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A practical guide to this increasingly common chronic fatigue disorder.
Sufferers of fibromyalgia (formerly called fibrositis) experience widespread muscle pain and other associated symptoms which may include disturbed sleep, bowel disorders, headaches, anxiety, chronic fatigue and PMS.
This book clearly explains what fibromyalgia is and how it affects sufferers. Leon Chaitow explains the various self-help methods which include:
massage and self-manipulation for muscle problems
• hydrotherapy, aromatherapy and acupuncture
• detoxification and skin brushing
• relaxation techniques
• amino acids, antioxidants and other supplements
About the Author
Leon Chaitow is a registered osteopath and naturopath, and a senior lecturer in Complementary Health studies at University of Westminster, London. He has lectured widely around the world and taught at chiropractic colleges throughout the USA.
He is the bestselling author of a wide range of health guides including Candida Albicans: Could Yeast Be Your Problem and one of Thorsons most longstanding and successful authors.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The symptoms of fibromyalgia are similar to that of many other conditions and cause many people to wonder exactly what the cause of their problems are. This book takes you through the causes and symptoms of the condition of fibromyalgia and also recomends ideas to alleviate the symptoms. It also reassures you that the collection of feelings being experienced by you or and assosciate do have an explanation and arent just symptoms of tiredness.
Definiately worth a read if you or a friend are possibly suffering with this condition.
Definiately worth a read if you or a friend are possibly suffering with this condition.
0 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Save your time and money! This book is written by someone who doesn't have a real clue what FMS is. My copy ended up in the charity shop, it was a waste of my time and energy trying to make head or tail of it and a complete waste of money!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
An intelligent person's guide to dealing with fibromyalgia
9 Aug 2004
Format:Paperback
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia (meeting chronic fatigue syndrome criteria as well) several years ago, and I've read many books on the subject. This one is written for the intelligent lay person or healthcare practitioner; it's fairly easy to read and contains loads of useful information on diagnosing and treating fibromyalgia. I refer to it often for self-treatment and have ordered copies for several members of my healthcare team. The emphasis here is on treatments that have actually worked for patients, not on speculative causes and effects. Included are questionnaires on allergies, hyperventilation, candida, thyroid, food intolerances, anxiety, and low blood sugar, along with specific suggestions for treating these problems.
Of particular interest to me were the sections on breathing patterns and fibromyalgia. Dr. Chaitow discusses the chain reaction that takes place when you stop breathing deeply and regularly (because of pain, in most cases). Among other things, shallow and irregular breathing actually increase your perception of pain.
An excellent, fairly short reference volume for your fibromyalgia library (if you have fibromyalgia, you probably have one)... I recommend it highly.
Of particular interest to me were the sections on breathing patterns and fibromyalgia. Dr. Chaitow discusses the chain reaction that takes place when you stop breathing deeply and regularly (because of pain, in most cases). Among other things, shallow and irregular breathing actually increase your perception of pain.
An excellent, fairly short reference volume for your fibromyalgia library (if you have fibromyalgia, you probably have one)... I recommend it highly.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Very Thorough and Well Written
14 Aug 2008
Format:Paperback
I have read a number of books on Fibromyalgia (it is the topic of my Masters Thesis). Of everything I have read this book is the most thorough and complete. It includes everything from history to treatment and it is easy to understand.
Everything in the book is backed up by research references. All symptoms are explained as to their cause. Treatment options are available, many that a person can do themselves, like the importance of dealing with stress and getting enough sleep.
I recommend this book to both health care professionals as well as to FMS sufferers alike. There is something here for everyone.
Everything in the book is backed up by research references. All symptoms are explained as to their cause. Treatment options are available, many that a person can do themselves, like the importance of dealing with stress and getting enough sleep.
I recommend this book to both health care professionals as well as to FMS sufferers alike. There is something here for everyone.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Outstanding book on Fibromyalgia and Muscle Pain
18 Sep 2009
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I've already read this book twice and loaned it to my massage therapist so he can let his other FM clients know about it. It is especially good in establishing that FM is a "syndrome" -- meaning that it has lots of different aspects and helping the body heal any of those aspects lowers the total body load and frees up its resources for healing other aspects as well. This book also provides some excellent discussions on how FM develops -- including breath, posture, trigger points, sleep, fatigue, allergies, etc. Brought together and expanded many ideas I have developed on my own. Highly recommended.
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