, Fibromyalgia for Dummies, Second Edition offers serious & sensitive guidance to help you overcome FMS & start being yourself again. ...

In ' Fibromyalgia Syndrome: a practitioner's guide to treatment', Leon Chaitow & his contributors provide a comprehensive overview of this epidemiologically significant condition & describe the most effective multidisciplinary approaches to treatment. Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) was recognised as a syndrome by the WHO in 1990. Sufferers from this complex syndrome may experience a wide variety of symptoms, ranging from headaches & fatigue to widespread muscular pain or irritable bowel syndrome. FMS is the second commonest condition encountered in clinics for the treatment of chronic pain. Because of its many presenting symptoms, different clinicians & therapists become involved in the treatment & management of FMS patients. This text aims to help clinicians & therapists involved in the treatment & management of FMS to better understand the syndrome, & to plan appropriate treatment & management. ...

Fibromyalgia: Up Close & Personal is packed with 43 chapters of "inside" medical information & "hands-on" practical advice for everyday living. Dr. Mark J. Pellegrino brings readers up-to-date with the newest drug & physical treatments for fibromyalgia. He also presents the latest thinking on diet & exercise to help people with this condition lead a full life. Recognized by fibromyalgia sufferers for understanding what they are going through, Dr. Pellegrino is a welcoming & encouraging presence for everyone with this condition and this quality comes through very clearly in his writing. Its as if each person reading his book is having a private consultation about their shared disease. In Up Close & Personal Dr. Pellegrino has enlisted two leading attorneys to bring readers much needed insight into disability & personal injury issues. Also, he asked a knowledgeable physician to contribute a chapter on common pain problems. ...

Fifty Years Fighting' is the sequel to Jan de Vries's popular first autobiographical volume, 'A Step At A Time, ' which prompted readers to ask for more information about the life of the legendary alternative medicine guru. In this book, de Vries focuses on his lengthy struggle for the recognition of alternative medicine. He details how he was threatened with imprisonment early in his career, & reveals how the same organization is now promoting this form of medicine today. In the second part of his autobiographical trilogy, de Vries also describes some of the methods of alternative medicine he has used down the years, & the remarkable results he has obtained while administering these treatments.' Fifty Years Fighting' is packed with intriguing case histories from Jan's experience of practicing homoeopathy, & invaluable advice is offered as to what patients can do to help themselves in certain circumstances & on how to obtain physical, mental, & spiritual health in life. ...

A fruitily delicious & wholesome baked Oat granola topped with fragrant figs tangy cranberries & our highly nutritious blend of seeds for a wonderful start to any day. In case you needed any other reason to enjoy this luxuriant blend it is also high in fibre a good source of protein & best ever has no added sugars salt artificial preservatives or flavours
- just naturally nutritious with skimmed Milk low fat yogurt or enjoy by itself in clusters
- irresistible! Directions: Ingredients: Contains Gluten Oats. Prepared in a factory which handles other cereal containing gluten Peanuts nuts sesame seed & other seed ingredients. Contraindications / warnings: Suitable for Vegetarians / Suitable for Vegans Free-from: Dairy Free No artificial colours No added colouring No added preservatives

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Organic Fig & Qunioa cookies combine plump ripe figs & quinoa to create the distinctive flavour this treat delivers. They are made using artisan methods in our dedicated gluten free bakery where everything that goes into the mixing bowl is on the ingredient list. The palm oil is responsibly sourced from sustainable organic farms in Colombia which work to protect the eco system. We do not use genetically modified ingredients controversial additives or hydrogenated fat. Directions: Store in a cool dry place Ingredients: Gluten Free Flour Blend* (Brown Rice* Potato* Maize*) Sugar* Palm Oil* Fig* (5%) Quinoa* (3%) Corn Syrup* Raising Agent (Sodium Bicarbonate). *denotes organically grown. Contraindications / warnings: Always read the label. Suitable for Vegetarians / Suitable for Vegans Free-from: Wheat Free Gluten Free Dairy Free No artificial colours No added colouring No added preservatives ...

In this practical yet scientific guide, leading researcher in cancer, heart disease, & diabetes prevention Kedar N. Prasad, Ph.D., reveals the latest revolutionary discoveries on the use of antioxidants & micronutrients to treat diabetes. He details how the proper combinations of vitamin & antioxidant supplements can greatly increase the effectiveness of standard medical treatments to halt & even reverse the progression of both type I & type II diabetes & prevent onset in those who are diagnosed as prediabetic. Prasad shows how chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, & free radical damage are the chief culprits for the progression of diabetes & its complications & that merely changing your diet & activity level & regulating blood glucose levels cannot fully counteract this unhealthy internal state. He provides an easy-to-follow daily supplement regime for both diabetics & prediabetics in multiple age groups to target free radical damage & cell injury & stop the progression of diabetes complications. Reviewing much of the scientific research on diabetes treatment, he debunks the flawed conclusions of the medical community that vitamins & antioxidants are ineffective, revealing how the studies focused on specific micronutrients rather than synergistic combinations. Offering the missing complement to the standard care of diet, exercise, & lifestyle changes promoted by mainstream medicine, this guide provides a truly holistic approach to diabetes prevention, treatment, & care. ...

It's not only food & inactivity that can make you fat in midlife
- so can stress. After the age of forty, the accrued stresses
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